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The Federal Reserve System has received applications under the Change in Bank Control Act to acquire shares in banks or bank holding companies. These applications are being reviewed based on specified factors from the Act. Public information about these applications can be accessed at Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors' offices or requested online. Comments from the public are welcomed, provided they are submitted by January 21, 2021, to the appropriate authorities.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that several companies have applied to become bank holding companies or to acquire control over existing ones. This process is regulated by the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and relevant statutes, and the public can review and comment on these applications until February 22, 2021. One highlighted application involves PSB Holdings, Inc. from Wisconsin, aiming to merge with Waukesha Bankshares, Inc. Interested individuals can access the applications at designated Federal Reserve Banks or online.

The Federal Reserve System has released a notice regarding certain companies planning to engage in or acquire companies involved in nonbanking activities, as permitted under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. The activities are considered closely related to banking and will be conducted across the United States. The public can inspect the applications at certain Federal Reserve Banks or contact the Board's Freedom of Information Office for expedited requests. Comments from the public are invited and must be submitted by January 31, 2025, to the appropriate offices of the Federal Reserve System.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that people listed in the notice have applied to gain control of shares in a bank or bank holding company under the Change in Bank Control Act. Interested individuals can review the public parts of the applications at the Federal Reserve Banks or through the Board's website. The public can also send their comments on these applications, but they should be aware that any information shared will be publicly disclosed. Comments on the applications should be submitted by March 27, 2025.

The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice regarding proposals by companies to engage in or acquire nonbanking activities that are permissible under the Bank Holding Company Act. The notice invites the public to review and comment on these applications, which are available for inspection at specified Federal Reserve Banks. Comments must be submitted by February 12, 2021. One of the proposals involves First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., seeking to acquire shares in companies engaging in credit and loan servicing activities.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has provided final guidance clarifying that its existing Guidelines for accessing accounts and services at the Federal Reserve Banks now include Excess Balance Accounts (EBAs). This means that EBAs, which allow eligible institutions to earn interest on surplus funds without affecting correspondent-respondent bank relationships, must adhere to the same risk-based principles and review standards as other accounts and services. The change prevents entities that don't qualify for standard Federal Reserve accounts from accessing the Reserve Bank's balance sheet indirectly through EBAs. Implementation of this guidance begins on December 12, 2024.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that certain individuals have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act to acquire shares in a bank or bank holding company. The applications and associated information are available for public inspection at specified Federal Reserve Banks. Individuals can express their opinions on these applications by submitting written comments, which will be publicly disclosed without modifications. Comments must be submitted by February 20, 2025, either to the specified Reserve Bank or the Board of Governors in Washington, DC.

The Federal Reserve System has received applications from several individuals and trusts to acquire shares in a bank or bank holding company. This is under the Change in Bank Control Act and the Board's Regulation Y. Details of these applications are available for public viewing at the specified Federal Reserve Banks or the Board of Governors' offices. Interested parties can submit their comments on these applications by February 18, 2021.

The Federal Reserve System has published a notice listing companies that wish to engage in or acquire nonbanking activities as allowed under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. Interested individuals can view the applications at the Federal Reserve Banks or online, and can submit their written opinions on whether the proposals meet the required standards by March 12, 2021. One specific request comes from Hazen Bancorporation, Inc. in North Dakota, aiming to engage in data processing services through subsidiaries. The public can access more information or express their views through the provided contact details.

The Federal Reserve System is announcing that certain companies have applied to engage in nonbanking activities as permitted under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. Interested individuals can review the public sections of these applications at the Federal Reserve Banks and submit written comments about whether these proposals meet the necessary standards by February 8, 2021. For example, Commerce Bancshares, Inc. seeks to retain a mortgage company to engage in credit and loan services. The public can also request information through the Federal Reserve's website or by contacting specific Reserve Banks.