OCC Establishes Office of Financial Technology

WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the establishment of its Office of Financial Technology and the selection of Prashant Bhardwaj to lead the office as Deputy Comptroller and Chief Financial Technology Officer, effective April 10, 2023. In October 2022, the OCC announced that it would expand upon its Office of […]

Acting Comptroller, Former Agency Leaders Celebrate the OCC’s 160th Anniversary

WASHINGTON— Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today hosted former Comptrollers and Acting Comptrollers to mark the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) 160th anniversary of overseeing the federal banking system. Seven former agency leaders joined Acting Comptroller Hsu to reflect on their tenures leading the agency and discuss the value […]

Kristen Baldwin Named OCC Chief Information Officer

WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the selection of Kristen Baldwin to be the agency’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective February 26, 2023. As CIO, Ms. Baldwin will lead all OCC information technology (IT) programs, supporting the agency’s mission of ensuring that national banks and federal savings associations operate in […]

OCC Announces Deputy Comptroller for Systemic Risk Identification and Support

WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced Melissa Love-Greenfield as Deputy Comptroller for Systemic Risk Identification and Support (SyRIS) within the Supervision Risk & Analysis division. She will assume these duties January 29, 2023. In this role, Ms. Love-Greenfield will oversee the staff responsible for identifying, evaluating, and holistically […]

OCC Issues Annual Report for 2022

WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today published its 2022 Annual Report. The OCC Annual Report provides Congress with an overview of the condition of the federal banking system, discusses the OCC’s strategic priorities and initiatives, and shares the agency’s financial management and condition. The report specifically highlights the OCC’s work to […]

OCC Announces Deputy Comptroller for Northeast and East Regions

WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the selection of Johnny Stanley as the Deputy Comptroller for the Northeast and East Regions. He will assume these duties December 4. In this role, Mr. Stanley will oversee more than 200 community banks and federal savings associations located in 19 states with assets […]

OCC Releases Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2027

News Release 2022-105 | September 6, 2022 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released its strategic plan for fiscal years (FY) 2023-2027. The strategic plan outlines the agency’s approach to achieve three strategic goals and fulfill its mission to ensure that national banks and federal savings associations operate in […]

OCC Announces Executive Assignments in Chief Counsel’s Office

News Release 2022-89 | July 19, 2022 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the selection of Patricia Grady as Deputy Chief Counsel and Jonathan Fink as Associate Chief Counsel. Ms. Grady will provide legal advice to the Chief Counsel and senior OCC officials on significant legal, policy and […]

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Kicks Off High School Scholar Internship Program

News Release 2022-75 | June 27, 2022 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today kicked off the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) fourth annual High School Scholar Internship Program (HSSIP) for students from Washington, D.C., high schools. The OCC partners with the District of Columbia’s Department of Employment […]

Acting Comptroller Issues Statement on Passing of John W. Ryan, President and CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors

News Release 2022-57 | May 18, 2022 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu issued the following statement on the passing of John W. Ryan, President and CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of John W. Ryan, President and CEO […]