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Summary:

On December 18, 2018, the �౦��Ϸ���� Board of Directors authorized publication of (1) the attached final rule on the treatment of reciprocal deposits, and (2) the attached advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) inviting comment on all aspects of the �౦��Ϸ����'s brokered deposit and interest rate regulations.

Statement of Applicability to Institutions with Total Assets under $1 Billion: This Financial Institution Letter applies to all �౦��Ϸ����-insured financial institutions.

Highlights:

Final Rule:

• Section 202 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act amends Section 29 of the Federal Deposit Act to except a capped amount of reciprocal brokered deposits from treatment as brokered deposits for certain insured depository institutions. Section 202 defines terms, including "reciprocal deposits," "covered deposits," and "agent institution."
• The �౦��Ϸ���� is incorporating these statutory definitions into section 337.6(e)(2) of the �౦��Ϸ���� Rules and Regulations without change.
• Section 202 also confirms that the current statutory and regulatory rate restrictions for less than well-capitalized institutions apply to reciprocal deposits that are excepted from treatment as brokered deposits.
• Additionally, the �౦��Ϸ���� is making conforming amendments to its assessments regulations, Part 327 of the �౦��Ϸ���� Rules and Regulations, to be consistent with the statutory definition of reciprocal deposits.
• The Final Rule will take effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:

• The ANPR is part of the �౦��Ϸ����'s effort to comprehensively review its regulations and policies.
• The �౦��Ϸ���� seeks comment on all aspects of the brokered deposit and interest rate restriction regulations.
• Comments will be accepted for 90 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Suggested Distribution:

• All �౦��Ϸ����-insured institutions

Suggested Routing:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Financial Officer

Paper copies may be obtained through the �౦��Ϸ����'s Public Information Center, 3501 Fairfax Drive, E 1002, Arlington, VA 22226 (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200).

Additional Related Topics:

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation