Introduction to Banking

A comprehensive introduction to the business of banking, 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 covers contemporary central banking and bank regulation issues comparing the UK, Eurozone and the US. http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Provides a comprehensive introduction to theoretical and applied issues relating to the global banking industry. The text is organised into four main Sections: Introduction to Banking; Central Banking and Bank Regulation; Issues in Bank Management and Comparative Banking Markets. Over recent years there has been a lack of a comprehensive yet accessible textbook that deals with a broad spectrum of introductory banking issues. This text fills that gap. This book is suitable for all undergraduate students taking courses in banking. It is also great background reading for postgraduate students. http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

• Title: Introduction to Banking
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• Imprint name: Financial Times Prentice Hall
• Table of contents: PART I: INTRODUCTION TO BANKING 1. What is Special about Banks? 2. Banking Activities and Current Issues in Banking 3. Types of Banking 4. International Banking PART II: CENTRAL BANKING AND BANK REGULATION 5. Theory of Central Banking 6. Central Banks in Practice 7. Bank Regulation and Supervision PART III: ISSUES IN BANK MANAGEMENT 8. Banks Balance Sheet & Income Structure 9. Managing Banks On- and Off- The Balance Sheet 10. Banking Risks 11.Banking Risks Management PART IV: COMPARATIVE BANKING MARKETS 12. UK Banking 13. European Banking 14. Banking in the New EU Member States 15. Banking in the US 16. Banking in Japan 17. Banking in Emerging and Transition Economies Glossary Bibliography Appendices A1: Interest Rates, Bonds and Yields A2: Introduction to Portfolio Theory
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