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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Erin Keller

Car companies can now operate their own banks – what it could mean for your loan

Two of the largest car makers in the United States have taken a step forward to launching their own banks.

Ford and General Motors recently received conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the U.S. agency which protects customers’ money, up to a set limit, if a bank fails.

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