The OCC has issued an interim final rule expanding the eligibility criteria for banks to qualify for an 18-month examination cycle.
What changed
Eligibility threshold increased from banks with less than $3 billion to those with less than $6 billion in total assets.
Compliance perspective
Banks should reassess their examination schedules and prepare for longer intervals between examinations if they qualify.
Key date
Effective date: September 10, 2026.
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