Investments in Corporate Debt Securities by Savings Associat

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Investments in Corporate Debt Securities by Savings AssociationsFIL-34-2012
July 24, 2012






Summary:The FDIC has issued a final rule that would prohibit state and federal savings associations from acquiring or holding a corporate debt security when the security's issuer does not have an adequate capacity to meet all financial commitments under the security for the projected life of the security. The final rule is being issued under section 939(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Savings associations must be in compliance with this rule by January 1, 2013. Additionally, the FDIC has issued final guidance that sets forth due diligence standards for determining the credit quality of a corporate debt security.
Statement of Applicability to Institutions Under $1 Billion in Total Assets: This guidance applies to all savings associations acquiring or holding corporate debt securities.


Distribution:
FDIC-Insured Savings Associations
Complete Financial Institution Letter: http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial ... 12034.html