On July 17, 2026, the HUD published a Notice in the Federal Register to withdraw several Office of General Counsel (OGC) has withdrawn the guidance documents. The withdrawal of these non-binding guidance documents is part of the Department’s broader regulatory reform and deregulatory efforts. 

On July 16, 2026, the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and OCC issued a joint statement detailing enhanced security procedures for reviewing highly sensitive information during bank examinations. These new protocols include reviewing such materials on-site to minimize cybersecurity risks rather than transferring them onto agency systems.

On July 13, 2026, the FDIC, OCC, and NCUA issued guidance to remind supervised financial institutions of their existing obligations with respect to credit risk management, particularly as it relates to borrowers who are not legally authorized to work in the United States. The guidance was issued consistent with President Trump’s Executive Order 14406, Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System to mitigate systemic risks associated with lending and providing services to individuals who are inadmissible or subject to removal.

The CFPB recently released its 2026 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda, which outlines the Bureau's anticipated regulatory priorities for the coming year. These updates provide critical insight for financial institutions regarding the evolving regulatory landscape and upcoming compliance expectations.

On June 25, 2026, the FDIC Board of Directors approved a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Part 309 of its regulations governing the disclosure of confidential information by the FDIC and other entities. The proposed rule would update, clarify, and supplement the FDIC's regulations regarding the disclosure of confidential information by the FDIC and other parties without seeking prior authorization from the FDIC.