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Bank Reserves: Definition, Purpose, and Impact on the Economy

By Itho December 10, 2009

[ad_1] What Are Bank Reserves? Bank reserves, crucial to financial stability, are the minimum cash reserves institutions must maintain to meet central bank mandates. Held either in vaults or…

Bank Capital: Meaning and Classifications

By Itho November 5, 2008

[ad_1] What Is Bank Capital? Bank capital is the difference between a bank's assets and its liabilities. It is the bank's net worth. The asset portion of a bank's capital…

Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 (ERTA): Overview

By Itho October 28, 2008

[ad_1] What Was the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981? The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 (ERTA) was the largest tax cut in U.S. history. Signed by President Ronald…

Board of Governors: Overview, Duties, FAQ

By Itho October 27, 2008

[ad_1] What Is a Board of Governors? A board of governors is a group of people appointed to oversee the management of an institution. The U.S. Postal Service, the BBC,…

Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO): Definition, Role, Example

By Itho October 27, 2008

[ad_1] What Is an Asset-Liability Committee? An asset-liability committee (ALCO), also known as surplus management, is a supervisory group that coordinates the management of assets and liabilities with a goal…

Basel II: Banking Regulations, Purpose, and Key Reforms

By Itho April 4, 2008

[ad_1] What Is Basel II? Released in 2004, Basel II is a pivotal banking regulation framework by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. It strengthens the principles of Basel…