"'Introduction to Banking' 2nd Edition is a thoroughly revised edition of the book first published in 2006. It offers a comprehensive insight into the business of banking, providing up-to-date information about the impact of the financial crisis upon the banking sector globally and the far-reaching regulatory reforms. Written by expert authors, this book covers both theoretical and applied issues relating to the global banking industry, highlighted by examples from across Europe and the wider international arena. It is organised into five main sections including a brand new section - advanced topics in banking." - from publisher
List of figures --- List of tables --- List of boxes --- Preface --- Acknowledgements --- List of abbreviations and acronyms --- PART 1. INTRODUCTION TO BANKING --- 1. What is special about banks? --- 2. Bank activities and services --- 3. Types of banking --- 4. International banking --- PART 2. CENTRAL BANKING AND BANK REGULATION --- 5. Theory of central banking --- 6. Central banks in practice --- 7. Bank regulation and supervision --- 8. Bank failures and banking crises --- PART 3. ISSUES IN BANK MANAGEMENT --- 9. Banks balance sheet and income structure --- 10. Bank financial management --- 11. Banking risks --- 12. Bank risk management --- PART 4. COMPARATIVE BANKING MARKETS --- 13. Banking in the UK --- 14. Banking in Europe --- 15. Banking in the US --- 16. Banking in Japan --- 17. Banking in emerging markets --- PART 5. ADVANCED TOPICS IN BANKING --- 18. Banks and markets --- 19. Mergers and acquisitions --- 20. Bank competition and financial stability --- Appendix A1. Interest rates, bonds and yields --- Appendix A2. Introduction to portfolio theory --- Glossary --- References and further reading --- Index..
