International Bank Supervision (IBS) resides within Large Bank Supervision. IBS coordinates the OCC’s international work in line with the agency’s primary bank supervisory goals, as well as the supervision of the Federal Branches and Agencies Program. IBS also supports the Large Bank Supervision of international banking activities, which currently supervises institutions that conduct business across a broad range of countries and has a London office.

IBS serves as the primary point of contact for international banking supervisors, and as a clearinghouse for various requests the agency receives, such as for supervisory information, bilateral meetings, and participation in international working groups. The IBS also maintains a high degree of collaboration with other OCC divisions, since legal, economics, policy, and examination staff from throughout the agency play active roles in the international activities of the OCC.

The IBS mission includes a strong focus on working with foreign supervisors through such ways as information exchange and technical assistance. The OCC’s commitment is reflected in its work with such international groups as the Joint Forum, the Financial Stability Board, the Senior Supervisors Group, and the Basel Committee on Bank Supervision. Also, the OCC’s core supervisory work has an expanding international emphasis, requiring increasing interaction with foreign supervisors.