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Action required OCC Aug 17, 2026

Updated Community Bank Compliance Guide

The OCC released an updated compliance guide for community banks on July 30, 2026, aimed at streamlining compliance with regulations.

The OCC released an updated compliance guide for community banks on July 30, 2026, aimed at streamlining compliance with regulations.

What changed

The guide includes revised guidance on leveraging compliance efforts efficiently.

Compliance perspective

Community banks must adopt the latest compliance best practices as outlined in the updated guide.

Key date

Effective date: July 30, 2026.

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