12 CFR § 615.5175 - Investments in Farm Credit System institution preferred stock.

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title: "12 CFR § 615.5175 - Investments in Farm Credit System institution preferred stock."
title_number: 12
title_name: "Banks and Banking"
section_number: "615.5175"
section_name: "Investments in Farm Credit System institution preferred stock."
chapter_name: "FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION"
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subchapter_name: "FARM CREDIT SYSTEM"
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part_name: "FUNDING AND FISCAL AFFAIRS, LOAN POLICIES AND OPERATIONS, AND FUNDING OPERATIONS"
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# 615.5175 Investments in Farm Credit System institution preferred stock.

Except as provided for in § 615.5171, Farm Credit banks, associations and service corporations may only purchase preferred stock issued by another Farm Credit System institution, including the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, with the written prior approval of the Farm Credit Administration. The request for approval should explain the terms and risk characteristics of the investment and the purpose and objectives for making the investment.

[70 FR 53908, Sept. 13, 2005]