Amendments to the Stress Testing Rule for National Banks and Federal Savings Associations

 

On October 10, the OCC published a final rule in the Federal Register that will amend the OCC’s stress testing rule at 12 CFR 46. The final rule implements requirements imposed by section 401 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA). The final will raise the minimum asset threshold for national banks and federal savings associations covered by the company-run stress testing requirement from $10 billion to $250 billion in total consolidated assets. Release.