Banks & Banking

Endorsed by the Chartered Banker Institute as core reading for the Personal and Private Banking module, Retail and Digital Banking looks at the changes that have occurred, including developments in onshore and offshore operations, call centres and the...

In the early years of Arbuthnot & Latham, it prospered greatly as a merchant of produce from India. It soon branched out into finance and lending and by the end of its first 100 years, Arbuthnot belonged to that distinctive breed of 'merchant banks', the...

In the twelfth-century, Pisa was a powerhouse of global trade, a city that stood at the centre of Medieval Europe. But Pisa had a problem. It was running out of coins. In the face of a looming financial crisis, the city's rulers and its moneylenders...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781514845080Author Brian O'BrienFormat PaperbackPage Count 446Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Disruptions in supply chains and consumption patterns triggered by the pandemic together with stimulus packages and the energy crisis have catapulted inflation rates to levels last seen in the 1970s. For inflation markets, it's hard to understate this...

From the cofounder of the longest-running Bitcoin exchange comes a compelling argument for how this digital currency will transform the global economy-and how it can work for you.A financial revolution is materializing before our eyes. The way...

This is the story of the slow evolution of Goldman Sachs--addressing why and how the firm changed from an ethical standard to a legal one as it grew to be a leading global corporation. In What Happened to Goldman Sachs, Steven G. Mandis uncovers the...

Cut risk and generate profit even after the market drops The Second Leg Down offers practical approaches to profiting after a market event. Written by a specialist in global macro, volatility and hedging overlay strategies, this book provides in-depth...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781099017759Author Peter Alex Crowley FiaFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

Appointed president of the World Bank in 1995, James Wolfensohn struck it like a whirlwind, determined to reinvent the institution founded by Franklin Roosevelt and his world War II allies. Wolfensohn embraced debt relief for the poorest countries, put...

Discover how $55 million in cryptocurrency vanished in one of the most bizarre thefts in history Out of the Ether: The Amazing Story of Ethereum and the $55 Million Heist that Almost Destroyed It All tells the astonishing tale of the disappearance of $55...

Nothing is complicated. Some things are just harder to explain. The world of digital money might feel like the Wild West but as blockchain, Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies enter the mainstream, we re going to need to arm ourselves with some...

It started and ended with a financial catastrophe. The Darien disaster of 1700 drove Scotland into union with England, but spawned the institutions which transformed Edinburgh into a global financial centre. The crash of 2008 wrecked the city's two...

Many people mistakenly - but perhaps understandably - believe that 'free banking' means paying no charges for their bank accounts. But 'free banking' is really an historic term to describe a system in which banks issue their own notes - without the...

This little book tells the truthful story of how the Bank of England actually came into being. It is a story of pirates, treasure, random good fortune and sheer determination. This is an institution founded on risk, daring and imagination. The tale is...

This little book tells the truthful story of how the Bank of England actually came into being. It is a story of pirates, treasure, random good fortune and sheer determination. This is an institution founded on risk, daring and imagination. The tale is...

Brian Cruver was a first-hand witness to the disturbing, surreal and hilarious moments of American business giant Enron's long dance with death. When he first entered Enron's office complex, 'the Death Star', he was the epitome of the classic Enron...

Endorsed by the Chartered Banker Institute as core reading for its professional qualifications, Culture, Conduct and Ethics in Banking emphasizes the importance of professionalism for banks, and explores how all staff play a key role in putting customers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781479163175Author Douglas E FrenchFormat PaperbackPage Count 322Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

A survival guide for the FinTech era of banking FinTech Innovation examines the rise of financial technology and its growing impact on the global banking industry. Wealth managers are standing at the epicenter of a tectonic shift, as the balance of power...

The way that money works now is a blip. It's a temporary institutional arrangement agreed in response to specific political, technological and economic circumstances. As these circumstances change, so money must change. Many people think that it will...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982789742Author Carol Coye BensonFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint Glenbrook PartnersPublisher Glenbrook PartnersWeight(grams) 372gDimensions(mm)...

'The Origin of Financial Crises' provides a compelling analysis of the forces behind the recent economic crisis. In a series of disarmingly simple arguments George Cooper challenges the core principles of today's economic orthodoxy, explaining why...

Cecchetti& Schoenholtz's Money, Banking, and Financial Markets 6estays relevant and interesting through the product's unique emphasis on theFive Core Principles, the early introduction of risk, an integrated globalperspective, and the integration of FRED...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781497449992Author Susan GrosseyFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Central banks now stand between societies and collapse, but are they still democratic? Two decades of financial crises have dramatically expanded central banks’ powers. In 2008, and then again in 2020, unelected banking officials found themselves...

When the first rumblings of the coming financial crisis were heard in August 2007, three men who were never elected to public office suddenly became the most powerful men in the world. They were the leaders of the world's three most important central...

The book provides an assessment of BRICS cooperation, focusing on the new financing mechanisms created by the BRICS, the monetary fund and the development bank. It is shown that Brazil, Russia, India and China, joined later by South Africa, share common...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982789766Author Carol Coye BensonFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Glenbrook PartnersPublisher Glenbrook PartnersWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm)...

'A compelling guide for leaders grappling with the pandemic' Financial Times 'A remarkable book telling business leaders what to do when disaster strikes' The TimesAN INSPIRING STORY OF RESILIENT LEADERSHIP IN THE TOUGHEST OF TIMESLouai Al Roumani was...

This edition contains generous selections from all five volumes of The Wealth of Nations, and places Smith's inquiry into its historical, intellectual, and cultural context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made...

A deeper examination of Basel III for more effective capital enhancement The Handbook of Basel III Capital - Enhancing Bank Capital in Practice delves deep into the principles underpinning the capital dimension of Basel III to provide a more advanced...

This lively and provocative look at the tension between economics and politics examines why so many mistakes in economic policy-making are made for political reasons and ignore the economic truths. Using short-term economic gains to ensure electoral...

BPP Learning Media is an ACCA approved content provider. Our suite of study tools will provide you with all the accurate and up-to-date material you need for exam success.Book InformationISBN 9781509728169Author BPP Learning MediaFormat PaperbackImprint...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913170639Author Craig IleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint Fisher King PublishingPublisher Fisher King PublishingWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913170639Author Craig IleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint Fisher King PublishingPublisher Fisher King PublishingWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorChris Skinner is best known as an independent commentator on the financial markets through his blog, TheFinanser.com, and author of the bestselling book Digital...

How beliefs shape financial markets and expose the economy to major risksThe collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008 caught markets and regulators by surprise. Nicola Gennaioli and Andrei Shleifer walk readers through the unraveling of Lehman and...

Examine the high yield market for a clear understanding of this evolving asset class High Yield Debt is the one-stop resource for wealth advisors seeking an in-depth understanding of this misunderstood asset class. The high yield market provides a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780853453765Author Cheryl PayerFormat PaperbackPage Count 251Imprint Monthly Review Press,U.S.Publisher Monthly Review Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 318g