Fed Reviews Who’s Snagging Savings and Loan Shares

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.

2026-11522 — 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.

2026-11100 — Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Bank companies want to grow by forming new groups, buying other banks, or merging with them. If you’re involved with these companies, you can share your thoughts by July 3, 2026. These moves could change who controls local banks and might affect money and services in your community.

Previous: 2025-16892 — Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to a Marine Geophysical Survey of the Cascadia Subduction Zone in the Northeast Pacific Ocean

The government gave Scripps Institution of Oceanography permission to safely study the Cascadia Subduction Zone underwater, even if it might disturb some marine mammals a little. This survey will happen soon in the Northeast Pacific Ocean and follows strict rules to protect sea life. No big money changes, just smart science with care for ocean animals!

Next: 2025-16894 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Form 1-SA

The SEC is asking to keep using Form 1-SA, which Tier 2 companies must file twice a year to share financial updates after raising up to $75 million. About 464 companies spend lots of time and money preparing these reports, with some help from outside pros costing millions annually. You’ve got until October 6, 2025, to share your thoughts on this paperwork extension!