The Federal Reserve System issued a notice about companies applying to become bank holding companies or acquiring control over bank-related assets under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. The notice mentions that the applications are available for public inspection at specified Federal Reserve Banks and on the Federal Reserve's website. Comments on these applications can be submitted by January 30, 2025. An example noted is River Run Bancorp, MHC of Newburyport, Massachusetts, which plans to merge with Rollstone Bancorp, MHC to acquire Rollstone Bank & Trust in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Simple Explanation
The big bank bosses are talking about joining forces or buying other banks, and they want to make sure everyone knows about it. People have until the end of January 2025 to say what they think about these plans.