Introduction to Banking 2nd edn

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 top.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- 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? -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The nature of financial intermediation -- 1.3 The role of banks -- 1.4 Information economies -- 1.5 Why do banks exist? Theories of financial intermediation -- 1.6 The benefits of financial intermediation -- 1.7 Conclusion -- Key terms -- Key reading -- Revision questions and problems -- 2 Bank activities and services -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 What do banks do? -- 2.3 Banks and other financial institutions -- 2.4 Banking services -- 2.5 Sustainable and ethical banking: a brief overview -- 2.6 Conclusion -- Key terms -- Key reading -- Revision questions and problems -- 3 Types of banking -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Traditional versus modern banking -- 3.3 Retail or personal banking -- 3.4 Private banking -- 3.5 Corporate banking -- 3.6 Investment banking -- 3.7 Islamic banking -- 3.8 Conclusion -- Key terms -- Key reading -- Revision questions and problems -- 4 International banking -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 What is intern…