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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

President Trump signs law rescinding OCC rule on bank mergers

On June 20, President Trump signed into law S.J. Res. 13, which of the final rule submitted by the OCC titled “Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act.” As previously covered by InfoBytes, the OCC approved a final...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC rescinds its bank merger policies in favor of previous one

On May 20, the FDIC announced its intent to rescind the 2024 Statement of Policy and reinstate its prior Bank Merger Statement of Policy. This decision reflected the FDIC’s assessment that the 2024 Statement of Policy added...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Reintroduction of Bill To Speed Up BHCA and HOLA Applications

The Trump Administration has made clear that it intends to lessen the barriers to bank merger and acquisition activity. As we previously noted, the FDIC has moved to lower some of the impediments to mergers under its 2024...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

M&A in the EU market: Essential factors for investors to consider

Investing in Europe: Is it a good time to do so? Opinions differ. The EU financial sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences, but there...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC’s Hood reportedly pledges regulatory easing for community banks and fintech advancement

On February 18, it was reported that Acting Comptroller of the OCC, Rodney Hood, announced plans to ease regulations for community banks, focusing on facilitating mergers and exploring financial technology. Speaking at a...more

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Roadmap for Changes to Bank Regulation Under the Trump Administration Begins to Emerge

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While the Trump Administration’s approach to bank regulation has been the subject of much speculation, specific proposals have yet to emerge, and the administration has yet to name key personnel in the regulatory agencies. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC Acting Chairman Hill outlines his agenda

On January 20, the FDIC appointed Travis Hill as Acting Chairman. In a prepared statement the next day, Hill outlined his agenda to address changes at the Corporation. Among other efforts, he announced a wholesale review of...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Changes Afoot

As the new administration settles in, it has begun to catalyze significant changes in the bank supervisory and regulatory environment. The FDIC is the first mover in this effort. Longtime director and sometime Chairman Martin...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

FRB and FDIC Issue Joint ANPR on Possible Resolution Requirements for Large Banking Organizations While FRB and OCC Approve U.S....

The Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) Board issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPR”) titled “Resolution-Related Resource Requirements for Large Banking...more

Miller Nash LLP

Chaos at the FDIC—What Portends for Banks in 2022

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Recent events at the FDIC leading up to the resignation of Chairman Jelena McWilliams foreshadow a challenging year for banks in 2022. The unprecedented power struggle at the FDIC whereby a majority of the Board initiated a...more

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FRB Issues Proposed Rule Implementing Dodd-Frank Act’s Concentration Limit on Large Financial Companies

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The FRB issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) that would implement section 622 (“section 622”) of the Dodd-Frank Act, which established a financial sector concentration limit (the “Concentration Limit”)...more

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