The banking agencies and the Justice Department are shifting how they assess and review bank mergers and acquisitions. On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by Alkami — ABA SVP Hu Benton discusses what bankers need to know about potential deals and offers amid the wave of policy changes.

Among other topics, Benton explores:

• The Justice Department's review of bank merger guidelines
• The FDIC's newly released policy statement on mergers.
• How the OCC is evaluating mergers among national banks and federal thrifts.
• How bank mergers fit into the Biden administration and executive agencies' broader approach to antitrust considerations.
• A new resource from ABA and Squire Patton Boggs to help banks assess their readiness for a transaction.

Access "Bank Mergers & Acquisitions: A Self-Assessment Guide"

This episode is presented by Alkami.