ABA supports proposed updates to mutual bank regulations
A Federal Reserve push to “modernize” the mutual bank regulatory framework would make that framework more flexible and better suited...
FinCEN withdraws proposals on crypto recordkeeping
FinCEN is withdrawing two proposed rules that would have created new recordkeeping requirements for financial institutions for certain transactions involving...
Terrorism and money laundering aggregates published: July through September 2026
As of Sept. 15, 2026, the 314 Program Office has processed 9,403 requests pertinent to the following significant criminal investigations...
Recent news from Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control: Oct. 5
News items that are the most recent sanctions-related actions from the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Fed extends comment deadline for proposed updates to bank insider regulation
The Federal Reserve has extended the comment period by a month for proposed changes to its regulation governing extensions of...
ABA DataBank: Lock-in effect weighs on existing home sales
As mortgage rates rise, the “lock-in effect” is likely to intensify as more homeowners are discouraged from moving or buying...
Report: Growing number of states mandate high school financial education
Twenty-nine states now require or will soon require that high schools offer comprehensive financial education for students, up from just...
Maher named 2026-2027 chair of ABA’s American Bankers Council
Christopher Maher has been named chair of ABA’s American Bankers Council for the 2026–2027 membership year. Maher is CEO of...
ABA DataBank: Healthcare led job gains in weaker September report
While the unemployment rate remains relatively low, a continued deterioration in labor market conditions could lead to some weakening in...
ABA: Reciprocal deposits rule simplifies bank compliance
An FDIC interim final rule updating its reciprocal deposit regulations provides helpful clarifications that simplify compliance for banks, ABA said...
