International Banking Act of 1978

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
International Banking Facility (IBF)

Definition

The legislation passed in 1978 that placed domestic and foreign bank agencies under federal banking regulations. The FDIC insures US branches of foreign banks, and these banks are audited and must keep a determined level of non-interest-bearing reserve account balances.

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