Proposed rule · 2026-07806

Bank Conversions and Mergers, Subpart C-Merger of Insured Credit Unions Into Banks

The NCUA Board (Board) is proposing to amend its regulations governing the merger of insured credit unions into banks. The Board proposes to eliminate certain prescriptive procedural, disclosure, and communication requirements. This action is necessary to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and provide credit union boards of directors with greater flexibility to exercise their business judgment. The intended effect of these changes is to ensure members receive clear and effective disclosures while simplifying compliance for credit unions, reducing administrative costs, and modernizing the conversion process.