The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice regarding proposals by companies to engage in or acquire nonbanking activities that are permissible under the Bank Holding Company Act. The notice invites the public to review and comment on these applications, which are available for inspection at specified Federal Reserve Banks. Comments must be submitted by February 12, 2021. One of the proposals involves First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., seeking to acquire shares in companies engaging in credit and loan servicing activities.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Reserve wants people to know that some companies are asking to do fun bank-like things that don’t involve actually being a bank, like helping with loans. They want everyone to check these ideas out and say what they think before February 12, 2021.