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  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6329
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is checking if companies can buy or join together with banks, and people can say if they think it's good or bad until February 22, 2021. 🌟

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8296
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Reserve System published a notice regarding applications from several companies seeking approval to become or acquire bank holding companies. The process is regulated under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and other relevant laws. This notice lists specific applications, including the Lindsey Family Trust's proposal to acquire The Trust Bank in Georgia, Morning Sun Bank Corp.'s plan to acquire First Trust and Savings Bank in Iowa, and Old National Bancorp's acquisition of Bremer Bank in Minnesota. The public can inspect these applications and submit comments, which will be publicly disclosed.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is like a big helper that checks if companies can become or buy banks. They’re looking at three companies' plans to buy banks right now. People can learn about these plans and tell the helpers what they think by a certain day.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13861
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is asking the public to comment on a plan to extend, for three more years, the time allowed for holding on to assets gained in settling past debts. This process, identified as FR 4006, requires bank holding companies to seek approval to keep such assets for more than two years. Comments on this proposal must be submitted by May 27, 2025, and can be submitted through the Federal Reserve's website or by other methods like mail or email. The Board will consider feedback to decide if any changes to this proposal are necessary.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve wants to know what people think about letting banks hold on to certain things they get when people can’t pay their debts for three more years. They’re asking for comments and will listen to ideas on how to make this plan better or if any changes are needed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100496
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    In a notice from the Federal Reserve System, several companies applied to become bank holding companies or to acquire banks or bank holding companies. These applications are in accordance with the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the regulations included. The public can inspect the applications and related files at designated Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors' offices. Comments on the applications are invited from the public and must be submitted by January 13, 2025, with all responses being subject to public disclosure.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is letting people know that some companies want to start owning banks or buy other banks. People can look at the companies' plans and say what they think about them by January 13, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9243
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced that several companies have applied for approval to form or acquire bank holding companies under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. These applications are available for public inspection, and people can also comment on them. Comments will be publicly disclosed and must be submitted by March 12, 2025. One notable application comes from Bosshard Financial Group, Inc., which is seeking approval to merge with Bosshard Banco, Ltd. and acquire two banks in Wisconsin.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is looking at plans from some companies who want to join together to make bigger banks. One company, called Bosshard Financial Group, wants to merge with another bank and buy two more banks in a place called Wisconsin.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9504
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is extending, with revisions, the rules for recordkeeping and disclosure related to real estate appraisal standards, known as FR Y-30. This extension is set for three years and takes effect immediately. These rules are mandatory for state member banks and nonbank subsidiaries of bank holding companies, aiming to ensure compliance with uniform appraisal standards as required by law. No public comments were received during the notice period despite an invitation for input.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is changing some rules to make sure banks keep track of how they decide the value of homes and buildings, and they will be sticking to these rules for three more years to make them fair for everyone. Even though they asked people for ideas or concerns, nobody sent any comments.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13365
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Reserve System has announced that several companies have applied for approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire existing banks or bank holding companies. The applications are open for public inspection and comment, and interested parties can submit their views by April 21, 2025. Specific applications include Avidia Bancorp, Inc. in Massachusetts seeking to merge and form a bank holding company, and North Texas Bancshares, Inc. in Texas aiming to acquire another financial corporation. Comments will be publicly disclosed, so they should not contain confidential information.

    Simple Explanation

    Several companies want to either join together to make a new bank or buy existing banks. People can read about their plans and share their thoughts. They have until April 21, 2025, to say what they think.