# 12 C.F.R. § 347.104 (2026): Insured state nonmember bank investments in foreign organizations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_104

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 C.F.R. § 347.104 (2026)
- **Heading:** Insured state nonmember bank investments in foreign organizations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 12 CFR: Banks and Banking / Chapter III: FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION / Part 347: INTERNATIONAL BANKING / § 347.104: § 347.104   Insured state nonmember bank investments in foreign organizations.

## Text

(a)
Investment in foreign banks or foreign banking organizations.
A bank may directly or indirectly acquire and retain equity interests in a foreign bank or foreign banking organization.
(b)
Investment in other foreign organizations.
A bank may only:
(1) acquire and retain equity interests in foreign organizations, other than foreign banks or foreign banking organizations in amounts of 50 percent or less of the foreign organization's voting equity interests, if the equity interest is held through a domestic or foreign subsidiary; and
(2) The bank meets its minimum capital requirements.

## Nearby sections

- [12 C.F.R. § 347.101 (2026) § 347.101   Authority, purpose, and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_101.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.102 (2026) § 347.102   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_102.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.103 (2026) § 347.103   Effect of state law on actions taken under this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_103.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.104 (2026) § 347.104   Insured state nonmember bank investments in foreign organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_104.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.105 (2026) § 347.105   Permissible financial activities outside the United States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_105.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.106 (2026) § 347.106   Going concerns.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_106.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.107 (2026) § 347.107   Joint ventures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_107.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.108 (2026) § 347.108   Portfolio investments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_108.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.109 (2026) § 347.109   Limitations on indirect investments in nonfinancial foreign organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_109.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.110 (2026) § 347.110   Affiliate holdings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_110.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.111 (2026) § 347.111   Underwriting and dealing limits applicable to foreign organizations held by insured state nonmember banks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_111.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.112 (2026) § 347.112   Restrictions applicable to foreign organizations that act as futures commission merchants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_112.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.113 (2026) § 347.113   Restrictions applicable to activities by a foreign organization in the United States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_113.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 347.114 (2026) § 347.114   Extensions of credit to foreign organizations held by insured state nonmember banks; shares of foreign organizations held in connection with debts previously contracted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P347_S347_114.md)

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