Press Release: Agencies Reduce Regulatory Burden for Community Banks, Increase Eligibility for 18-Month Exam Cycle
PRESS RELEASE | SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 Agencies Reduce Regulatory Burden for Community Banks, Increase Eligibility for 18-Month Exam Cycle WASHINGTON— The federal bank regulatory agencies today issued an interim final rule increasing the number of community banks eligible for an 18-month exam cycle. The 21st Century ROAD…
Why this matters
This is an interim final rule issued by federal banking agencies (FDIC, Federal Reserve, OCC) that modifies supervisory examination requirements for small insured depository institutions.