Federal Reserve and OCC approve Morgan Stanley Bank exemption

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•The Federal Reserve Board and the OCC made joint findings required for the exemption approval.
•The exemption is requested by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A.
•The exemption relates to section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act, which governs transactions between banks and their affiliates.
•The announcement was made on March 26, 2026.

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▸Morgan Stanley Bank utilizes the exemption to increase affiliate transactions the bank could expand its business activities, potentially increasing profitability but also raising regulatory scrutiny and risk exposure

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🏛Federal Reserve Board 🏛Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A.🏛Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

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OFFICIALFederal Reserve - Press ReleasesFederal Reserve Board announces it has made the joint findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency required for the OCC to approve a request by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., for an exemption under section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act

The Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) have jointly made findings that allow the OCC to approve Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A.'s request for an exemption under section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act. This exemption permits Morgan Stanley Bank to engage in certain transactions that would otherwise be restricted, potentially affecting its operations and risk management. The decision impacts regulatory oversight and could influence the bank's business activities.