Banking

Adam Smith's 'invisible hand' relied on the self-interest of individuals to produce good outcomes.

Banks are of central importance for economic growth, the allocation of capital, competitiveness, and financial stability.

Banks are of central importance for economic growth, the allocation of capital, competitiveness, and financial stability.

Banks and other financial institutions play a fundamental and yet divisive role in the health of any economy.

Banks and other financial institutions play a fundamental and yet divisive role in the health of any economy.

Dramatic failures in individual markets and institutions sparked a global financial crisis that resulted in political, social, and economic unrest.

Dramatic failures in individual markets and institutions sparked a global financial crisis that resulted in political, social, and economic unrest.

From 1978 through the turn of the century, China was transformed from a state-owned economy into a predominantly private economy.

From 1978 through the turn of the century, China was transformed from a state-owned economy into a predominantly private economy.

In Gaining Currency, leading China scholar Eswar S.

In Gaining Currency, leading China scholar Eswar S.

In a world dependent on the constant sharing of information, central bankers increasingly communicate their policies to the mass public.

In a world dependent on the constant sharing of information, central bankers increasingly communicate their policies to the mass public.

In this timely and provocative book, James Stent, a banker with decades of experience in Asian banking and fluency in Chinese language, explains how Chinese banks work, analyzes their strengths and weaknesses, and sets forth the challenges they face in a slowing economy.

In this timely and provocative book, James Stent, a banker with decades of experience in Asian banking and fluency in Chinese language, explains how Chinese banks work, analyzes their strengths and weaknesses, and sets forth the challenges they face in a slowing economy.

This book argues that focusing on the green economy and green finance is essential to counteract the catastrophic, socio-economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

These two volumes were written on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Bank of Israel.

Howard Bodenhorn's State Banking in Early America studies the financial experimentation that took place in the United States between 1790 and 1860.

Banks were allowed to enter securities markets and become universal banks during two periods in the past century - the 1920s and the late 1990s.

Banks were allowed to enter securities markets and become universal banks during two periods in the past century - the 1920s and the late 1990s.

Central banks play an important role in the course of national economies and the global economy.

Central banks play an important role in the course of national economies and the global economy.

All investments carry with them some degree of risk.

After the financial crisis of 2007-2008, analysts continue to question the security of banking sectors in nations in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

After the financial crisis of 2007-2008, analysts continue to question the security of banking sectors in nations in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2022 THE TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2021 'A complex story, which Tooze tells with clarity and verve.

For almost a hundred years from the 1860s, the City of London's overseas banks financed the global trade that lay at the core of the British Empire.

In this groundbreaking biography, based on more than 10,000 hitherto unavailable letters and diary entries, Niall Ferguson returns to his roots as a financial historian to tell the story of the extraordinary Siegmund Warburg.

As late as 2007, Anglo Irish Bank was a darling of the markets, internationally recognized as one of the fastest growing financial institutions in the world.

Winner of the Spears Business Book of the Year AwardLonglisted for the Financial Times Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year AwardIn today's financial climate, we are all, naturally, obsessed by debt.

A revolution took place in the City in the 80s and 90s.

As recently as 2007, the Irish economy was still booming and the state coffers overflowing; by the end of 2008, the state faces an unprecedented crisis.

They amassed unimaginable fortunes and would stop at nothing to make a deal, until their titanic egos started to jeopardize everything.

What happens in the City has never affected us moreIn this excellent guide, now fully revised and updated, leading financial journalist Philip Coggan cuts through the headlines, the scandals and the jargon to explain the nuts and bolts of the financial system.

Sustainable finance involves making investment decisions that consider not only financial returns, but also environmental, social, and governance factors.

Financial innovation can drive social, economic, and environmental change, transforming ideas into new technologies, industries, and jobs.

The need for "e;back to basics"e; information about credit risk has not disappeared; in fact, it has grown among lenders and investors who have no easy ways to learn about their clients.

This book provides a robust argument for an upgrade of the financial system to enable a more sustainable approach.

The whole truth about Bitcoin.

The whole truth about Bitcoin.

The Teller's Handbook shows all front-line banking personnel how to handle customer questions,process every type of request, effectively cross-sell today's financial products, and more!

Every company faces credit risk.

Ever since the ancient Greeks, financial innovation has enabled more people to purchase homes.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing: A Balanced Analysis of the Theory and Practice of a Sustainable Portfolio presents a balanced, thorough analysis of ESG factors as they are incorporated into the investment process.

Clearing, Settlement, and Custody, Third Edition, introduces the post-trade infrastructure and its institutions.

Student-Managed Investment Funds: Organization, Policy, and Portfolio Management, Second Edition, helps students work within a structured investment management organization, whatever that organizational structure might be.

Financial crises are recurring phenomena that result in the financial distress of systemically important banks, making it imperative to understand how to best respond to such crises and their consequences.

Understanding Credit Derivatives and Related Instruments, Second Edition is an intuitive, rigorous overview that links the practices of valuing and trading credit derivatives with academic theory.

Algorithmic Trading Methods: Applications using Advanced Statistics, Optimization, and Machine Learning Techniques, Second Edition, is a sequel to The Science of Algorithmic Trading and Portfolio Management.

Transforming Climate Finance and Green Investment with Blockchains establishes and analyzes the connection between this revolutionary technology and global efforts to combat climate change.