The Federal Reserve System has released a notice regarding companies that have applied to become bank holding companies or to acquire control over banks or other bank holding companies. These applications are being processed under the Bank Holding Company Act. People can view the public parts of these applications at certain Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors' offices, or request them online. The public can submit comments on these applications until January 27, 2025, but should avoid including confidential information in their submissions.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Reserve is letting everyone know that some companies want to become owners of banks, and they are asking people to share their thoughts about this until January 27, 2025. You can look at these requests online, but be careful not to share any secrets when you tell them what you think.