Federal Reserve Approves New Regional Bank Charter and Expands Field of Membership

Summary

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has approved a new charter for a regional bank, expanding its field of membership to include more communities in the Midwest. The bank will begin operations in 2024, with a planned expansion to 30 locations by 2026.

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