OCC proposes streamlining several regulations
April 27, 2026 / By ICBA
The OCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to streamline regulations concerning public welfare investments, open market collateralized loan obligations, and federal savings association nondiscrimination requirements.
Details: The OCC said that, consistent with President Donald Trump’s deregulatory initiative, the proposal rule:
Would remove certain references to minority- and women-owned entities in the regulations for Community Development Corporation and Project Investments and Other Public Welfare Investments.
Rescind the credit risk retention requirements for open market collateralized loan obligations.
Remove certain duplicative non-discrimination requirements for federal savings associations.
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