FIN REG-AFFILIATES

Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Adds provisions concerning investments and participation by affiliates of any bank or trust company acting in its fiduciary capacity. Provides that any bank or trust company may purchase services or products from an affiliate provided that the purchase is otherwise prudent and not prohibited by the instrument governing the fiduciary relationship. Provides that the compensation for the service or product may be in addition to the compensation which the bank, trust company, or its affiliate is otherwise entitled as a fiduciary. Provides that the bank or trust company must disclose, in a specified manner, any purchase authorized by the new provisions. Applies to any bank or trust company doing banking or trust business in this State including any national bank, national trust company, or any of its affiliates. Effective January 1, 2005.