Federal Reserve Reviews Routine Bank Share Acquisitions
Published Date: 6/29/2026
Notice
Summary
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.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Public comment deadline: July 14, 2026
You can send written comments about the people who want to buy bank shares. Comments must be received by the Federal Reserve or the Board of Governors not later than July 14, 2026.
Comments will be publicly disclosed
If you submit a comment, it will be made public and generally available without change. Do not include confidential personal or business information in your comments because that information will be disclosed.
Applications available for public inspection
The public portions of the change-in-control applications are available for inspection at the listed Federal Reserve Banks and at the Board of Governors, and may also be requested via the Board's Freedom of Information Office. You can contact the indicated Reserve Bank or the Board's FOIA office to obtain these filings.
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