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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is extending, without any changes, its Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices for three years. The survey, conducted up to six times a year, collects information from senior loan officers at major banks to monitor credit availability and lending practices in the U.S. The information helps the Federal Reserve fulfill its responsibilities under the Federal Reserve Act by keeping track of how lending practices affect the economy and credit markets. The survey is voluntary, maintaining confidentiality for individual responses, while aggregate data is made public.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued an amendment that extends the effective periods of Prohibited Transaction Exemptions (PTEs) for the Royal Bank of Canada and Northern Trust Corporation. These amendments allow certain entities to continue operations without disruption due to legal issues in France related to tax fraud convictions. The extension is until September 4, 2025, or until a final decision is made on their longer-term requests. Both RBC and Northern must adhere to specific conditions to utilize this extended relief.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a request to collect information related to Bank Collective Investment Funds under the Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 1991-38. This information gathering is required to ensure that certain financial transactions involving employee benefit plans comply with the rules and are fair and transparent. The document highlights the importance of the collection, potential burden and cost, and welcomes suggestions for improvement. Comments can be submitted by April 28, 2025, and details on how to submit them are provided in the notice.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection effort, as part of its initiative to minimize paperwork and lessen the burden on respondents. This effort involves the Application for Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policy, which EXIM will use to assess eligibility for their assistance. Comments on this proposal can be submitted by January 6, 2025. The form is intended for entities involved in exporting U.S. goods and services, with an expectation of 250 respondents annually, each taking approximately 0.5 hours to complete the form.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is inviting public and federal agency comments on a proposed information collection, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves the Multi-Buyer Select Risk Policy (MBSR) Exclusions Worksheet, which helps users determine their eligibility for EXIM support under the MBSR policy. The worksheet will be available online, and feedback is requested by February 10, 2025. Interested parties can submit comments electronically, by email, or by mail.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented new rules for certain broker-dealers to enhance customer protection. These amendments mandate that broker-dealers with more than $500 million in average total credits must compute and deposit reserve requirements daily, rather than weekly, for funds that belong to customers and other broker-dealers. This change aims to better safeguard customer funds and reduce the risk of financial shortfalls if a broker-dealer were to fail. Additionally, broker-dealers performing daily computations are allowed to reduce their aggregate debit items by 2%, instead of the previous 3%, in their reserve calculations.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Multi-Buyer Select Risk Policy (MBSR) Exclusions Worksheet. This form helps users determine if they qualify for support under the MBSR Policy. Comments are due by March 31, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail. The worksheet is intended to streamline information collection for entities involved in exporting U.S. goods and services.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is asking the public to comment on a plan to extend, for three more years, the time allowed for holding on to assets gained in settling past debts. This process, identified as FR 4006, requires bank holding companies to seek approval to keep such assets for more than two years. Comments on this proposal must be submitted by May 27, 2025, and can be submitted through the Federal Reserve's website or by other methods like mail or email. The Board will consider feedback to decide if any changes to this proposal are necessary.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have finalized a rule concerning the treatment of certain debt investments by advanced banking organizations. The rule requires these organizations to deduct from their regulatory capital any investments in unsecured debt instruments issued by systemically important banks, known as GSIBs, to meet specific capacity requirements. This rule aims to reduce interconnectedness and systemic risks within the financial system and includes adjustments following public comments on the proposal. Additionally, the rule incorporates several technical amendments and new definitions to its regulatory framework.

The Department of Labor is considering a proposed exemption that would allow certain asset management affiliates of Deutsche Bank to not be barred from relying on a specific existing exemption, despite a past criminal conviction of a Deutsche Bank subsidiary. This exemption will only apply if the companies meet several conditions, such as not employing any individuals involved in the criminal conduct and maintaining strict compliance policies. This exemption aims to prevent disruptions for retirement and investment plans that use these affiliates, as losing the ability to use the exemption could lead to significant costs and disruptions for these plans. Public comments are being solicited to assess the potential benefits and costs of granting this exemption.