LaSalle Street Journal

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Frequently Used Source

FFIEC Central Data Repository's Public Data Distribution website, provides access to Reports of Condition and Income (Call Reports) and Uniform Bank Performance Reports (UBPRs) for most FDIC-insured institutions.   Link...


FDIC BankFind Suite, is a comprehensive tool for locating FDIC-insured institutions and accessing their financial information.   Link...


Federal Reserve Regulatory Service, provides comprehensive guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, and supervisory expectations for financial institutions under the Federal Reserve's jurisdiction.   Link...

Associations

Banking associations are organizations that represent the interests of banks and other financial institutions, providing advocacy, education, and resources to their members.  


Risk Management Association (RMA), is a trade association that represents financial institutions, providing advocacy, education, and resources to its members.   Link...


American Bankers Association (ABA), is a trade association that represents banks of all sizes and charters, providing advocacy, education, and resources to its members.   Link...


Florida Bankers Association (FBA), is a trade association that represents banks of all sizes and charters in Florida, providing advocacy, education, and resources to its members.   Link...


Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is a global derivatives marketplace that offers a wide range of futures and options contracts on various asset classes, including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, and commodities.   Link...


Agricultural futures and options, provides information on agricultural commodities futures and options contracts traded on the CME.   Link...


Term SOFR Rates, provides information on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) futures and options contracts traded on the CME.   Link...

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

CFR Title 12 covers the regulations issued by federal agencies regarding banks and banking.   Link...

Credit Rating Agencies

Credit rating agencies are organizations that assess the creditworthiness of issuers of debt securities, including corporations, municipalities, and sovereign governments. They provide credit ratings that help investors make informed decisions about the risk associated with investing in these securities.  


Standard & Poor's (S&P) Global Ratings, is a leading credit rating agency that provides credit ratings, research, and analytics for a wide range of debt securities and issuers.  ðŸ”’ Link...


Moody's Investors Service, is a leading credit rating agency that provides credit ratings, research, and analytics for a wide range of debt securities and issuers.  ðŸ”’ Link...


Fitch Ratings, is a leading credit rating agency that provides credit ratings, research, and analytics for a wide range of debt securities and issuers.   Link...

Fannie Mae (FNMA)

Fannie Mae, also known as the Federal National Mortgage Association, is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) that provides liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U.S. housing market by purchasing and securitizing mortgages.   Link...


Fannie Mae's Selling Guide, provides comprehensive guidelines and requirements for lenders and servicers participating in Fannie Mae's mortgage programs.   Link...

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

The FDIC is an independent agency created by the U.S. Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness, and managing receiverships.   Link...


FDIC and Interagency Statements, provides guidance to insured institutions, depositors, and the general public.   Link...


Rules and Regulations, provides a comprehensive listing of all rules and regulations issued by the FDIC.   Link...


Law, Regulations, Related Acts, provides a comprehensive listing of all laws, regulations, and related acts issued by the FDIC.   Link...


Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security that coordinates the federal government's response to natural and man-made disasters, providing assistance to state and local governments, as well as individuals and businesses affected by disasters.   Link...


Flood Map Service Center, provides access to flood hazard mapping and risk information for communities and individuals.   Link...

Federal Financial Institutions Exam Council (FFIEC)

The Federal Financial Institutions Exam Council (FFIEC) is an interagency body that provides uniform principles, standards, and report forms for the examination of financial institutions.   Link...


Reporting Forms, is a comprehensive resource for financial institutions to access the latest reporting forms and instructions for regulatory compliance.   Link...


Enforcement Actions and Orders, provide information on enforcement actions and orders issued by the FFIEC member agencies to address violations of laws, regulations, or supervisory requirements.   Link...


FFIEC Central Data Repository's Public Data Distribution website, provides access to Reports of Condition and Income (Call Reports) and Uniform Bank Performance Reports (UBPRs) for most FDIC-insured institutions.   Link...


