---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-047308"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FNWD"
cik: "0000919864"
company_name: "Finward Bancorp"
filed_at: "2026-07-06T20:45:19+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-06T20:46:09.211487+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Finward Bancorp's MOU with FDIC and DFI terminated effective June 24, 2026

## Summary
- MOU entered August 9, 2024 with FDIC and Indiana DFI.
- FDIC and DFI notified Bank of immediate termination on June 24, 2026.
- Termination removes informal administrative agreement; no further regulatory restrictions disclosed.
- Positive development for Bancorp's regulatory standing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-047308
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FNWD
- cik: 0000919864
- company_name: Finward Bancorp
- filed_at: 2026-07-06T20:45:19+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/919864/000162828026047308/0001628280-26-047308-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/919864/000162828026047308/fnwd-20260624.htm

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