Glass-Steagall Act of 1933

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:affects limited speculative investments by banks
gptkbp:amended_by various amendments over the years
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt
gptkbp:banking_crisis aimed to prevent future banking crises
gptkbp:banking_industry transformed the banking industry in the U. S.
gptkbp:banking_legislation one of the most significant banking legislations in U. S. history
gptkbp:banking_reform a key component of banking reform efforts
part of broader banking reforms
gptkbp:banking_separation established clear boundaries between banking sectors
gptkbp:banking_structure changed the structure of the banking industry.
gptkbp:conflict aimed to mitigate the effects of financial crises
gptkbp:controversy debate over its repeal
gptkbp:criticism seen as overly restrictive by some economists
gptkbp:date_enacted 1933-06-16
gptkbp:economic_impact reduced bank failures
gptkbp:economic_policy part of broader economic policy reforms
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Federal_Reserve
gptkbp:financial_stability contributed to post-war economic growth
promoted financial stability in the U. S.
gptkbp:financials changed banking practices for decades
created a more stable financial system
increased public awareness of banking issues
limited certain financial innovations
reshaped the financial system in the U. S.
gptkbp:historical_context response to stock market crash of 1929
gptkbp:historical_debate debate over its effectiveness
gptkbp:historical_impact had a lasting impact on U. S. banking policy
gptkbp:historical_significance restored public confidence in banks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Glass-Steagall Act of 1933
gptkbp:impact increased banking stability
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for prohibition of bank affiliations with securities firms
establishment of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Great_Depression
gptkbp:is_implemented_in implemented by the Federal Reserve
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Henry_B._Steagall
gptkb:Carter_Glass
gptkbp:legacy calls for reinstatement after financial crises
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Dodd-Frank_Act
gptkb:Banking_Act_of_1935
gptkbp:modern_relevance financial crisis of 2007-2008
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:New_Deal_legislation
gptkbp:provides_oversight_for enhanced financial oversight of banks
gptkbp:public_reaction generally positive at the time
gptkbp:purpose separate commercial and investment banking
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance introduced new banking regulations
set a precedent for future financial regulation
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:financial_regulation
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Gramm-Leach-Bliley_Act
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carter_Glass
gptkb:America's_Great_Depression
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6