Examines the activities of foreign banks in the United States (U.S.) from 1973 to 1992. Enactment of federal legislation governing foreign banks' activities; Banking from offshore banking centers; Offshore branches of U.S. banks; Offshore branches of foreign banks; Reporting requirement for foreign banks; Nationality structure; Assets and liabilities of offshore branches of non-U.S. banks as of March 31, 1993.