Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The FDIC invites comments on a proposed Statement of Policy (SOP) on Bank Merger Transactions (Proposed SOP) that is relevant to all insured depository institutions (IDIs). The Proposed SOP would replace the FDIC's current SOP on Bank Merger Transactions (Current SOP) and proposes a principles-based overview that describes the FDIC's administration of its responsibilities under the Bank Merger Act (BMA). The Proposed SOP focuses on the scope of transactions subject to FDIC approval, the FDIC's process for evaluating merger applications, and the principles that guide the FDIC's consideration of the applicable statutory factors as set forth in the BMA. The Supplementary Information section below contains explanatory content, including historical data, to provide additional context for the Proposed SOP.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 12 CFR Part 303 RIN 3064-ZA31 ( printed page 29222) AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Proposed Policy Statement; Request for Comment. SUMMARY: The FDIC invites comments on a proposed Statement of Policy (SOP) on Bank Merger Transactions (Proposed SOP) that is relevant to all insured depository institutions (IDIs). The Proposed SOP would replace the FDIC's current SOP on Bank Merger Transactions (Current SOP) and proposes a principles-based overview that describes the FDIC's administration of its responsibilities under the Bank Merger Act (BMA). The Proposed SOP focuses on the scope of transactions subject to FDIC approval, the FDIC's process for evaluating merger applications, and the principles that guide the FDIC's consideration of the applicable statutory factors as set forth in the BMA. The Supplementary Information section below contains explanatory content, including historical data, to provide additional context for the Proposed SOP. DATES: Comments must be received by June 18, 2024. ADDRESSES: All comments related to this Proposed SOP must include the agency name and RIN 3064-ZA31. Please send comments by one method only directed to: Agency Website: http://www.fdic.gov/​regulations/​laws/​federal/​ . Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the agency's website. Email: Comments@fdic.gov . Include RIN 3064-ZA31 in the subject line of the message. Mail: James P. Sheesley,…
Citation: 89 FR 29222
