FDIC Schedules Special Board Meeting for October 7, 2025
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced a special Board of Directors meeting on October 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting was scheduled with less than one week’s notice. It will be open to the public via webcast, allowing industry representatives and observers to watch online.
Media representatives who want to attend in person must notify the FDIC’s Office of Communications by Monday, October 6. The meeting will be held at the FDIC headquarters, 550 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C. Observers needing auxiliary aids should contact the FDIC’s disability services team beforehand to arrange support.
Key Topics: Reputation Risk and Supervisory Standards
The Board will discuss two main proposals during the meeting. The first proposal aims to prevent regulators from using “reputation risk” when making supervisory decisions. This rule seeks to ensure decisions rely on clear, measurable risks rather than public perception or external opinions.
The second proposal targets unsafe or unsound banking practices. It aims to improve regulatory oversight and help regulators respond more effectively to risks that could threaten financial stability.
Besides these proposals, the Board will review routine items under the summary agenda. These include status reports, summary reports, and updates on actions taken under delegated authority. All summary items are expected to be approved in a single vote unless a Board member requests further discussion.
Meeting Details and Legal Authority
The meeting notice was issued on October 2, 2025, citing 5 U.S.C. 552b as its legal basis. Debra A. Decker, Executive Secretary of the FDIC, is the contact person for more information.
For full details, visit the FDIC meeting notice.
