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Author: | Alexander, J. |
Title: | A question of semantics |
Journal: | Banker
1990 : DEC, VOL. 140:778, p. 14-18 |
Index terms: | BANK FOR INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS EQUITY CAPITAL BANK HOLDING COMPANIES |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | Analysis of how US regulators interpreted the Basel Bank of International Settlements (BIS) capital adequacy ratios and the advantage this gives US banks over their competitors. Guidelines of 3 US regulatory bodies. Basic differences. BIS guidelines. Institutions that technically are not banks. US bank stocks and rates. Other factors. Boxes cover: US banks view, and 1992 BIS deadline. A listing of top US banking holding companies is given and a Box gives definitions. |
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