NationsBank gets nod.

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve Board on Monday gave a NationsBank Corp. unit permission to underwrite and deal in debt and equity securities.

The company has told the Fed it would not use the new equity powers for one year.

The Fed also gave the unit, Nationsbanc Capital Markets, permission to participate in foreign exchange-related activities.

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