Business · 24/08/2015Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Farm Credit Administration Amends Regulations on Bank Mergers and Consolidations

The Farm Credit Administration has updated its regulations to clarify the merger review and approval process for Farm Credit System banks and associations, requiring independent validation of ballots and tabulation of stockholder votes, as well as informational meetings on proposed mergers.

Original source language: Federal Register — Farm Credit AdministrationOpen original release →

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