A practical guide to the evolving world of banking and financial institutionsDue to various factors, ranging from the global financial crisis that began in 2007 to new laws such as the Dodd-Frank Wall
Islamic Finance is a compilation of selected writings of Dr. Venkataraman Sundararajan (1945–2010), an international policy maker who played a significant role in the development of the regulatory and
Well-researched and informative, this record analyzes the development of commercial banks in China, Taiwan, and Korea. Utilizing empirical data, this detailed account demonstrates that the nature of t
“A wonderful resource …”-- CHOICE MAGAZINE“An exceptional book …”-- GLOBAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS REVIEWThe World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developi
The ongoing turbulence in the global financial markets has drawn attention to an alternative system of financial intermediation: Islamic banking and finance. This is now one of the fastest growing sec
Chinese banks have been making headlines recently, but what lies beneath? Banking in China appears different. What explains the current arrangement? What can we expect from such a banking industry in
This book explores implications of the modern view of central banks rising from the proposition that words have no meaning beyond their use in a particular context and setting. It studies coded langua
Suzuki (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific U., Japan), who was a bank manager at Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan (LTCB) when it failed, writes from an insider's perspective in this cogent analysis of the causes
"Recent years have shown an increase in development and acceptance of quantitative methods for asset and liability management strategies. This book presents state of the art quantitative decision mode
The creation of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) has accelerated the harmonization process of regulation and governance in Europe. However, the integration of fragmented retail banking markets st
The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of the International Monetary Fund provides a comprehensive overview of the fund, including a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliograp
Reveals how an east coast American bank became one of the nation's fastest-growing brands, drawing on the perspectives of its founder to reveal the company's strategies about customer service, trainin
Payment systems are the infrastructures that facilitate the transfer of funds between financial institutions. Nakajima (economics and business administration, Reitaku U., Japan) reviews trends in paym
The financial crisis of 2008 raised crucial questions regarding the effectiveness of the way the United States regulates financial markets. What caused the crisis? What regulatory changes are most ne
In 2007 and 2008, the United States has observed, with some horror, the explosion and collapse of entire segments of the housing market, especially those driven by subprime and alternative or "exotic"
Praise for Banker to the World“No one knows better nor has more and better experience across the globe over the last 40 years in diagnosing and managing risks involving sovereign countries and major c
"A great write-up on the art of banking. Essential reading for anyone working in finance."Dan Cunningham, Senior Euro Cash & OBS Dealer, KBC Bank NV, London"Focused and succinct review of the key
This book examines the local and global political and institutional processes that have led to the strengthening of the Israeli central bank within the context of the now predominant neoliberal regime
How to manage and profit from the new financial regulatory realityNow, more than ever, navigating the new financial regulations is paramount for the survival of many large institutions. Managing to th
Electronic Value Exchange examines in detail the transformation of the VISA electronic payment system from a collection of non-integrated, localized, paper-based bank credit card programs into the coo
