Fed’s Bowman Decries ‘Antiquated’ Analysis Blocking Rural Bank Mergers

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Federal Reserve负责监管事务的副主席Michelle W. Bowman表示，银行并购竞争分析对农村及小型市场银行面临的竞争估计不足，可能阻碍本可增强竞争力的合并。她还呼吁进一步明确新设银行的资本要求和审批时限，并简化Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income申报，以减轻社区银行负担。