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FINANCIAL SERVICES REFORM.

Authors :
Nguyen, Adam
Watkins, Matt
Source :
Harvard Journal on Legislation; Summer2000, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p579-592, 14p
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The article discusses the significance of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act which was signed into law on November 12, 1999 in the U.S. The legislation lifts the 1933 Glass-Steagall Act and amends the 1956 Bank Holding Company Act. The Act establishes several safeguards designed to mitigate the adverse consequences that may arise from consolidation within the financial services industry. In addition, it restricts cross-marketing arrangements within Financial Holding Co. between the bank and non-financial subsidiaries. It is one of the highest profile pieces of legislation enacted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0017808X
Volume :
37
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Harvard Journal on Legislation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31401570