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Global banking and national regulation: a conference summary
Although banking across national borders has expanded rapidly, banking regulation remains nationally based. As a result, governments and financial institutions face significant challenges when instability arises. At the Chicago Fed?s International Banking Conference, participants explored cross-border banking issues and ways to improve the current system.
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Comparing the prime and subprime mortgage markets
Against the backdrop of news reports on high mortgage delinquency rates, this article examines recent trends in mortgage lending and compares the prime and subprime markets in particular.