The update concerns proposed changes to OCC rules governing information disclosure practices and transparency requirements for supervised entities, which relates to regulatory reporting and supervisory oversight obligations.
The proposal addresses supervisory transparency and accountability mechanisms, making Supervision a relevant secondary tag, though the primary focus is on disclosure framework recalibration rather than active supervisory review.
Product
This update concerns OCC information disclosure and transparency governance rather than any specific financial product or service offered to retail customers.
No secondary product type is identifiable in this administrative and procedural update focused on regulatory transparency and confidentiality frameworks.
Obligation
The proposal seeks to recalibrate OCC rules governing disclosure of OCC information to the public, balancing confidentiality protection with transparency and accountability, which relates to information disclosure frameworks; however, this is a consultation on proposed rulemaking rather than a finalized obligation, and the specific disclosure duties to be imposed are not yet defined.
The proposal emphasizes transparency and accountability as key objectives, suggesting potential future reporting or governance-related obligations, but the current update is primarily a consultation notice without concrete operational requirements.
Activity
This update concerns OCC information disclosure and transparency governance rather than a specific retail financial services business activity; no direct mapping to the taxonomy exists.
The proposal touches on accountability and public confidence but does not substantively address any secondary business activity from the taxonomy.
Themes
The proposal addresses transparency and disclosure of OCC supervisory information to the public, which relates to regulatory accountability and information disclosure obligations, though the update focuses on agency-level transparency rather than retail customer-facing disclosure.
The proposal's emphasis on balancing confidentiality protections with public accountability and maintaining confidence in the financial system reflects broader Operational Resilience and prudential supervision concerns, though the connection is indirect.
Functions
Compliance functions typically own horizon-scanning and regulatory interpretation for their firms, and this proposed rulemaking on OCC information disclosure practices will require compliance teams to monitor and advise the business on how disclosure obligations may evolve, though the update is still in comment-request phase with limited operational specificity.
Legal teams may need to review the final rules once published to assess contractual and disclosure-related legal implications for the firm, though this secondary role is contingent on the proposal's final form and remains speculative at the comment stage.
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today requested comment on a proposal to implement structural and substantive changes to its rules governing the disclosure of OCC information.
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TITLE: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Requests Comment on Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Information Disclosure
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On August 3, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) requested public comment on a proposal to implement structural and substantive changes to its rules governing the disclosure of OCC information.
The proposed changes aim to improve the balance between two competing interests: protecting OCC confidential information from public disclosure, which is necessary for candid information exchange between supervised entities and the OCC that underpins effective supervision, and permitting disclosure of information in limited circumstances. The OCC identified three key objectives for the disclosure framework: supporting economical business operations, maintaining public confidence in the financial system, and providing the transparency necessary to hold the agency accountable.
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould said the public's understanding of and confidence in OCC supervision and banks are essential to the proper functioning of the financial system and good government. He noted the proposal seeks to effect these goals while still protecting against disclosures that could harm banks or the supervisory process.
The proposal applies to national banks and federal savings associations supervised by the OCC, as well as any stakeholders with interests in OCC information disclosure practices. The changes are significant as they represent a recalibration of the OCC's approach to transparency and confidentiality, balancing regulatory effectiveness with accountability.
Comments on the proposal are due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. The Federal Register Notice containing the full proposal details is available on the OCC website.
**REFERENCE:**
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, "OCC Requests Comment on Proposed Rulemaking on the OCC Rules Regarding the Availability of OCC Information," News Release 2026-65, August 3, 2026, https://www.occ.treas.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2026/nr-occ-2026-65.html
OCC Requests Comment on Proposed Rulemaking on the OCC Rules Regarding the Availability of OCC Information | OCC Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Careers Quick Access Most Requested Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Contact Us Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Comptroller's Handbook Corporate Applications Search Enforcement Action Search Financial Institution Lists Newsroom Third-Party Relationships: Interagency Guidance on Risk Management More OCC Websites BankNet.gov Find resources for bankers. HelpWithMyBank.gov Get answers to banking questions. Search More Search Tools Financial Institution Search CRA Performance Evaluations Search Enforcement Actions Search Corporate Applications Search (CAS) Home News & Events Newsroom News Release 2026-65 | August 3, 2026 OCC Requests Comment on Proposed Rulemaking on the OCC Rules Regarding the Availability of OCC Information Share This Page: WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today requested comment on a proposal to implement structural and substantive changes to its rules governing the disclosure of OCC information. The proposed changes are designed to improve the balance between protecting OCC confidential information from public disclosure, which is necessary for the candid information exchange between supervised entities and the OCC that underpins effective supervision, and permitting disclosure of information in limited circumstances to support economical business operations, public confidence in the financial system, and the transparency necessary to hold the agency accountable. “The public’s understanding of, and confidence in, our supervision and banks are essential to the proper functioning of our financial system and good government,” said Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould. “I look forward to commenters’ views on how today’s proposal would seek to effect these goals while still protecting against disclosures that could harm banks or the supervisory process.” Comments on the attached proposal are due 60 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register . Related Link Federal Register Notice (PDF) Media Contact Rebecca Karabus (202) 649-6870 Topic(s): Laws & Regulations OCC Regulations