Washington, D.C. — The Conference of State Bank Supervisors Board of Directors has announced the appointment of James M. Cooper as president and CEO. Cooper had served as acting president and CEO after the sudden death of CSBS leader John W. Ryan on May 16. Cooper’s appointment follows a nine-year tenure at CSBS, during which he directed policy and supervision
Washington, D.C.— Community bankers’ collective view of future business conditions and the economy plummeted in the last quarter, according to the Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI), released today. While the start of the year showed some concerns, the second-quarter 2022 CBSI dove to 84 points, down 13 points from the last quarter. The current value is its lowest level since
Washington, D.C.- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today named the student team from James Madison University as winners of the 2022 Community Bank Case Study Competition. The annual competition provides undergraduate students with valuable first-hand insight into the banking industry. This year, student teams partnered with local community banks to examine how community banks have navigated changes over
CSBS President and CEO Jim Cooper Statement on Senate Confirmation of Michael Barr as Federal Reserve Board of Governors Vice Chair for Supervision “State regulators congratulate Michael Barr on his confirmation as the Vice Chair for Supervision. He serves an important role that requires close coordination with state regulators and the banking industry. It is also crucial to have a
By CSBS Chief Economist Thomas F. Siems, Ph.D. The CSBS second quarter 2022 Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) fell to its lowest level since the creation of the index in 2019. The overall index was driven down by record low readings in three of the index’s seven components: regulatory burden, the impact of monetary policy, and expectations for future business
Benjamin W. McDonough, Chief Counsel Chief Counsel’s Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219 Docket ID OCC-2022-0002 Ann E. Misback, Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20551 Docket No. R-1769 RIN 7100-AG29 James P. Sheesley, Assistant
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Enforcement and Compliance Division P.O. Box 39 Vienna, VA 22183 FINCEN-2022-0007 RIN 1506-AB55 Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – No-Action Letter Process Dear Sir or Madam, The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (“CSBS”)1 appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPR”) issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”)
State regulators stated their support of the federal banking agencies’ proposed modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) but asked for further clarity in a comment letter submitted by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today. CSBS commended the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for issuing uniform and
Washington, D.C. — The Conference of State Bank Supervisors released today two new tools for nonbank financial services companies to improve their cybersecurity posture. The Baseline Nonbank Cybersecurity Exam Program and the Enhanced Nonbank Cybersecurity Exam Program are tools used by state examiners nationwide to assess the cyber preparedness of nonbank entities. The release of these tools provides these institutions
Federal and State Financial Regulatory Agencies Issue Interagency Statement on Supervisory Practices Regarding Financial Institutions Affected by Tornadoes The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the state regulators, collectively the agencies, recognize the serious impact of tornadoes on the customers and operations of many financial