On August 14, 2026, the CFPB announced that it is ceasing publication of unverified complaint narratives and visualizations. The Bureau stated that publishing unverified complaint narratives and related data visualizations in the Consumer Complaint Database is discretionary and provides limited value because the information is one-sided, unverified, and may create a misleading picture of companies’ legal compliance.

On August 11, 2026, the OCC said it continues to prioritize reinvigorating de novo chartering to promote a robust and diverse banking system and support the U.S. economy. The agency also commended the FDIC for its recent efforts to establish a clearer and more transparent process for reviewing deposit insurance applications.

On August 4, 2026, the FDIC announced the launch of a new Office of Supervisory Appeals (OSA) panel comprised of independent officials who will consider and resolve appeals of material supervisory determinations brought before the agency. The OSA is a standalone office within the FDIC and replaces the Supervision Appeals Review Committee as the final level of review of material supervisory determinations.

On August 4, 2026, the Ballard Spahr reported that CFPB Deputy Director Mark Paoletta became the Bureau’s Acting Director following the expiration of Russell Vought’s service as Acting Director on August 1. Meanwhile, President Trump’s nominee to permanently lead the CFPB, Brian Johnson, is still awaiting Senate confirmation.