Federal Register

The Federal Register is the official journal of the federal government of the United States that contains government agency rules, proposed rules, and public notices.   Link...

Federal Reserve Banks

The Federal Reserve Banks are the regional banks of the Federal Reserve System, responsible for implementing monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks, and providing financial services to depository institutions and the federal government.   Link...

Federal Reserve System

The Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States, responsible for implementing monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks, and providing financial services to depository institutions and the federal government.   Link...


Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), commonly known as FOMC, addresses significant policy and procedural matters related to the Federal Reserve System's monetary policy decisions.   Link...


Supervision and Regulation Letters, commonly known as SR Letters, address significant policy and procedural matters related to the Federal Reserve System's supervisory responsibilities. Link...


Regulations, provides a comprehensive listing of all regulations (A to ZZ) issued by the Federal Reserve.   Link...


Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)

The FASB is an independent, private-sector organization that establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for public and private companies and not-for-profit organizations in the United States.   Link...


Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), is the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). It organizes and presents accounting standards in a consistent, searchable format.   Link...

Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac, also known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) that provides liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U.S. housing market by purchasing and securitizing mortgages.   Link...


Freddie Mac's Seller/Servicer Guide, provides comprehensive guidelines and requirements for lenders and servicers participating in Freddie Mac's mortgage programs.   Link...

National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)

The NCUA is an independent federal agency that charters and supervises federal credit unions and insures deposits at federal and most state-chartered credit unions through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF).   Link...


Letters to Credit Unions and Other Guidance, provides guidance to insured credit unions, depositors, and the general public.   Link...


Credit Union Examinations, provides information on the NCUA's examination process, including examination procedures, risk management practices, and supervisory expectations for credit unions.   Link...


Research a Credit Union, provides access to the NCUA's credit union call reports, which offer detailed financial information about credit unions.   Link...

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

The OCC is an independent bureau within the U.S. Department of the Treasury that charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks and federal savings associations.   Link...


Bulletins, provide guidance to national banks and federal savings associations on a wide range of topics, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and supervisory expectations.   Link...


Semiannual Risk Perspective, addresses key issues facing banks, focusing on those that pose threats to the safety and soundness of banks and their compliance with applicable laws and regulations.   Link...


Comptroller's Handbook, provides guidance to national banks and federal savings associations on a wide range of topics, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and supervisory expectations.   Link...


Publications

Publications are a valuable source of information for financial institutions, providing insights into industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices for risk management and compliance.  


The Wall Street Journal, provides news, analysis, and insights on financial markets, economic trends, and business developments.  ðŸ”’ Link...


The Tampa Bay Business Journal, provides news, analysis, and insights on the business community in the Tampa Bay area.  ðŸ”’ Link...


Crain's Chicago Business, provides news, analysis, and insights on the business community in the Chicago area.  ðŸ”’ Link...


Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The SEC is an independent federal agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws, regulating the securities industry, and protecting investors.   Link...


EDGAR Database, provides access to corporate filings submitted to the SEC, including annual reports (10-K), quarterly reports (10-Q), and other disclosures.   Link...

Small Business Administration (SBA)

The SBA is an independent federal agency that provides support to small businesses through various programs, including loan guarantees, counseling, and training.   Link...


Lenders, provides information on SBA-approved lenders that offer various loan programs to small businesses.   Link...


Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Loan Origination, provides information on the various loan programs offered by the SBA, including the 7(a) Loan Program, 504 Loan Program, and Microloan Program.   Link...


Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for 7(a) Loan Servicing and Liquidation, provides information on the servicing and liquidation of 7(a) loans.   Link...


State Banking Regulators

State banking regulators are responsible for chartering, regulating, and supervising state-chartered banks and other financial institutions within their respective states.  


Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Division of Financial Institutions (DFI), is responsible for regulating state-chartered banks and other financial institutions within Florida.   Link...


Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Division of Banking (DOB), is responsible for regulating state-chartered banks and other financial institutions within Illinois.   Link...