Fed Board Approval Announced

The Federal Reserve Board issued a press release titled "Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc".

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Federal Reserve Approves NatWest Bank Application

The release, published on August 20, 2026, was distributed at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

Highlights

  • An application filed by National Westminster Bank Plc has won the central bank's approval.
  • The British lender runs its head office from London.
  • National Westminster Bank Plc maintains a representative office location in Stamford, Connecticut.

About National Westminster Bank Plc

The British lender runs its head office from London.

The bank also maintains a representative office location in Stamford, Connecticut.

  • Approval for the NatWest filing came through from the U.S. regulator.
  • Announcement timing: August 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EDT.
  • Bank headquartered in London, England, with a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut.