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The consequences of deregulation: a comparison of the experiences of UK building societies with those of US savings and loan associations

Authors :
Barnes, Paul
Ward, Martin
Source :
Crime, Law and Social Change. April, 1999, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p209, 36 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

UK building societies were not as negatively effected by deregulation as US savings and loan associations. Diversified control of the building societies, some closer regulation, the 1986 Act, and the increased professionalism of boards of directors and senior management allowed the building societies to recover quickly from deregulation.

Details

ISSN :
09254994
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Crime, Law and Social Change
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.59448268