Why do contagion effects vary among bank failures?

Article Abstract:

Research describing contagion effects caused by publicized bank failures is presented, on the basis of surveys of ninety nine publicized bank failures from 1980 to 1996. Particular attention is given to reasons for the diversity of contagion effects amongst bank failures.

Research, Bank failures

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Banks' reserve management, transaction costs, and the timing of Federal Reserve intervention

Article Abstract:

Even at higher cost, US banks tend to hold more reserves, which the Federal Reserve provides, on days when the cost of holding them is cyclically highest because settlement days are when they have precise information on their reserve needs.

Bank Reserves, Finance, United States. Federal Reserve Board

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Can mergers ensure the survival if credit unions in the third millennium?

Article Abstract:

The mergers of credit unions in Australia and the US and their ability to compete with commercial banks is discussed. Efficiencies of scale and technology gains are described.

Australia, Credit Unions, Models, Acquisitions and mergers, Bank mergers

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