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Bank Merger and Acquisition Policy Changes: The Opportunity Is Now

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Banking agencies and the DOJ have signaled an openness to bank M&A where the combined institutions will enhance competition, customer benefits, technological innovation, and enterprise risk management....more

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FDIC proposing rescinding merger policy adopted in September

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The FDIC has proposed rescinding the agency’s 2024 Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions. FDIC officials said at the time of issuance that the Statement of Policy addresses the scope of transactions that will be...more

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FDIC Withdraws Merger Policy, Brokered Deposits Proposal

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James Stevens, co-leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Financial Services Industry Group, was quoted in the March 5, 2025 Banking Dive article, “FDIC Withdraws Merger Policy, Brokered Deposits Proposal.”...more

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FDIC Acting Chairman Hill Outlines Near-Term Policy Direction

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On January 20, Travis Hill became the Acting Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Following his remarks on FDIC policy issues on January 10 at the American Bankers Association, in his first statement...more

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FDIC, OCC and Justice Department update bank merger guidelines

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The FDIC, the OCC and the Justice Department earlier this month issued updated standards for bank mergers. The three agencies acted separately, although officials noted that they had worked with the other agencies involved....more

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FDIC and OCC Finalize New Guidelines on Bank Mergers

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Yesterday, both the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) finalized new guidelines regarding bank mergers. According to the agencies, these updates aim to enhance...more

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League of Southeastern Credit Unions and Virginia Credit Union League Announce Merger Plans

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Tuesday, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) and the Virginia Credit Union League (VCUL) announced plans to merge, marking the first state league consolidation since 2022. According to the leagues’ combined...more

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FDIC Proposal on Change-in-Control Notices Has Potential Ripple Effects on M&A

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Some advisers suggested the bank regulatory agencies could join forces without this proposed rule, though they have not always coordinated on various works in the past. Although the agencies could collaborate informally,...more

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FDIC Proposes Increased Scrutiny of Bank Mergers

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Today, a divided Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) Board of Directors issued a proposed Statement of Policy (SOP) on bank merger transactions that would create a combined bank with more than $100 billion in...more

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OCC Proposal and Policy Statement on Bank Mergers Could Freeze the Banking Industry in Place

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The Situation: On January 29, 2024, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") requested comment on a proposed rule updating its bank merger rules and incorporating a policy statement (the "Proposal") on agency...more

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Second Circuit Adopts "Transfer-by-Transfer" Approach to Bankruptcy Code's Safe Harbor for Securities Contracts Payments

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The scope of the Bankruptcy Code's "safe harbor" shielding certain securities, commodity, or forward-contract payments from avoidance as fraudulent transfers has long been a magnet for controversy, particularly after the U.S....more

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Update: Members of National Credit Union Trade Associations Overwhelmingly Vote to Merge

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As discussed here, on August 1, the two major national credit union trade associations — the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) — announced plans to merge...more

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National Credit Union Trade Associations Announce Intent to Merge

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On August 1, the two major national credit union trade associations — the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) — announced plans to merge and create a new...more

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FRB Governor Bowman Speaks on Bank Regulation and Supervision

Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”) Governor Michelle Bowman gave remarks last week to the American Bankers Association (“ABA”) Community Banking Conference. Governor Bowman discussed the role of FRB independence, predictability...more

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Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - December 2018

This quarter’s issue includes summaries and associated court opinions of selected cases principally decided between September 2018 and October 2018. ...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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Shareholders have accused Under Armour of “concealing the impact” of Sports Authority’s bankruptcy from investors in order to artificially inflate its stock price. The suit comes on the heels of a disastrous Q4 for UA, in...more

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We learned about KraftHeinz’s offer to merge with Unilever only after it had been rejected. And now it appears to be off the table completely—all $143 billion of it....more

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We had a pretty good inkling this was coming. Yahoo and Verizon are reportedly nearing a new deal, with Y! knocking something close to $300 million off of the sale price to ensure that Verizon will still go through with the...more

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Japan’s SoftBank hasn’t been shy about bold moves, but its most recent one—the decision to buy American PE giant Fortress Investment Group—is an especially big one. The deal is seen as bolstering SoftBank’s recently announced...more

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We’ve talked a fair amount about the switch to chip & pin card systems over the past few years. But how about a lack of cards altogether? Because that’s what the banks have in mind....more

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Corporate News - February 2017

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A monthly newsletter covering topics of interest in the field of UK corporate law including mergers and acquisitions, listed companies, equity capital markets, corporate governance and general company law. ...more

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The Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2017

Private investment funds and advisers are likely to face new regulatory challenges and increased litigation risks in 2017, not only because of a change in the administration, but also because many advisers have not corrected...more

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IP in the mix: M&A Year in Review - 2016

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Around the globe and across a wide variety of industry sectors, our IP practice collaborated with our corporate and other practice areas of our firm to provide integrated legal services for our clients and friends on...more

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In a closely watched battle over the DOL’s new fiduciary rule for retirement account investment advisers, the Labor Department has scored an early first victory. A DC federal judge ruled late last week that the rule at issue...more

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Soooooo . . . about that whole Brexit thing. A UK High Court has ruled that Britain’s EU withdrawal cannot move forward without the approval of Parliament, setting off more uncertainty and what’s expected to be a series of...more

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