The "Keeping Deposits Local Act" amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to modify the regulatory treatment of reciprocal deposits , specifically revising the amount of these deposits that are not considered funds obtained through a deposit broker. This adjustment aims to provide insured depository institutions with greater flexibility in managing their deposit base by establishing a new tiered calculation system for this exemption, which is based on an institution's total liabilities. For example, 50% of reciprocal deposits are exempt for institutions with liabilities up to $1 billion, with this percentage gradually decreasing for larger institutions, down to 2% for those exceeding $1 trillion in liabilities. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the definition of an eligible "agent institution" by requiring it to have a CAMELS rating of 1, 2, or 3 , replacing a less specific financial condition requirement to ensure robust financial health among participating institutions.
The "Keeping Deposits Local Act" amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to modify the regulatory treatment of reciprocal deposits , specifically revising the amount of these deposits that are not considered funds obtained through a deposit broker. This adjustment aims to provide insured depository institutions with greater flexibility in managing their deposit base by establishing a new tiered calculation system for this exemption, which is based on an institution's total liabilities. For example, 50% of reciprocal deposits are exempt for institutions with liabilities up to $1 billion, with this percentage gradually decreasing for larger institutions, down to 2% for those exceeding $1 trillion in liabilities. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the definition of an eligible "agent institution" by requiring it to have a CAMELS rating of 1, 2, or 3 , replacing a less specific financial condition requirement to ensure robust financial health among participating institutions.