A Major Difference Between the British-Style and Japanese Banking Systems

A major difference between the British-style and Japanese banking systems is that ________.

A) British-style banks are allowed to hold substantial equity stakes in commercial firms, whereas Japanese banks cannot
B) Japanese banks are allowed to hold substantial equity stakes in commercial firms, whereas British-style banks cannot
C) bank holding companies are illegal in British-style banks
D) Japanese banks are usually organized as bank holding companies