The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the appointments of Katherine M.R. Bosken, Polly Klyce Pennoyer, and Aaron Luetzow to the State Liaison Committee (SLC). Their two-year terms on the SLC begin today and continue through March 31, 2027. Katherine M.R. Bosken was designated by the American Council of State Savings Supervisors (ACSSS) to serve on the SLC

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the reselection of Charles G. Cooper to the FFIEC’s State Liaison Committee (SLC) for the term that runs from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2027. Concurrently, the SLC announced Cooper’s re-election as SLC Chair for a one-year term that runs until April 30, 2026. Cooper has been a member of

Mortgage Certification Certified Mortgage Examinations Manager (CMEM) CMEM is step 3 in the CSBS mortgage credentialing program; CME is step 1 and CSME is step 2 Objectives of the CMEM Recognize the advanced supervisory and management skills required to oversee mortgage examinations and investigations. Promote professional growth in leadership, communication, and regulatory expertise for mortgage supervisors and managers. Ensure effective

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the reappointments of Kevin Allard, Yolanda Ford, and Susannah Marshall to the FFIEC’s State Liaison Committee (SLC). Kevin Allard was first appointed by the American Council of State Savings Supervisors (ACSSS) to the SLC in December 2020 to complete the remainder of the two-year term left vacant by the early departure

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the appointment of Susannah Marshall to the FFIEC’s State Liaison Committee (SLC). Marshall was designated by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) to serve on the SLC for a two-year term that begins today and continues through March 31, 2023. Marshall has served as Commissioner of the Arkansas Bank Department

“Trust in Financial Supervision” Community Banking Research Conference Opening Remarks CSBS Chair Tony Salazar St. Louis, Oct. 7, 2025­­ Thank you, Jim. Good morning. Welcome to the thirteenth annual Community Banking Research Conference. As chair of the CSBS Board of Directors, I also want to thank our co-sponsors, the Federal Reserve System and the FDIC, and I want to especially

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the selection of Charles G. Cooper to the FFIEC’s State Liaison Committee (SLC) for the term that runs from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2025. Concurrently, the SLC announced Mr. Cooper as its chairman for a one-year term that runs until April 30, 2024. Mr. Cooper is the Commissioner of

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (FFIEC) State Liaison Committee (SLC) today announced the re-election of Charles G. Cooper as SLC Chairman. The SLC Chairman’s one-year term runs from May 1 until April 30 of the following year. The SLC can re-elect the Chairman for additional terms. Cooper has been a member of the SLC and served as its Chairman

Who is CSBS? Mission CSBS supports state regulators in advancing the system of state financial supervision by ensuring safety, soundness and consumer protection; promoting economic growth; and fostering innovative, responsive supervision. Vision The vision of CSBS is to be the recognized leader advancing the quality and effectiveness of regulation and supervision of state banking and financial services. History CSBS was