Federal Reserve to Restructure Bank Supervision Framework by State
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On October 7, 2026, Banking Dive reported that the Federal Reserve will restructure its bank supervision functions into five regions divided by state lines, replacing the jurisdictional boundaries of the existing 12 Reserve Banks. The restructuring will strengthen regional leaders’ accountability for supervisory activities and adjust the functions and use of supervisory committees. Examiners will remain stationed at the existing Reserve Bank locations and continue supervising the same banks as before. The report also noted that questions remain as to whether the restructuring can prompt examiners to identify and report risks earlier. The report did not specify when the restructuring will be implemented.
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- Banking DiveFederal Reserve consolidates bank supervisory structure
Federal Reserve will reorganize bank supervision functions into five regions divided by state boundaries, replacing the jurisdictional boundaries of 12 Reserve Banks and strengthening regional leaders’ accountability for supervisory activities. The functions and use of supervisory committees will also be adjusted, but examiners will remain at existing Reserve Bank locations and continue supervising the same banks. Outside observers question whether the reorganization can prompt examiners to identify and report risks earlier.