One of the interesting developments on the American banking scene during the post-World War II era has been the increased interest shown by minority groups in the ownership and operation of commercial banks

Over the past several years readers of this Review have been exposed to a number of articles dealing with the concept of banking structure and, more specifically, with the structure of geographic banking markets in the Fifth Federal Reserve District

In addition to its central banking responsibilities, the Federal Reserve System also plays an important role in correspondent banking. The twelve Federal Reserve banks supply services, including check collection, wire transfer of funds, provision of currency and coin, and safekeeping of...

Recently Arthur Burns, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, reported to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the condition of the nation's banking system

In the normal course of operations, businesses are often required to supplement their internally generated cash flows with borrowed funds, making them significant participants in the short-term credit markets