FDIC Speeds Up Bank Branch Openings: Less Paperwork, More Action
Published Date: 7/18/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FDIC wants to make it easier and faster for certain banks to open new branches or move existing ones by cutting some paperwork and speeding up the process. This affects state nonmember banks and foreign bank branches, aiming to save time and simplify public notices. They’re asking for feedback before making these changes official.
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