On July 31, 2026, the OCC issued Bulletin 2026-36, a notification on a statement of enforcement policy in support of Venezuela's economic recovery and earthquake relief efforts. The item appears targeted and operational rather than a broad prudential rule change.
What changed
The OCC published an enforcement policy statement tied to Venezuela-related relief efforts. It does not appear to change general bank licensing or lending requirements.
Compliance perspective
Institutions with affected payment corridors, remittance activity, or customer exposure to Venezuela should review whether internal controls and escalation procedures need short-term adjustments. Most banks will treat this as a narrow operational notice.
Key date
Effective date: July 31, 2026.
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