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Trust Operations

Banks engaged in trust operations are subject to the rules, policies, and procedures applicable to recordkeeping and confirmation requirements. These requirements are described in Recordkeeping and Confirmation Requirements for Securities Transactions (12 CFR 12) and the Comptrollers Handbook, Asset Management Operations and Controls.

References

OCC Bulletin 2023-17 Third-Party Relationships: Interagency Guidance on Risk Management (June 06, 2023)

OCC Bulletin 2017-39 T+2 Securities Transaction Settlement Cycle: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (October 6, 2017)

OCC Bulletin 2010-37 Fiduciary Activities of National Banks: Self-Deposit of Fiduciary Funds (September 20, 2010)

OCC Bulletin 2008-10 Fiduciary Activities of National Banks: Annual Reviews of Fiduciary Accounts Pursuant to 12 CFR 9.6(c) (March 27, 2008)

OCC Bulletin 2007-42 Bank Securities Activities: SEC’s and Federal Reserve’s Final Regulation R (October 29, 2007)

OCC Bulletin 2006-39 Automated Clearing House Activities: Risk Management Guidance (September 1, 2006)

OCC Bulletin 2006-35 Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment: Frequently Asked Questions (August 15, 2006)

OCC Bulletin 2005-44 Small Entity Compliance Guide: Information Security (December 14, 2005)

OCC Bulletin 2005-35 Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment (October 12, 2005)

OCC Bulletin 2004-20 Risk Management of New, Expanded, or Modified Bank Products or Services: Risk Management Process (May 10, 2004)

OCC Bulletin 2002-16 Bank Use of Foreign-Based Third-Party Service Providers (May 15, 2002)

OCC Bulletin 2001-35 Examination Procedures to Evaluate Compliance with the Guidelines to Safeguard Customer Information (July 18, 2001)

OCC Bulletin 2001-8 Guidelines Establishing Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (February 15, 2001)

OCC Banking Circular 275 Free Riding in Custody Accounts (September 3, 1993)

OCC Banking Circular 235, International Payments Systems Risks (May 10, 1989)

OCC Banking Circular 196, Securities Lending (May 7, 1985)

Popular Links

OCC Chief Counsel's Interpretation on National Trust Banks (PDF)

Requests Under 716(f) of the Dodd-Frank Act

Top Tasks

Register for Monthly Schedule of Short-Term Investment Funds

Register as a Transfer Agent

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