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The
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, also known as the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services Modernization Act,
Pub.L. 106-102, 113
Stat. 1338, enacted
1999-
11-12, is an
Act of the
United States Congress which repealed part of the
Glass-Steagall Act, opening up competition among
banks,
securities companies and
insurance companies. The
Glass-Steagall Act prohibited a bank from offering
investment,
commercial banking, and
insurance services.