Fed Scrutinizes Bank Ownership Shake-Ups

2025-21626 — Regulatory Capital Rule: Modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies and Their Subsidiary Depository Institutions; Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt Requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies

Big U.S. banks that are super important to the economy are getting new rules to keep them safer and stronger. These changes tweak how much money they must keep on hand and how they handle long-term debt, helping prevent financial trouble. The new rules kick in soon and could affect how these banks manage billions in assets and debt.

2026-11978 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

If someone wants to buy enough shares to control a bank or bank holding company, they have to tell the Federal Reserve first. People can check these plans and share their thoughts by June 30, 2026. This keeps bank ownership clear and fair, making sure big changes don’t sneak by unnoticed.

2026-11522 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

If you or your family want to buy or control shares in a bank or bank holding company, you need to tell the Federal Reserve and wait for approval. The Federal Reserve reviews these requests carefully and invites the public to share their thoughts by June 24, 2026. This keeps bank ownership clear and fair, making sure big money moves get the green light before they happen.

2026-11523 — Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Some companies want to become bank holding companies or merge with others, which means they’ll control banks or other financial businesses. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until July 9, 2026, to send comments. These changes could shake up local banking, so keep an eye on who’s joining forces and when!

2026-11448 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

Some folks want to buy shares in banks or bank companies, and the Federal Reserve is checking their applications to make sure everything’s fair and safe. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until June 23, 2026, to speak up! This process helps keep banks strong and protects everyone’s money.

2026-11355 — Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Mascoma Mutual Financial Services from New Hampshire is merging with Androscoggin Bancorp in Maine and will also take over Portland Trust Company to offer trust services. This means bigger banking options and new services for customers in these areas. The Federal Reserve fixed a previous notice to make sure everyone knows the details clearly.

Previous: 2025-04938 — Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof From Mexico, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

The U.S. Department of Commerce is starting investigations into whether chassis and their parts from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. This move could lead to extra duties (taxes) on these imports, helping American chassis makers compete fairly. The investigations kicked off on March 18, 2025, so importers and manufacturers should watch for updates that might affect costs and trade.

Next: 2025-04940 — Corporation To Do Business Under Section 25A of the Federal Reserve Act

PNC Bank wants to keep running its international business as an Edge Corporation under a special part of the Federal Reserve Act. This means they can do more banking activities across borders with Federal Reserve approval. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until April 8, 2025, to send comments—no money changes right now, just a green light process!