Bank mergers

FDIC’s New Merger Guidelines Heighten Focus on Bank Sector’s ‘Stability’

FDIC’s New Merger Guidelines Heighten Focus on Bank Sector’s ‘Stability’
FDIC’s New Merger Guidelines Heighten Focus on Bank Sector’s ‘Stability’
September 17, 2024  |  Banking

For the banks, the urge to merge may get held up by regulators — who’d formerly been using decades-old guidelines by which to judge the...

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FDIC’s Resolution Rule Spotlights Specter of Large Bank Failures and Megamergers
FDIC’s Resolution Rule Spotlights Specter of Large Bank Failures and Megamergers
June 21, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Last year marked a seismic shift in financial services — as five bank failures tested the ways and means at the disposal of government and...

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European Central Bank Member Calls for Easier Cross-Border Bank Mergers
European Central Bank Member Calls for Easier Cross-Border Bank Mergers
May 29, 2024  |  Banking

European Central Bank (ECB) governing council member Françoise Villeroy de Galhau reportedly said Wednesday (May 29) that mergers of banks in different European countries should...

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BNP Paribas CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafé: Europe’s Regulations Limit Bank Mergers
BNP Paribas CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafé: Europe’s Regulations Limit Bank Mergers
May 14, 2024  |  Banking

BNP Paribas CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafé reportedly expressed skepticism about the potential for a revival of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in European banking. Get the...

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Bank Regulators Worry About Merger Systemic Risks, Banks About Fraud
Bank Regulators Worry About Merger Systemic Risks, Banks About Fraud
March 22, 2024  |  Banking

Michael Hsu, acting comptroller of the currency at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), recently voiced support for a new proposal by Federal Deposit Insurance...

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FDIC Proposes Revisions to Statement of Policy on Bank Mergers
FDIC Proposes Revisions to Statement of Policy on Bank Mergers
March 21, 2024  |  Banking

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is seeking public comment on a proposal that would “update, strengthen and clarify” its approach to evaluating bank mergers.  Get...

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Deutsche Bank CEO Brushes Off Commerzbank Merger Rumors
Deutsche Bank CEO Brushes Off Commerzbank Merger Rumors
January 18, 2024  |  Banking

The head of Deutsche Bank says merging with Commerzbank is not a priority. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Citizens Financial Group CEO Predicts Limited Consolidation in Banking Sector
Citizens Financial Group CEO Predicts Limited Consolidation in Banking Sector
September 06, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Consolidation in the U.S. banking sector is expected to be limited in the near future due to high interest rates and regulatory pressures, according to Citizens...

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Yellen Predicts More Bank Mergers This Year
Yellen Predicts More Bank Mergers This Year
June 25, 2023  |  Banking

Rising interest rates and a recent banking crisis could lead more lenders to merge this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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