September 15, 2026 / Source: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board).

AGENCY:

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board).

ACTION:

Proposed guidance and request for comment.

SUMMARY:

The Board invites comment on a proposed guide for traditional community banking organizations on managing risks associated with third-party relationships. The proposed guide would reflect the Board’s supervisory experience and lessons learned through examining community banking organizations’ third-party risk management practices. In particular, the proposed guide would discuss the key risks faced by traditional community banking organizations in their third-party relationships in general and in relation to particular categories of third-party relationships most common to traditional community banking organizations.

DATES:

Comments must be received on or before November 16, 2026.