The Bank of Russia has streamlined the documentation requirements for credit institutions seeking regulatory consent to establish control over other banks. As of November 17, new ordinances amend the submission process for a credit institution's business plan and instructions on acquiring shares in a financial institution.
Under the revised procedure, instead of submitting a comprehensive business plan, credit institutions must now provide data evaluating the transaction's impact on their future operations and financial stability. This change eliminates the need for approving or amending a business plan and holding a general meeting of shareholders or members for this purpose.
The adjustments aim to simplify and expedite the process by which banks can gain control over other credit institutions, reflecting an effort to reduce bureaucratic hurdles in such transactions.