دانلود کتاب Banking and Financial Institutions: A Guide for Directors, Investors, and Counterparties

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 Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, banks and financial institutions have had to alter the way they operate. Understanding how these institutions function in the face of recent challenges is essential for anyone associated with them. That's why Professor Benton Gup has created Banking and Financial Institutions.Opening with a detailed discussion of the causes of the recent financial crisis, as well as a look at some lessons we can learn from it and other crises, this reliable resource quickly moves on to put modern banking in perspective. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Banking and Financial Institutions examines the essential aspects of this discipline and shows you what it takes to make the most informed decisions possible, whether you're a bank director, investor, or borrower. Explains the economic role of financial intermediaries, including the financial institutions that bring borrowers and savers togetherAddresses how banks can hedge some of their interest rate and credit risks by using various types of derivatives contracts, options, and futuresAnalyzes the process of commercial and industrial (C&I) lending, from how banks make loans and the types of C&I loans to the role of collateralAllows you to evaluate a bank's financial statements and performanceExplores payments systems, including cash, checks, credit cards, wire transfers, and other means of payment Rounding out this detailed banking guide is an informative chapter on Islamic banking written by Professor Mohamed Ariff of Bond University, as well as a chapter filled with tips for bank directors, borrowers, and investors contributed by John Harrison, the Superintendent of Banks, Alabama State Banking Department.Content: Chapter 1 Lessons Learned from Banking Crises (pages 1–20): Chapter 2 The Economic Role of Financial Intermediaries (pages 21–40): Chapter 3 The Evolving Legal Environment (pages 41–74): Chapter 4 Asset/Liability Management (pages 75–93): Chapter 5 Hedging and Risk Management (pages 95–114): Chapter 6 Commercial and Industrial Loans (pages 115–147): Chapter 7 Real Estate and Consumer Lending (pages 149–187): Chapter 8 Bank Capital: Capital Adequacy (pages 189–205): Chapter 9 Evaluating Bank Performance (pages 207–228): Chapter 10 Payments Systems (pages 229–243): Chapter 11 Other Financial Services (pages 245–254): Chapter 12 A Guide to Islamic Banking (pages 255–278): Chapter 13 The View from the Top: Recommendations from a Superintendent of Banks (pages 279–281):