On September 2, 2026, the OCC released guidance clarifying confidentiality considerations for suspicious activity reports and communication with customers. This supervisory statement aims to assist banks in handling sensitive communications without breaching confidentiality requirements.
What changed
Clarification of supervisory processes related to suspicious activity reporting.
Compliance perspective
Entities should review their SAR communication policies to ensure alignment with the guidance.
Key date
Effective date: September 2, 2026.
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