OCC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rulemaking and Policy Statement on Bank Mergers

WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced today that it will extend until June 15, 2024, the comment period on its proposal to update its rules for business combinations to allow interested parties more time to provide comments.

The proposal also includes a policy statement to clarify the OCC’s review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.

Comments were originally due by April 15, 2024.

Related Links

• Federal Register Extension Notice (PDF)

• Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu