What Are the Potential Conflicts of Interest of Allowing Commercial

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Essay

What are the potential conflicts of interest of allowing commercial banks to offer full investment banking services? Why is the proprietary trading business now more tightly regulated than before?

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Definitions:

Prone Position

Refers to lying flat, especially face downward.

Spine

the central support structure of the vertebral column, consisting of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the pelvis.

Trendelenburg Position

A medical position where the patient's legs are elevated higher than the head, often used to improve venous return to the heart.

Feet Elevated

A position in which the feet are raised higher than the rest of the body, often recommended for reducing swelling or improving circulation.