Friday, July 3, 2009

Elizabeth State Bank

The FDIC was busy this holiday weekend seizing six banks after the close of business this fourth of July weekend. Elizabeth State Bank became the 49th bank to be shut down by the agency in 2009. From the official FDIC press release.

The Elizabeth State Bank, Elizabeth, Illinois, was closed today by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Galena State Bank and Trust, Galena, Illinois, to assume all of the deposits of The Elizabeth State Bank.

Do not hesitate to visit the official FDIC webpage if you should have any questions.

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