Event Profile

Regulation O governs loans and other extensions of credit made by a bank to its insiders. The regulation is designed to prevent preferential treatment, self-dealing, and excessive credit risk involving individuals who can influence bank decisions.

This session provides a thorough summary of Regulation O, highlighting the pitfalls which most frequently create challenges for community banks. Participants also study real world examples that illustrate the potential impact and preventative steps community banks may take to achieve compliance with Regulation O.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the key requirements and purpose of Regulation O.
• Recognize common compliance pitfalls and challenges.
• Analyze real-world Regulation O scenarios to determine potential compliance risks and operational impacts.
• Apply practical strategies and best practices to strengthen ongoing compliance and examiner readiness.

Duration: 60-minutes

Presented live and recorded 9/15/26.