Regulation O: Introduction

Regulation O: Introduction is an elearning course that defines what this regulation is and which institutions it governs. Regulation O applies to all federally insured financial institutions, and it governs loans and extensions of credit to their executive officers, directors, principal shareholders, and to the companies controlled by them. In a nutshell, Regulation O is designed to provide checks and balances for high-level executives, ensuring they don’t receive preferential treatment when receiving loans and credit. In this course, we’ll discuss Regulation O, to whom it applies, and what actions it prohibits.

Part of the series about the Financial Reserve’s Regulation O, this course consists of a video followed by a quick multiple-choice quiz that will test your comprehension. A downloadable reference document is also included for an easy review of key information from the lesson.