FDICIA
Passed in 1991 at the height of the Savings and Loan Crisis (S&L), this act fortified the FDIC's role and resources in protecting consumers. The most notable provisions of the act raised the FDIC's U.S. Treasury line of credit from $5 million to $30 million, revamped the FDIC auditing and evaluation standards of member banks, and created the Truth in Savings Act (Regulation DD).
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Cancellation
Notification by a broker advising his or her client that an incorrect exchange deal was conducted and that the activity is being pointed out. For e ...
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UFMI
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