The Federal Reserve System has received applications from several companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire control of other banks or bank holding companies under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. The public can view these applications at the Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors' offices, or request them online. People interested in these applications may submit their comments in writing by January 21, 2025. The applications include F&M Bancshares, Inc. acquiring Newcastle Bancshares, Inc. in Texas, and LevelField Financial, Inc. becoming a bank holding company by acquiring Burling Bank in Illinois.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Reserve is looking at applications from companies that want to either become or take over banks. People can check out these applications and share their thoughts on them until January 21, 2025.