By notational vote, the Board approved a Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions, Delay of Compliance Date for Digital Sign Requirements under Part 328, Subpart A, and Withdrawal of Proposed Rules (1. Brokered Deposits Proposal, 2. Corporate Governance Proposal, 3. Change in Bank Control Act Proposal, and 4. Incentive-based Compensation Arrangements).

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) by notational vote approved a Review of FDIC Regulations in Accordance with the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA), Request to Publish Third Notice Requesting Comment on Three Categories of Regulations.

The FDIC Board of Directors met in closed session December 17th, at 10:30 a.m., ET.