OCC Proposes Changes to Capital Adequacy Rules for National Banks

Summary

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is proposing to update its capital guidelines for national banks, which would impact the calculation of credit equivalent amounts for off-balance sheet contracts, including derivative contracts and foreign exchange rate agreements.

Original source language: Federal Register — Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyOpen original release →

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