Guidelines Establishing Heightened Standards for Certain Large Insured National Banks, Insured Federal Savings Associations, and Insured Federal Branches; Technical Amendments
Summary
The federal government is proposing stricter safety and soundness rules for the largest national banks and federal savings institutions to reduce financial risk. These heightened standards aim to ensure that mega-banks have stronger protections in place and are better prepared to handle economic stress without threatening the broader financial system.
Key Points
- 1The rule applies new, tougher requirements specifically to large national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches—not smaller community banks
- 2Banks covered by these rules will need to maintain stronger financial cushions, better risk management systems, and improved governance structures
- 3The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is also making technical fixes to clarify existing banking regulations
- 4The public has until March 3, 2026 to submit comments on the proposed rule before it can be finalized
- 5The goal is to prevent another major financial crisis by ensuring the biggest banks are more stable and better able to survive economic downturns
Key Dates
December 30, 2025
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