What Is the Primary Motivation Today of Forming a Financial

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the primary motivation today of forming a financial holding company?

• A) To increase speculation.
• B) To branch across state lines.
• C) To engage in activities not permitted in a bank holding company.
• D) To branch within a particular states boundaries.
• E) To reduce the risk of bank failures.

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