October 16, 2025
On October 15, 2025, Seneca Bancorp, Inc., Baldwinsville, New York, the holding company for Seneca Savings Bank, National Association, completed its conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and its related stock offering. At the same time, Seneca Savings Bank converted its charter from a federal savings association to a national banking association. A total of 1,044,858 shares of common stock were sold in the offering at $10.00 per share. Seneca Bancorp’s common stock is quoted on the OTCQX Market under the symbol "SNNF."
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October 15, 2025
On October 10, 2025, First Interstate Bank, Billings, Montana, completed its previously announced sale of twelve branches – ten Arizona branches and two Kansas branches – to Enterprise Bank & Trust.
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October 9, 2025
To our clients and friends:
We have updated our monthly Bankers’ Bulletin publication with a revised presentation format, featuring new content and additional practical tips to help banks implement the regulatory developments we cover. Today we published Volume 22, which provides our insights into key banking industry developments from September 2025, including:
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October 1, 2025
To our clients and friends:
On September 30, 2025, the federal government’s funding ran out resulting in a shutdown beginning on October 1, 2025, which will continue until Congress passes and the President signs new appropriations legislation. Some federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, are affected while others, such as federal banking regulators, will continue without (or with minimal) interruption. Our Legal Update covering certain of the impacts of the shutdown is available here.
Luse Gorman regularly advises financial institutions regarding bank regulatory and securities matters. If you have any questions about this Legal Update, please contact us. To learn more about our firm and services, please visit our website.
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September 29, 2025
To our clients and friends:
On September 15, 2025, the SEC issued a no-action letter in response to Exxon Mobil Corporation’s request to implement a "retail shareholder voting program" whereby its retail shareholders would authorize the perpetual voting of their shares in favor of management’s recommendations. Our Legal Update, available [here], describes the requirements for— and potential ramifications of— implementing a standing proxy program. Our Legal Update also offers tips for public holding companies interested in pursuing the use of standing proxies.
Luse Gorman, PC regularly advises companies regarding corporate governance, shareholder matters and SEC developments. If you have any questions related to this Legal Update, please contact the authors. To learn more about our firm and services, please visit our website.
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