Blog by Stuart Brock

A side-by-side look at recent speeches by Michael Barr and Michelle Bowman reveals competing visions for bank supervision and what it means for Community Banks navigating ratings, risk, and regulatory pressure.

Learn how Community Banks can use Beige Book signals to strengthen exam readiness across third-party, operational, compliance, and BSA/AML risks.

San Francisco and Kansas City report slowing activity and rising uncertainty. Learn how Community Banks should respond.

Steady growth in Atlanta, Richmond, and Dallas districts may hide softening demand. Key Q3 exam planning takeaways for Community Banks.

Midwest economic activity is flat, with early signs of stress in consumers and margins. Key takeaways for Community Banks in Q3 planning.