The Department of Banking News Bulletin

 Bulletin # 1851
Week Ending August 13, 1999

This bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications. Any observations you may have are solicited. Any comments should be in writing to John P. Burke, Banking Commissioner, at the Connecticut Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800 or via E-mail to john.burke@ct.gov. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.


STATE BANK ACTIVITY
Branch Activity

Section 36a-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that each application for a branch, or for a limited branch at which loans will be made, be accompanied by a plan detailing how adequate services to meet the banking needs of all community residents will be provided. Plans are submitted when such applications are filed and are available for public inspection and comment at this Department for a period of 30 days. Questions concerning branch activity should be directed to the Bank Examination Division, (860) 240-8180.
Note: dates are listed in month/day/year format.

Date Bank Location Activity
7/29/99 Cargill Bank
Putnam
203 Main Street
Danielson, CT 06260
approved
7/29/99 Cargill Bank
Putnam
Route 44
Stonewall Commons
Putnam, CT 06329
approved
8/09/99 U.S. Trust Company
  of Connecticut
Greenwich
100 West Lancaster Ave
Suite 200
Wayne, Pennsylvania
opening
date
8/11/99 The Simsbury Bank
  & Trust Company
27 Dale Road
Avon, CT 06001
opening
date

SECTION 36a-425 APPLICATION

On August 13, 1999, an application was filed by Old Kent Financial Corporation, a Michigan corporation, to establish an office of its subsidiary, Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan corporation, at 100 Technology Drive, Suite 203, Trumbull, Connecticut.

Dated: Tuesday, August 17, 1999

John P. Burke
Banking Commissioner