U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould and Congressman Tim Moore Host Roundtable with Charlotte-area Banks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) and Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould held a roundtable in Charlotte with leaders from both community banks and major national financial institutions. 

Participants included executives from Wells Fargo, Fifth Third, PNC, and Regions Bank, as well as community-focused institutions like Peoples Bank, Hometrust, and blueharbor bank, alongside representatives from the North Carolina Bankers Association and UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business.

“I’m grateful that Comptroller Gould and the Trump Administration recognize that Charlotte is rapidly growing as a national financial center and a hub of innovation,” said Congressman Moore. “Under the leadership of President Trump, financial institutions of all sizes are finally getting the clarity and support they need to thrive without being buried in red tape. Today’s discussion illustrated that this Administration is committed to listening to industry leaders and tailoring policies accordingly to ensure the financial sector remains both competitive on the world stage and responsive to the needs of American families and businesses." 

“The OCC is focused on common sense regulatory reforms and tailoring supervision to more accurately reflect the material financial risk of individual banking institutions,” said Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould.“I appreciate the invitation to join Congressman Moore here in Charlotte to learn first-hand from North Carolina’s bankers on how the OCC’s reforms can reinforce banks’ efforts to support a vibrant economy, consistent with the vision set forth by President Trump.”

Charlotte, the second-largest banking center in the country, serves as a key hub for both established institutions and emerging financial innovation. The roundtable fostered a detailed conversation on how regulation can better reflect the complexity of today’s financial system without limiting access to credit or new technology. Participants and regulators alike recognized the value of direct input in shaping policy that supports institutional strength and broader economic resilience.