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Banks and Other Financial Institutions Chapter 17-1

Chapter 17-1. A bank is business just like a store or factory Sells services such as checking, and payment accounts, savings accounts, loans, and

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Page 1: Chapter 17-1.  A bank is business just like a store or factory  Sells services such as checking, and payment accounts, savings accounts, loans, and

Banks and Other Financial Institutions

Chapter 17-1

Page 2: Chapter 17-1.  A bank is business just like a store or factory  Sells services such as checking, and payment accounts, savings accounts, loans, and

A bank is business just like a store or factory

Sells services such as checking, and payment accounts, savings accounts, loans, and investments.

Banks are regulated more strictly than most other businesses.

The Banking System

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Banks for banks Supervises and regulates member banks Helps banks serve the public efficiently US divided into 12 Federal Reserve districts

Federal Reserve System

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Holding of reserves Clearing checks in different cities

Federal Reserve Activities

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Deposits do not remain idle in banks. When you deposit money in the bank, you

are helping to create jobs and economic growth.

Banking and the Economy

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Accept deposits from people and businesses and use them to finance their business.

Commercial Banks – wide range of services

Savings & Loans – savings and loans for home mortgages

Mutual savings banks – owned and operated for the benefit of its depositors.

Credit Unions – user-owned, not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution.

Deposit Institutions

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Do not take or hold deposits Life Insurance Company Investment Companies Consumer Finance Companies Mortgage Companies Check-Cashing outlets Pawnshops

Non-Deposit Financial Institutions

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Services Safety – FDIC Convenience Fees and Charges Restrictions

Selecting a Financial Institution