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OCC: COVID-19 effects on federal banking system

The OCC has posted its Semiannual Risk Perspective for Fall 2020, reporting the key issues facing the federal banking system and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the federal banking industry.

Although banks are still in strong financial condition, profitability is stressed due to low interest rates and increasing levels of problem loans. The OCC reported credit, strategic, operational, and compliance risks, among the key risk themes in the report:

  • Credit risk is increasing as the economic downturn impacts customer ability to service debts.
  • Strategic risk is an emerging issue due to the historically low rate environment, potential credit stress and their effect on bank profitability.
  • Operational risk is elevated as financial institutions respond to altered work environments and an evolving and complex operating environment. Cybersecurity threats contribute as a key driver of the heightened operational risk environment.
  • Compliance risk is elevated due to a combination of altered work environments, and the requirement to quickly implement federal, state, and proprietary programs designed to support businesses and consumers.

The report also highlights emerging trends in payment products and services as a special topic in emerging risks.

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