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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is working to renew a rule that lets banks designate certain customers as "exempt persons" so they don’t have to report large cash transactions over $10,000 with them. The rule aims to help banks reduce paperwork and make it easier to manage these accounts. FinCEN is asking for public comments on the process and its impact on banks' workload to ensure it is effective and not unnecessarily burdensome. This is part of a broader effort to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which seeks to minimize paperwork burdens on the public.

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) has submitted a proposal for changes to a Master Repurchase Agreement involving a billion-dollar liquidity facility, which is aimed at enhancing their overall liquidity strategy. The proposed change introduces a limited right for the bank counterparty to rehypothecate non-customer collateral, which is intended to make the agreement more commercially appealing and increase funding sources. OCC believes this will strengthen its risk management capabilities and make it easier to manage financial obligations, thus supporting broader financial stability. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public comments on this proposal before making a decision.

The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice mentioning companies that want to start or acquire nonbanking businesses related to banking, as allowed by the Bank Holding Company Act. These activities will take place across the United States, and the applications are open for public inspection. People can submit their opinions in writing about whether these proposals meet legal standards by February 25, 2021. One specific case mentioned is the McIntosh County Bank Holding Company seeking to retain shares in AccuData Services and engage in data processing activities.

The Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have announced new asset-size thresholds for categorizing banks under the Community Reinvestment Act for 2025. Starting January 1, 2025, a "small bank" is defined as one with assets less than $1.609 billion, while an "intermediate small bank" is one with assets between $402 million and $1.609 billion, based on the inflation-adjusted increase of 2.91% in the Consumer Price Index. These changes will remain in effect through December 31, 2025.

The Federal Reserve System has published a notice listing companies that wish to engage in or acquire nonbanking activities as allowed under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. Interested individuals can view the applications at the Federal Reserve Banks or online, and can submit their written opinions on whether the proposals meet the required standards by March 12, 2021. One specific request comes from Hazen Bancorporation, Inc. in North Dakota, aiming to engage in data processing services through subsidiaries. The public can access more information or express their views through the provided contact details.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has proposed a rule to change how Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are filed by certain financial institutions, like state member banks and bank holding companies. The rule aims to allow for exemptions from these requirements to help banks more effectively meet Bank Secrecy Act requirements, potentially leading to innovative ways to tackle financial crime. The Board will coordinate with FinCEN on exemption requests and is seeking public comments on the proposal until February 22, 2021. The proposal emphasizes that these exemptions won't relieve institutions from complying with FinCEN’s SAR regulations.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has updated the cap on average total assets that determines if a Federal Home Loan Bank member qualifies as a "community financial institution" (CFI) to $1,239,000,000. This adjustment is based on the 1.2% increase in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) from November 2019 to November 2020, as published by the Department of Labor. The changes took effect on January 1, 2021. The aim of the adjustment is to reflect inflation and ensure that the cap is in line with current economic conditions.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has provided final guidance clarifying that its existing Guidelines for accessing accounts and services at the Federal Reserve Banks now include Excess Balance Accounts (EBAs). This means that EBAs, which allow eligible institutions to earn interest on surplus funds without affecting correspondent-respondent bank relationships, must adhere to the same risk-based principles and review standards as other accounts and services. The change prevents entities that don't qualify for standard Federal Reserve accounts from accessing the Reserve Bank's balance sheet indirectly through EBAs. Implementation of this guidance begins on December 12, 2024.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Treasury Department, is seeking comments on renewing a rule about recordkeeping for certain financial transactions. The rule mandates financial institutions to keep records of purchases of items like bank checks and money orders when bought with cash amounts ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. FinCEN is not proposing any changes to the rule itself but wants feedback on improving the process to estimate time and costs for financial institutions to comply with these requirements. Public comments are invited by March 22, 2021, and will help FinCEN refine their data collection and reduce paperwork burdens.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced an adjustment to the cap on average total assets to determine if a Federal Home Loan Bank member qualifies as a "community financial institution" (CFI). This cap has been set at $1.5 billion, reflecting a 2.7% increase based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) from November 2023 to November 2024. This adjustment, effective from January 1, 2025, allows CFI status to be determined using unadjusted CPI-U data, as it is less prone to revisions than adjusted data.