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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3213
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Reserve System announced a notice regarding applications for approval to form or acquire bank holding companies. The applications are in accordance with the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and related regulations. This notice lists UIR Acceptance Corporation, based in Lemont, Illinois, applying to become a bank holding company by acquiring Easton Bancshares, Inc., and Community Bank of Easton, both located in Easton, Illinois. The public can view these applications and submit comments to the responsible Federal Reserve Bank or the Board of Governors.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is sharing news about a company called UIR Acceptance Corporation wanting to buy another bank company. People can see these plans and tell the Federal Reserve what they think, but they should know their comments will be shared publicly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7869
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has received applications from companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire assets or control of existing banks or bank holding companies. These applications are made under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, along with Regulation Y and other relevant laws. The public portions of these applications can be inspected at specified Federal Reserve Bank locations or online. Interested parties may submit their views in writing by March 4, 2021, regarding the standards outlined in the Act, especially concerning an application from VeraBank, Inc., in Henderson, Texas, to acquire Panola National Bank in Carthage, Texas.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System has received applications from companies that want to become bank bosses or buy other banks, and people can send in their thoughts about one of these applications by March 4, 2021.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7927
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The Federal Reserve Board has established new rules to adjust the capital and stress testing requirements for large bank holding companies and intermediate holding companies. These rules are tailored to the risk levels of different companies, with specific standards set for firms falling under "Category IV" based on the Board's revised prudential framework. This update aligns with previous rule changes and includes modifications to capital planning, stress tests, and regulatory reporting requirements. The final rule also requires certain savings and loan holding companies to adhere to similar capital planning and stress testing standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve made some new rules for big banks to make sure they have enough money saved up for difficult times. They want these banks to plan better for the future and check how much money they need, with special rules for different types of banks based on how risky they are.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2416
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has received applications from several companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire control over existing banks or bank holding companies. The applications are filed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and adhere to applicable regulations. Public comments on these applications must be submitted by February 10, 2021. The applications can be inspected at specified Federal Reserve Banks or the Board of Governors' offices, with further access available through their Freedom of Information Office.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is looking at requests from some companies that want to create new banks or take over other banks. People have until February 10, 2021, to say what they think about these requests.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11051
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced a notice concerning several companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire control of banks or bank holding companies. These applications are submitted under the Bank Holding Company Act and related regulations. The public can view the applications and related documents at specified Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors' offices. Comments from the public are welcomed but must be submitted by April 2, 2025, and should not include any confidential information that shouldn't be publicly disclosed.

    Simple Explanation

    Some companies want to be bosses of banks, and they need permission to do that. The Federal Reserve is thinking about their requests, and people can say what they think until April 2, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10826
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has received applications from companies that want to become bank holding companies or acquire control over existing banks or bank holding companies. Interested people can review these applications and submit comments. Comments should be submitted by March 13, 2025, and any information included in them will be publicly accessible. One specific application is from Yoakum National Bancshares, Inc., aiming to acquire Ganado Bancshares, Inc., and thereby gain control over Citizens State Bank in Texas.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is looking at requests from companies that want to own banks. People can say what they think about these requests until March 13, 2025, but their name and details will be shared with everyone.

  • 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:86 FR 12002
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System published a notice regarding applications from companies seeking approval to form, acquire, or merge bank holding companies. Two specific applications are highlighted: Eagle Financial Bancorp in Cincinnati, planning to become a bank holding company by acquiring EAGLE Bank, and Southern Bancorp, Inc. in Arkadelphia, aiming to merge with DeWitt First Bankshares Corporation to indirectly acquire Arkansas County Bank. The public can inspect these applications at the relevant Federal Reserve Banks and submit their comments by the end of March 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is looking at some companies that want to either take over or join banks. For example, a company called Eagle Financial Bancorp wants to buy a bank called EAGLE Bank, and Southern Bancorp, Inc. wants to merge with another company to get a different bank. People can share their thoughts about these changes before the end of March 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 539
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System announced that several companies have applied for approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire assets or control of banks or bank holding companies. Public portions of these applications are available for inspection at specific Federal Reserve Banks and online through the Federal Reserve's website. Interested individuals can submit their comments about these applications by February 5, 2021. One notable application involves PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. and PNC Bancorp, Inc. seeking to acquire BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc. and indirectly BBVA USA.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve says some companies want to buy banks or become bank owners, and people can look at these plans online and share their thoughts by early February 2021. One big company, PNC, wants to buy another bank called BBVA USA.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10966
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has published a notice listing companies that have applied for approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire significant portions of existing bank holding companies, as per the Bank Holding Company Act. The notice invites public comments on these applications, which should be sent to the designated Federal Reserve Bank or the Board of Governors by March 25, 2021. Examples include the Banner County Ban Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust seeking to increase its stake in Banner County Ban Corporation, and Carpenter Acquisition Corporation aiming to become a bank holding company by acquiring First Colorado Financial Corp.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is telling people about companies that want to be in charge of banks or own big parts of them. They want everyone to know about it and give their thoughts by March 25, 2021.