Federal Reserve Proposes Plans to Invest in and Acquire Companies Involved in Permitted Nonbanking Activities

Summary

The Federal Reserve has announced plans to submit proposals to engage in or acquire companies that are involved in permissible nonbanking activities, as outlined in the Federal Reserve Act.

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