Early in 2008, Mark-To-Market Accounting Provisions Caused the Banks To

question 5

Multiple Choice

Early in 2008, mark-to-market accounting provisions caused the banks to:

• A)revalue their portfolio downwards.
• B)be in jeopardy of falling below the regulatory capital requirements.
• C)restrict new loans.
• D)All of the above
• E)a and c only

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