Regulation O both restricts lending to insiders and requires that certain loans to insiders be disclosed. Each banking agency has adopted the provisions of Regulation O for administrative enforcement purposes. These were not found to be useful in preventing insider lending abuse. Regulation O governs which of the following areas major areas:
It is an extension of credit will be deemed to be made to an insider if the proceeds are transferred to the insider or used for the insider's benefit. This rule does not apply if the credit is made on substantially the same terms and conditions as those made to a noninsider and if the proceeds are used in a bona fide transaction involving the acquisition of property, goods, or services from the insider. What is it?