OCCBSA / AMLMay 21, 2026

OCC Releases May 2026 Bank Enforcement Actions

The OCC has published its monthly enforcement actions for May 2026, which can include cease-and-desist orders, civil money penalties, and formal agreements tied to BSA/AML, compliance, and risk management failures at national banks and federal thrifts. Compliance officers at banks and fintechs with bank partners should review these actions to identify emerging supervisory themes and benchmark their own programs against cited deficiencies. Enforcement trends from the OCC often signal where examiners will focus next.

What to do

Review the OCC's May 2026 enforcement actions in detail to identify any BSA/AML, KYC, or compliance program deficiencies cited, and use findings to conduct a gap assessment of your own institution's controls.

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