We handle requests from bank holding companies, state member banks, foreign organizations and individuals to form a bank holding company, acquire a bank or a controlling interest in a banking organization, engage in certain non-bank activities, merge with another bank or establish branches.
The link provides a general description of the filing, the publication requirements, the form to be submitted, the processing time frame, and the relevant statutory factors associated with that type of proposal.
Types of filings processed by the Federal Reserve System are provided. Select a filing type to obtain the required form and filing instructions. Also available- special instructions on how to establish a De Novo branch.
The number of copies of an application/notice to be submitted to this Reserve Bank is dependent on the type of application/notice that is filed.
Federal regulations require that notice of certain proposals be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the communities that will be affected to allow the general public an opportunity to comment.
Copies of banking applications may be requested from the Reserve Bank. Requests must be made in writing, via mail or by facsimile, or by e-mail. Please note a fee for copies may be charged. Requests should be forwarded to:
Gaile B. Clark
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
P. 0. Box 27622
Richmond, VA 23261
Fax: (804)697-4021
Phone: (804)697-8825
Mail:
Adam M. Drimer
Assistant Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
P.O. Box 27622
Richmond, VA 23261
Parcel Delivery:
Adam M. Drimer
Assistant Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
FRBR Warehouse
2050 Magnolia Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Parties wanting to comment on banking applications must submit their comments in writing, via mail or facsimile. Comments must be received by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the public comment period. Comments should be forwarded to:
Adam M. Drimer
Assistant Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
P. 0. Box 27622
Richmond, VA 23261
Fax: (804)697-4021
Adam Drimer
Assistant Vice President
(804) 697-8980
Wayne Cox
Banking Applications Manager
(804) 697-8219