Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency - OCC

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A U.S. federal agency that serves to charter, regulate and supervise the national banks and the federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is headed by the Comptroller of the Currency, who is appointed by the president and approved by the Senate. 
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Founded through the National Currency Act of 1863, the OCC monitors the banks to ensure that they are operating safely, and meeting all requirements. In particular, the OCC monitors capital, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity, sensitivity to market risk, information technology, compliance and community reinvestment. 
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'Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency (OCC)'

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    ... of the Currency One of the oldest federal agencies, the Office of the Comptroller
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    ... Now there are over 2,000 banks in the national banking system, under the supervision
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    ... The National Credit Union Association handles federally chartered credit unions.
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