The Federal Reserve System has announced that several companies plan to engage in or acquire businesses involved in nonbanking activities, as outlined in Section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. The public can review applications and submit comments about compliance with the Act’s standards until May 7, 2025. For example, Cypress Capital Group, Inc. in Palm Beach, Florida, is looking to start offering credit and loan services. Comments and inquiries can be directed to the Federal Reserve Bank offices or submitted electronically.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Reserve is letting people know that some companies want to do new business activities that aren't traditional banking, like offering loans. People can tell the Federal Reserve what they think about this until May 7, 2025.