The OCC, Board, FDIC, and NCUA have proposed new guidance for third-party risk management in banking organizations, aiming to improve consistency and innovation in the sector.

US · 2026-09-15

1. Step 1 · The triggerUS banking regulators propose unified third-party risk management guidance, raising compliance and oversight requirements for banks.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onBanks increase due diligence and monitoring of vendors, passing higher compliance costs and stricter onboarding to business customers, including SMEs.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs relying on bank or fintech services face longer onboarding times, more documentation, and potentially higher fees as banks and vendors adjust to the new standards.

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Source: Federal Register (Treasury)

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