Introduction to Banking: Principles; Strategy and Risk Management (2nd Edition)

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Book Description

A practical primer to the modern banking operation; An Introduction to Banking 2nd Edition (PDF) is a comprehensive and jargon-free guide to the banking operation. Written at the foundational level; this ebook provides a broad overview of banking to give students an all-around understanding that allows them to put their specialty work into context within the larger picture of their organization. With a specific focus on risk components; this 2nd edition covers all key elements with new chapters on credit risk; reputational risk; stress testing and customer service; including an updated chapter on sustainability. Practical material includes important topics such as the trading and hedging; yield curve; asset liability management; product marketing; loan origination; reputational risk and regulatory capital.

This ebook gives you the context you need to understand how modern banks are run; and the key points operation at all levels.

• • Examine the risk components inherent in banking

• • Learn the critical elements of a well-structured banking operation

• • Understand operational topics including stress testing and sustainability

• • Explore service-end areas including customer service and product marketing

Banks continue to be the heart of a modern economy; despite the earlier global financial crisis — they have however become much more complex. Multiple layers and a myriad of functions contribute to the running of today’s national and internationa; banks; and it’s critical for new and aspiring bankers to understand the full breadth of the operation and where their work fits in. Introduction to Banking: Principles; Strategy and Risk Management 2e (PDF) provides an accessible yet complete primer; with emphasis on the areas that have become central to sustainable banking operation.