FDIC Rolls Back Bank Merger Guidelines Quickly
Published Date: 7/3/2025
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The FDIC is rolling back its 2024 bank merger rules and bringing back the old ones for now. This affects banks planning to merge, giving them familiar ground while the FDIC reviews and plans bigger changes. No immediate money impact, but banks should watch for future updates!
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