FDIC state regulators advisory panel to meet Oct. 14

A Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. advisory committee created to facilitate and increase dialogue between the agency and state regulators on policy issues related to the regulation of state-chartered financial institutions is scheduled to hold an meeting Oct. 14 via webcast.

The FDIC announced the creation of the Advisory Committee of State Regulators late last year. With representatives from 14 state agencies and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, the panel is intended, the agency said, to facilitate regular discussion of safety and soundness and consumer protection issues; the creation of new banks; the protection of our nation’s financial system from risks such as cyber-attacks or money laundering; and other timely issues.

The Oct. 14 meeting, scheduled from 1 – 5:15 p.m. ET, will focus on “a variety of current and emerging issues that have potential implications regarding the regulation and supervision of state-chartered financial institutions,” according to the notice. Any changes will be noted at the start of the meeting, it said.

Notice of open meeting