Senator Warren Critiques Fed and OCC's Approach to Bank Mergers

In a recent statement, Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for allegedly relying on outdated criteria when evaluating bank merger proposals. This assertion comes amidst ongoing discussions about the health and competitiveness of the banking sector in the United States, particularly in the context of rising consolidation trends.

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