FIL-24-2016
April 6, 2016
Supplemental Guidance Related to the FDIC Statement of Policy on Applications for Deposit Insurance
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Summary:
The FDIC is issuing guidance in the form of supplemental “Questions and Answers” (Q&As) to aid applicants in developing proposals for deposit insurance. The supplemental Q&As, which address business planning, provide additional transparency to the application process and supplement the guidance issued November 20, 2014, through Financial Institution Letter (FIL) 56-2014.
Statement of Applicability to Institutions With Total Assets Under $1 Billion: This Financial Institution Letter applies to all insured depository institutions.
Highlights:
- Part 303 (Subpart B) of the FDIC Rules and Regulations (12 U.S.C. § 1815) sets forth the administrative procedures to apply for deposit insurance.
- The FDIC Statement of Policy on Applications for Deposit Insurance, which was effective October 1, 1998, provides additional guidance to proposed depository institutions applying for deposit insurance.
- The FDIC issued Q&As on November 20, 2014, through FIL-56-2014, entitled Guidance Related to the FDIC Statement of Policy on Applications for Deposit Insurance. The Q&As addressed pre-filing meetings, processing timelines, initial capitalization, and initial business plans of de novo institutions.
- The supplemental Q&As address business plan content with respect to initial submissions, weaknesses identified in submitted plans, and changes in business plans.
- The FDIC may post additional Q&As as circumstances warrant.