Certain liquid assets, the structure and nature of which are defined by regulatory requirements, that a bank is required to maintain on its balance sheet. These requirements serve both as instruments of monetary control and protection against 'runs' on banks.
Mandatory Liquid Assets (MLA) are specific financial reserves and assets that regulatory authorities require banks and financial institutions to maintain to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
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