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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15570
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced that several companies have applied for approval to either become a bank holding company or acquire another bank or bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and related regulations. These applications are available for public inspection at the specified Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors' offices, with comments from the public being invited. The comments must be submitted by May 14, 2025, and will be subject to public disclosure. One specific application mentioned is from Legacy Financial, Inc. of Johnson, Kansas, which seeks to acquire BancCentral, National Association in Alva, Oklahoma.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is checking if companies can buy or join with other banks. People can look at these plans and say what they think by May 14, 2025, but everyone will see their comments. One company from Kansas wants to buy a bank in Oklahoma.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8909
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice mentioning companies that want to start or acquire nonbanking businesses related to banking, as allowed by the Bank Holding Company Act. These activities will take place across the United States, and the applications are open for public inspection. People can submit their opinions in writing about whether these proposals meet legal standards by February 25, 2021. One specific case mentioned is the McIntosh County Bank Holding Company seeking to retain shares in AccuData Services and engage in data processing activities.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve wants to let people know that some companies plan to start or buy other companies that do things related to banking but aren't banks, like handling data. People can say what they think about this by writing to them by February 25, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105048
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7696
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding applications by companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire assets or shares of banks or bank holding companies. These applications are based on the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and other relevant regulations. Members of the public can access the application details and share their written feedback before February 21, 2025. Specifically, United Community Banks, Inc., based in Greenville, South Carolina, proposes to acquire ANB Holdings, Inc., and American National Bank in Oakland Park, Florida.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is telling people about a plan where one big bank wants to buy another bank, and anyone can say what they think about it before February 21, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9505
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced that certain companies have indicated their plans, under the Bank Holding Company Act, to engage in nonbanking activities or to acquire nonbanking companies. These activities are permissible and related to banking, as outlined in Regulation Y. Public portions of these applications can be reviewed at the specified Federal Reserve Banks and comments from the public are encouraged, to be submitted by March 3, 2021. One noted application involves Hyperion Bancshares, Inc., aiming to acquire a mortgage company and engage in credit activities.

    Simple Explanation

    Some banks want to do more business with other companies that aren't banks, and this is mostly okay to do. People can look at what the banks are planning and tell the Federal Reserve what they think by March 3rd, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1497
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is letting people know that some companies want to do new types of banking activities that don’t involve typical banks. People can look at these requests and say what they think about them until February 8, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8716
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has released a notice regarding proposals for companies to engage in or acquire those involved in non-banking activities as allowed under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. The notice invites the public to submit their comments on whether these proposals meet the required standards and details where these applications can be inspected. Specifically mentioned is the proposed merger of River Run Bancorp with Rollstone Bancorp, potentially leading to the acquisition of Rollstone Bank & Trust. Comments should be submitted by March 3, 2025, to ensure they are considered.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve wants to hear people's thoughts about some companies wanting to join or buy others that do things like banks, but aren't banks. The public has until March 3, 2025, to share their opinion.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 98
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System published a notice regarding companies planning to engage in permissible nonbanking activities. These activities are under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. The notice includes information on how the public can view the applications and submit comments. Specifically, it mentions that the Caisse Fédérale de Crédit Mutuel and its subsidiaries intend to engage in financial and investment advisory activities in the United States through their subsidiary, Transatlantique Private Wealth LLC.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System shared a notice about some companies wanting to offer money advice services in the U.S. It mentions a particular company called Transatlantique Private Wealth LLC, which plans to do this through its parent, Caisse Fédérale de Crédit Mutuel.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5196
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced several applications for review involving bank holding companies. These applications, governed by the Bank Holding Company Act, include Huntington Bancshares Incorporated's plan to acquire TCF Financial Corporation and First Cahawba Bancshares, Inc.'s proposal to become a bank holding company by acquiring First Cahawba Bank. Interested parties can review the applications and submit their comments to the respective Federal Reserve Banks or the Board of Governors by February 18, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve, which helps keep banks in check, announced that one big bank wants to buy another, and another small company wants to become a bank by buying a tiny bank. People can say what they think about these changes until February 18, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15986
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System is reviewing several applications from companies that want to form bank holding companies or acquire control of banks. The applications are submitted under the Bank Holding Company Act and other regulations. People interested in these actions can check the details at the mentioned Federal Reserve Bank locations or online, and they can send written comments. Comments must be submitted by May 16, 2025, and will be open to public inspection.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is looking at requests from companies that want to start or buy banks, and anyone can look at these requests and say what they think by a certain date.