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October 29, 2026 Federal Reserve Board Announces Approval of Application by The Bank of Nova Scotia WASHINGTON — In a regulatory decision announced late Thursday afternoon, the Federal Reserve Board formally approved an application by The Bank of Nova Scotia, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, to establish its status as a bank holding company. The approval…
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady at 3.75 to 4 Percent, Citing Resilient Economic Activity and Elevated Inflation
October 28, 2026 For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT WASHINGTON — In a decision that reflects ongoing deliberation over the balance between economic resilience and persistent price pressures, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-3/4 to 4 percent. The monetary policy action was…
Federal Reserve Board Finalizes Changes to Enhance Transparency, Public Accountability, and Stability in Bank Stress Tests
September 30, 2026 For release at 9:00 a.m. EDT WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday finalized a sweeping set of changes designed to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its annual bank stress tests while significantly reducing the year-over-year volatility in stress test-related capital requirements. The two final rules, which largely mirror…
Federal Reserve Board Issues Enforcement Action Against Ontario Bancorporation, Inc.
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Board announced a formal regulatory enforcement action on Friday, October 2, 2026, involving Ontario Bancorporation, Inc., a bank holding company located in Ontario, Wisconsin. The regulatory measure takes the form of a formal Written Agreement that was officially executed earlier in the week on September 24, 2026. The announcement, released…
October 02, 2026
Federal Reserve Board Announces Extension of Comment Period on Regulation O Modernization Proposal Until November 4 WASHINGTON — In a move designed to accommodate stakeholders seeking additional time to evaluate complex regulatory changes, the Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday that it is extending the public comment period for its ongoing proposal to modernize Regulation…
October 02, 2026
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fleur Capital Corporation For release at 4:45 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board announced late Friday afternoon that it has officially approved the application submitted by Fleur Capital Corporation to acquire Simmesport State Bank. Both financial institutions are rooted in Simmesport, Louisiana, making this regulatory decision a…
October 05, 2026
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Isabella Bank Corporation WASHINGTON — In a regulatory decision announced late Monday afternoon, the Federal Reserve Board formally approved an application by Isabella Bank Corporation, headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, allowing the financial institution to move forward with the acquisition of Grand River Commerce, Inc. The transaction,…
Federal Reserve Releases Minutes from September 15–16 FOMC Meeting Detailing Latest Policy Discussions
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday officially released the detailed minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting that was held on September 15–16, 2026, offering financial markets, economists, and the public a closer look at the central bank’s deliberations during the late-summer policy gathering. The publication of the meeting minutes follows the…
Federal Reserve Board Announces Enforcement Action Against American Express Company Over Anti-Money Laundering Deficiencies
October 08, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced a formal enforcement action against American Express Company, citing significant compliance failures regarding the detection and reporting of suspicious financial activities tied to potential money laundering. The regulatory action, released late Thursday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. EDT, addresses what federal authorities described as…
Federal Reserve Board Releases Results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances Detailing the Economic Condition of American Families
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Board on Friday released the comprehensive results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, a landmark triennial study that offers the public, economists, and policymakers an exceptionally detailed and authoritative look into the financial health, wealth, and economic well-being of households across the United States. Published at 10:00 a.m. EDT…
