Understanding the emerging bank M&A policy landscape
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The banking agencies and the Justice Department are shifting how they assess and review bank mergers and acquisitions. On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by Alkami — ABA SVP Hu Benton discusses what bankers need to know about potential deals and offers amid the wave of policy changes. Among other topics, Benton explores: The Justice Department’s review of bank merger guidelines The FDIC’s newly released policy statement on mergers. How the OCC is evaluating mergers among national banks and federal thrifts. How bank mergers fit into the Biden administration and executive agencies’ broader approach to antitrust considerations. A new resource from ABA and Squire Patton Boggs to help banks assess their readiness for a transaction.   Access “Bank Mergers & Acquisitions: A Self-Assessment Guide“ This episode is presented by Alkami.
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