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Watch OCC Sep 22, 2026

OCC Bulletin 2026-46: Proposed Guidance on Third-Party Risk Management

The OCC has proposed new guidance for aligning third-party risk management with the assessed risk level of each relationship.

The OCC has proposed new guidance for aligning third-party risk management with the assessed risk level of each relationship.

What changed

Guidance replaces existing procedures and is tailored to the size and complexity of institutions.

Compliance perspective

Comments on the guidance are due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

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