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What is the purpose of a "screen" between private and public functions in an investment bank?

  • To prevent information crossing

  • To separate retail and commercial banking

  • To divide buy side and sell side activities

  • To comply with the Volcker Rule

Answer

A screen between private and public functions in an investment bank is used to prevent private insider information from being disclosed to the public areas of the bank, such as stock analysis. This helps maintain the integrity of the financial markets.
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