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Action required OCC Aug 22, 2026

Supervisory Condition Letter 2026-02: Capital Equivalency Deposit Calculation

On August 12, 2026, OCC issued a supervisory condition letter for Westpac Banking Corporation's request regarding capital equivalency calculations.

On August 12, 2026, OCC issued a supervisory condition letter for Westpac Banking Corporation's request regarding capital equivalency calculations.

What changed

Certain repurchase-agreement liabilities are excluded from the capital equivalency deposit calculation.

Compliance perspective

This guidance may affect other institutions considering similar capital equivalency issues.

Key date

Effective date: August 12, 2026.

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