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OCC Rewrites Enforcement Playbook to Focus on Big Bank Risks
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The OCC has revised its enforcement policies to prioritize significant risks and violations at large and complex banks, moving away from a check-the-box compliance approach. Alongside the FDIC, it has established a uniform definition of 'unsafe or unsound practice' focusing supervisory attention on material financial risks and substantive legal violations.
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You face a new enforcement bar that hits large banks hardest by focusing on risks material to bank safety and soundness. Adjust your compliance and risk teams now or risk costly enforcement actions that outpace previous standards.
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