An examination of nonbanking asset divestitures, with an analysis of financial effects on the holding company, based on a study of 42 voluntary nonbank asset sales.

A discussion of the existing and potential effects of banking deregulation laws and proposals, with emphasis on issues surrounding efforts to weaken restrictions on banks' product decisions imposed by the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933.

A discussion of the public and corporate benefits associated with credit insurance underwriting by bank holding companies in the Fourth Federal Reserve District, featuring rate reduction guidelines, performance ratios, and earnings comparisons.

A discussion of loan quality at a cross-section of 60 regional bank holding companies located in 12 states, using net charge-offs and non- performing loans as a measure of quality, and examining the linkage between loan quality and bank performance.