Indiana Code 28-1-11-12. Federal reserve system and federal deposit insurance corporation membership; federal securities
(1) to purchase and hold for the purpose of becoming a member of the federal reserve system:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 28-1-11-12
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Federal Reserve System: The central bank of the United States. The Fed, as it is commonly called, regulates the U.S. monetary and financial system. The Federal Reserve System is composed of a central governmental agency in Washington, D.C. (the Board of Governors) and twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks in major cities throughout the United States. Source: OCC
(B) so much of the capital stock of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as will qualify it for membership, pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. § 1811 through 1833e);
(2) to do anything necessary or appropriate to acquire and maintain insurance of its deposits in accordance with the provisions of any federal law in force on or after July 1, 1933;
(3) to become a member of the federal reserve system; and
(4) to have and exercise all powers, not in conflict with the laws of this state, which are conferred upon any such member by the Federal Reserve Act. With the express approval of the department, and except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any bank or trust company shall have the power to purchase and hold shares of the capital stock, bonds, notes, debentures, or any other securities or obligations issued at any time by any agency or instrumentality of the federal government. After July 1, 1933, no bank or trust company shall purchase the capital stock of any joint stock land bank organized pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 2001 through 2279aa-14 and hold the stock so purchased in an amount in excess of ten percent (10%) of the capital and surplus of such bank or trust company.
Formerly: Acts 1933, c.40, s.181; Acts 1935, c.5, s.28; Acts 1937, c.33, s.19. As amended by P.L.263-1985, SEC.61; P.L.8-1991, SEC.12; P.L.42-1993, SEC.28; P.L.213-2007, SEC.41; P.L.217-2007, SEC.39.