Bank Holding Company Act

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Definition of “Bank Holding Company Act” :

The “Bank Holding Company Act” is a U.S. legislation, not specific to South Africa, enacted in 1956 to prevent banks from owning non-banking subsidiaries, ensuring a separation of banking and commerce. It also regulates acquisitions of other banks and requires Federal Reserve approval for establishing new banks.

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