Fed Reviews Bank Holding Company Formations and Mergers

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.

2026-13690 — Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Some companies want to become bank holding companies or buy other banks, and the Federal Reserve is checking their applications. If you have thoughts, you can send comments by August 6, 2026. This affects banks in Oklahoma, Texas, and even a Canadian bank looking to expand in the U.S., with no big money changes announced yet.

2026-13689 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

If you want to buy shares in a bank or a bank holding company, you need to tell the Federal Reserve first. They’re checking these requests carefully and want to hear from the public by July 22, 2026. This helps keep banks safe and fair while making sure everyone knows who’s in charge.

2026-13287 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

Some families and trusts want to buy shares in banks in Texas, 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 July 16, 2026, to speak up. This process helps keep bank ownership clear and protects everyone’s money.

2026-13067 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

Some folks want to buy more shares in banks or bank companies, and the Federal Reserve is checking their plans to keep things safe and fair. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until July 14, 2026, to speak up! This process helps make sure big money moves in banks happen smoothly and openly.

2026-12697 — 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 on the up and up. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until July 9, 2026, to speak up. This process helps keep banks safe and sound while letting new owners step in with the right approvals.

Previous: 2025-13430 — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Science Advisory Board (SAB)

The NOAA Science Advisory Board is getting a fresh green light to keep doing its important job of giving smart advice on ocean and weather science. This means scientists and the public will keep benefiting from expert guidance on research and education. No big changes or new costs are coming, and the board will keep working just like it has since 1997.

Next: 2025-13432 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

Some families and groups want to buy or keep control of shares in banks or bank companies. The Federal Reserve is checking these requests and wants the public to share their thoughts by August 1, 2025. This helps keep bank ownership clear and fair, with no surprises on who’s in charge or how much money is involved.