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ABA offers guidance and insights for overseeing your bank's third-party relationships, including resources for due diligence, negotiation and ongoing monitoring of each vendor.

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Report: Third-party risk management teams remain small while vendor use grows
March 16, 2026
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ABA offers recommendations for improving third-party supervision
January 28, 2026
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OCC eases community bank BSA rules, seeks input on core providers
November 25, 2025
Podcast
Podcast: AI, third-party risk and the future of partner banking
September 12, 2025

ABA Resources

Reference
ABA Risk Library
June 6, 2025
Guide
Understanding Application Program Interfaces APIs
April 22, 2019

Industry Resources

Agency Guidance

Proposed Rules & Recent Amendments

FDIC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Recordkeeping for Custodial Accounts

Policy Analysis & Advocacy Efforts

Comment Letter
Letter to the OCC on Community Banks' Engagement with Core Service Providers and Other Essential Third-Party Service Providers
January 27, 2026
Staff Analysis
Request for Information on Core Service Providers and Third-Party Vendors
December 11, 2025
Letter to Congress & Regulators
ABA Offers Recommendations to Improve Bank-Core Provider Relationships
December 1, 2025
Comment Letter
Letter to OCC, Board and FDIC on Fintech Arrangements Involving Banking Products and Services
October 30, 2024

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Third-Party Risk Regulatory Proposals

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Krista Shonk

SVP & Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance & Policy

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