Insured Depository Institution and Depository Institution Holding Company Mergers and Acquisitions

Summary

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving insured depository institutions (IDIs) and their holding companies implicate a host of regulatory considerations, including state and federal banking laws, corporation laws, and antitrust considerations. This practice note provides an overview of the federal bank regulatory framework governing M&A for IDIs and depository institution holding companies.