Archives For: OCC
OCC: Organizational Change Announcement
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced structural changes intended to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.
6 Jul 2021
OCC: Revitalization Activities in Areas Affected by Hurricane Maria
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation extended the period for giving favorable consideration under Community Reinvestment Act regulations for bank activities that continue to help revitalize or stabilize disaster areas devastated by Hurricane Maria.
27 May 2021
OCC: Blake Paulson to Become Acting Comptroller of the Currency
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian P. Brooks has announced that he will step down on January 14. In accordance with the United States Code, Chief Operating Officer Blake Paulson will assume the role immediately.
14 Jan 2021
OCC: New Executive Committee Members Announced
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced the appointment of two executives to the agency’s Executive Committee.
7 Dec 2020
OCC: Mortgage Performance Remains Stable
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued its first quarter 2020 Mortgage Metrics Report.
16 Jun 2020
OCC: Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting to Step Down
Comptroller of the Currency Joseph M. Otting has announced that he will step down from office on May 29. Pursuant to 12 USC 4 (as designated by Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin), First Deputy and Chief Operating Officer Brian P. Brooks will become acting comptroller of the currency.
21 May 2020
OCC: Coronavirus COVID-19 Information Page Released
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced the availability of a web page containing actions and guidance relating to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Included is the office’s latest bulletin (2020-15), which encourages banks to take steps to meet the financial services needs of customers adversely affected by virus-related issues.
16 Mar 2020
OCC: Interagency Statement Regarding Financial Institutions Affected by Tornadoes in Tennessee
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a joint statement from several federal and state financial regulatory agencies encouraging institutions operating in areas of Tennessee recently impacted by tornadoes to meet the financial needs of their communities.
12 Mar 2020
OCC: Pandemic Planning: Updated FFIEC Guidance
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), along with other members of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), issued updated guidance to remind financial institutions that their business continuity plans should address the threat of a pandemic outbreak and its potential impact on the delivery of critical financial services.
6 Mar 2020
OCC: Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act: Revised Comptroller’s Handbook Booklet
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a revised version of its Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act booklet (part of the Comptroller’s Handbook). This booklet provides information and procedures for examiners in connection with the foreclosure activities and related consumer protections covered under the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009.
2 Mar 2020