Fed extends deadline for comments on insider-lending proposal

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Federal Reserve BoardFederal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O (opens in a new tab)

Reported Oct 2, 2026Quickanomics write-up updated Oct 11, 2026, version 61 min read

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The short version

The Fed has extended its consultation, moving the comment deadline from October 5 to November 4.

Consultation extended

The Federal Reserve has moved the comment deadline for its proposed changes to November 4, giving respondents additional time to consider the bank proposal.

The previous deadline was October 5. The Fed announced the extension on October 2, 2026, saying interested parties would have more time to analyse the proposal and respond.

The subject of the proposal

concerns bank credit to executives, directors and major shareholders. Those borrowers occupy positions that can influence lending decisions, creating a reason for to receive specific regulatory attention.

The Fed describes the proposal as a modernisation of the framework. It remains under consultation.

An insider’s relationship with the bank can influence how a loan’s terms are set and how the lending decision is made. addresses credit in that setting.

The extended comment period closes on November 4, after which the proposal continues through the rulemaking process.

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The Federal Reserve announced on October 2, 2026 that comments on its proposed changes would be accepted until November 4 rather than October 5.

The Federal Reserve announced on October 2, 2026 that comments on its proposed Regulation O changes would be accepted until November 4 rather than October 5.

Federal Reserve Board: Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O

governs bank credit to executives, directors and major shareholders, whose positions can influence lending decisions. The extension gives interested parties more time to analyse and respond to the modernisation proposal; it does not adopt the proposed changes.

Regulation O governs bank credit to executives, directors and major shareholders, whose positions can influence lending decisions. The extension gives interested parties more time to analyse and respond to the modernisation proposal; it does not adopt the proposed changes.

Federal Reserve Board: Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O

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The eventual substance and adoption date of final changes are not established.

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Federal Reserve Board: Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O
Published Oct 2, 2026

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