Wolters Kluwer says state regulators account for 88% of H1 2026 bank enforcement actions
Wolters Kluwer flagged a shift in bank enforcement from federal agencies to states, with 112 of 128 violations tied to state regulators. Total violations fell 3% in H1 2026, while total penalties jumped 117% to $1.42 billion, raising the compliance cost burden. Consumer protection penalties surged 461% to $1.23 billion