(1) Banks may invest up to 20%
of their capital and surplus, per issuer, in corporate bonds.
(2) These bonds must be investment grade, i.e.,
rated in one of the four highest grades by a recognized national investment
rating organization. Other rating
services may be used if the graduations are equivalent to those above, and the
rating services are identified by the bank's investment policy. Corporate bonds should be reviewed as
necessary to assure the bank's board of directors that bond quality has not
fallen below investment grade.