Links in “OCC”

120 National Banks are scheduled for CRA examinations. [3/5]

The OCC released October and November CRA performance evaluations with a total of 84 ratings: 14 Outstanding, 69 Satisfactory and 1 Needs Improvement (Nationwide Bank with PE Date of 12/17/2012). [2/28]

Trends in Cease and Desists (C&Ds) show improvement, with only one newly issued compared to six terminations of such enforcement orders. [2/24]

OCC issues new “Retirement Plan Products and Services” booklet providing guidance on retirement plan products and services and explaining the inherent risks and framework for managing those risks. [2/14]

It's good to be an OCC bank it seems. Of the 26 ratings, four rated outstanding, 22 satisfactory, and 0 rated as needs to improve or as having substantial noncompliance. [2/13]

The OCC’s updated booklet, “Mortgage Banking,” provides new guidance on risk by assessing mortgage banking, key aspects of risk associated with mortgage banking, and amendments to Regulation X and Regulation Z issued by the CFPB. [2/10]

OCC Comptroller Curry testifies before Banking Committee on OCC efforts to improve bank oversight and consumer protection. Emphasizes upcoming examination for proper enforcement. [2/7]

OCC annual survey from largest FIs in the nation notes easing underwriting standards and increasing loan volume as banks reflect increasing risk appetite amidst greater market liquidity. Some tightening in underwriting standards were noted in high LTV home equity and conventional home equity. [1/31]

The public is invited to the March 31, 2014 event held at Boston University that will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the OCC and the national banking system. [1/28]

Actions include 8 new Cease and Desist Orders or Formal Agreements, 10 CMPs including a number of well-publicized penalties (JPM/Chase, Bank of Omaha, American Express Bank) and termination of 10 C&D/FA. [1/21]