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The FDIC has issued a final rule to simplify its regulations by rescinding outdated and redundant policies regarding nondiscrimination. It is removing a regulation known as "Nondiscrimination Requirements" and updating the "Fair Housing" regulation to also cover State savings associations. This change ensures all FDIC-supervised banks follow the same nondiscrimination rules, aligning with federal laws like the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Fair Housing Act. The rule will take effect on March 5, 2021, with additional compliance deadlines set for February 3, 2022.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is asking the public and other federal agencies to comment on renewing some paperwork processes. This request is part of their duties under a law called the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are looking at seven specific areas, such as rules for municipal securities dealers and foreign banks, and they want to know if these processes are still effective and have real-world uses. People can send in their comments via the FDIC website, email, or regular mail by April 19, 2021.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has finalized a rule to remove certain regulations that were transferred from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) to the FDIC in 2011 under the Dodd-Frank Act. These regulations mainly dealt with the supervision of State savings associations. The final rule, effective March 5, 2021, aims to simplify regulations by rescinding unnecessary ones and making technical changes so that State savings associations follow similar filing requirements as other FDIC-supervised institutions. The FDIC expects these changes to have minimal impact on the affected institutions.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a notice requiring U.S. residents to participate in a mandatory survey of their ownership of foreign securities as of December 31, 2024. This survey is part of an effort to collect detailed information on the holdings of foreign securities, including stocks and both long-term and short-term debt, by U.S. residents. Entities required to report will be contacted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the data is due by March 7, 2025. Survey forms and instructions are available online, and inquiries can be made via email or phone to designated contacts.

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) has updated their regulations to change the way Farm Credit banks report financial information about related associations in their annual financial statements. The new rule, which took effect on December 4, 2020, lets banks choose between presenting this information in two ways: either as a footnote or attached as a supplement in their reports. This regulation aims to give shareholders better access to district financial information.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection called the National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households. This survey aims to understand how many U.S. households do not use traditional banking services and the reasons why. It's part of the FDIC's efforts to help more people access safe and affordable banking options. Interested parties can submit their comments by February 12, 2025, through various channels like email or the FDIC website.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to "Investment Securities" under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the OCC’s ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The OCC plans to gather feedback until March 15, 2021, and is interested in opinions on the utility, accuracy, and burden of the information collected, as well as ideas for improving data collection methods. Comments received will be considered when the OCC submits its request for renewal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection process involving Form 8-A. This form is used by companies to register a class of securities with the SEC, as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC estimates that about 1,052 forms are filed annually, each taking approximately 3 hours to complete, resulting in a total annual burden of 3,156 hours. Public comments on this information collection are invited before May 9, 2025, to ensure it remains efficient and useful.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is requesting comments from the public and other federal agencies on a proposed information collection. This relates to the "Application for Exporter Short Term Single Buyer Insurance" form, used by exporters of U.S. goods and services to meet statutory requirements. Comments must be submitted by February 20, 2025. The form is meant to ensure that EXIM obtains the necessary information for repayment assurance.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public feedback on the renewal of certain information collections as part of its duties under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These collections involve various forms and information requirements for businesses and banks, related to their activities, investments, and privacy practices. The FDIC encourages comments on the necessity and utility of these collections, as well as ways to improve and reduce the burden of the information gathering process. Feedback must be submitted by March 24, 2025, through the FDIC's website, email, mail, or hand delivery.