Our Thoughts On Archive

OCC Proposed Rule Under the DOGE Deregulatory Initiative: Strategic Implications for Financial Institutions

On April 27, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published a…

Executive Order 14400: Urgent National Action to Save College Sports

On April 3, 2026, Executive Order 14400, titled Urgent National Action to Save College Sports,…

Community Bank Leverage Ratio: Key 2026 Regulatory Updates

On April 23, 2026, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board and the…

Treasury Announces Form 990 Transparency Initiative: Key Takeaways for Nonprofits

On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced that the Internal…

COVID-19 Interest Abatement Loophole and Taxpayer Claims for Refund

A recent tax-related court decision has shed a light on a relatively obscure corner of…

The End of Reputational Risk in Bank Supervision: What Compliance and Audit Leaders Should Know

On April 7, 2026, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the…

GASB 103 in Practice: What to Do Now

Now is the time for community colleges and similar public organizations to move from awareness…

Our Thoughts On the FDIC’s 2026 Risk Review

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released its 2026 Risk Review, outlining the agency’s…

FinCEN's $2 Billion Milestone in Cybercrime Interdictions

FinCEN recently announced that its Rapid Response Program (RRP) has helped interdict nearly $2 billion…

Banking Agencies Revise Model Risk Management Guidance

On April 17, 2026, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC issued revised interagency guidance on…