Washington, D.C. – Six student teams from across the nation have advanced to the second round of the 2023 Data Analytics Competition, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors announced today. The annual competition this year required students to develop a data analytics model that examines the potential impact on banks, such as earnings, deposits and asset quality, from the recent

Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors encourages community banks to participate in its tenth Annual Community Bank Survey, open now through June 30. This is an important opportunity for community banks to share their perspectives on community banking, the economy, regulation and supervision with state and federal policymakers. This year’s questions focus on current bank conditions and

Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the appointment of Bo Berlas as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With over 20 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity, Berlas will oversee CSBS’s information security strategy, ensuring the protection of its digital assets, fostering a strong security culture within CSBS, and building a technology platform

Statement from CSBS President and CEO Brandon Milhorn: “Many of the proposals for federal regulatory consolidation being discussed in the media have been debated — and rejected — in the past. We encourage the Administration and Congress to avoid drastic restructuring of the federal banking agencies and instead focus on real and meaningful supervisory reforms that would energize our nation’s

Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) is pleased to share that its Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) has been added to the Federal Reserve Economic Data, the online database maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis informally known as the FRED. The FRED includes economic data time series from a range of sources. Data

Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) is pleased to share that its Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) has been added to the Federal Reserve Economic Data, the online database maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis informally known as the FRED. The FRED includes economic data time series from a range of sources. Data

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors added state usury rates to the 50-state Consumer Finance Laws Survey, a tool that gives users a clear look at similarities and differences across state compliance requirements, including applicable allowable interest rates.

Washington, D.C.- CSBS President and CEO Brandon Milhorn Statement on Senate Passage of the GENIUS Act: “A national framework for stablecoins will only be successful if it protects consumers and financial stability. CSBS appreciates the efforts of the Senate to improve the GENIUS Act, moving the bill closer to these goals. In particular, Senate revisions to the bill have substantially

Washington, D.C. – Efforts by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to define “unsafe or unsound practices” should promote a balanced and resilient federal supervisory framework, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors said in a comment letter today. “Any final rule must enable the prompt identification and remediation of core risks to a bank’s financial

Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has named Sabrina Bergen to a new role as Chief of Staff to the President and CEO. In this role, Bergen will serve on the CSBS Executive Leadership Team and support efforts to coordinate strategic, cross-functional initiatives and help drive execution on CSBS priorities. She will continue to play a