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Ford Launches Industrial Bank Amid Regulatory Debates

1/23/2026

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Ford Credit will launch a U.S. industrial bank in Salt Lake City after conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Utah regulators.
The bank will accept insured deposits and offer certificates of deposit and auto financing, leveraging Ford's experience from its European operations.
The FDIC approved General Motors (GM)'s application for a similar bank amid ongoing debates about the regulatory oversight of industrial loan charters.

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Ford Credit will launch a U.S. industrial bank in Salt Lake City after conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Utah regulators.
The bank will accept insured deposits and offer certificates of deposit and auto financing, leveraging Ford's experience from its European operations.
The FDIC approved General Motors (GM)'s application for a similar bank amid ongoing debates about the regulatory oversight of industrial loan charters.