Agencies are seeking public comment on proposed guidance for managing third-party risks while also issuing a statement addressing community bank engagement with core service providers, according to information released September 11, 2026.
The proposed guidance focuses on third-party risk management. The agencies’ request for comment indicates that the guidance is being presented for review and input before any further action. The available information does not specify the contents of the proposal, the issues on which comments are sought, or the process and timing for submitting feedback.
Alongside the proposal, the agencies issued a statement concerning how community banks engage with core service providers. The statement is presented as a separate component of the announcement and relates specifically to community bank relationships with providers of core services.
No additional details were provided in the available information about the agencies involved, the proposed requirements, the scope of the statement, or any changes expected for community banks or service providers. At this time, the confirmed developments are the release of proposed third-party risk management guidance for comment and the issuance of a statement on community bank engagement with core service providers.
