Fed Reviews Bank Holding Company Formations and Mergers for Safety
Published Date: 3/30/2026
Notice
Summary
Some companies want to become bank holding companies or buy banks, and the Federal Reserve is checking their applications. If you have thoughts, you can send comments by April 29, 2026. This process affects banks, investors, and the public, making sure big bank moves are safe and fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Opportunity to Comment by April 29, 2026
You can send written comments about the listed bank holding company applications to the Federal Reserve by April 29, 2026. Send comments to the Reserve Bank indicated for each application or to the Board of Governors at Benjamin W. McDonough, Secretary of the Board, Washington DC 20551-0001.
Your Comments Will Be Public
Comments you send are subject to public disclosure and generally will be made available without change, including personal or business contact information. Do not include confidential information in your comments.
Applications Available for Public Inspection
Public portions of the applications and related filings are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank(s) listed and at the Board of Governors, and can be requested via the Board's Freedom of Information Office at https://www.federalreserve.gov/foia/request.htm.
North Salem Seeks 13.08% Stake in Tri-County
The North Salem State Bancorporation (North Salem, Indiana) applied to acquire 13.08 percent of the voting shares of Tri-County Bancorp., and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Tri-County Bank & Trust Company, both of Roachdale, Indiana.
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