Restrictions on Branching Occurred Initially at the State Level Because

question 125

Multiple Choice

Restrictions on branching occurred initially at the state level because

• A)money center banks feared a loss of correspondent business.
• B)small unit banks feared a loss of business from the larger branching banks.
• C)improved communications and customer needs.
• D)All of the above.
• E)Answers A and B only.

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