Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions
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Series Editor: Philip Molyneux, Professor of Banking and Finance, University of Wales, Bangor, UK and Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions are international in orientation and include studies of banking within particular countries or regions and studies of particular themes such as Corporate Banking, Risk Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, etc. The books focus on research and practice and include up to date and innovative studies on contemporary topics in banking which have global impact and influence.
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Recent Publications
DEVELOPMENTS IN ISLAMIC BANKING:
The Case of Pakistan
M. MANSOOR KAHN and M. ISHAQ BHATTI
This book explores the theoretical and practical features of Islamic banking. Using Pakistan as a detailed illustration, the text discusses recent developments and future prospects, demonstrating the model underpinning interest-free banking. It assesses the practical success of interest-free banking at both individual banks and state level.
July 2008 Hardback £60.00
THE BANKING SECTOR IN HONG KONG:
Competition, Efficiency, Performance and Risk
HANS GENBERG and CHO-HOI HUI
‘This is a collection of outstanding research work of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on issues of high relevance in understanding the structure and stability of the Hong Kong banking sector. Through the insightful analyses, readers will be better able to appreciate the strength of Hong Kong in meeting opportunities and challenges ahead in furthering its position as a leading financial centre’ - He Guangbei, Chairman, Hong Kong Association of Banks.
The book extensively discusses the structure and stability of the Hong Kong banking sector, using economic theory and advanced empirical econometric techniques. It is important for readers who are interested in studying the banking industry in general, and the Hong Kong banking sector in particular.
August 2008 Hardback £60.00
BUILDING CREDIBLE CENTRAL BANKS:
Policy Lessons For Emerging Economies
NOEL K. TSHIANI
'Dr. Tshiani presents a well reasoned case for balancing the independence of central banks against public accountability...a model for countries with emerging economies and a reminder to those with mature financial systems.' - Mark B. Weinberg, JD Attorney at Law & Partner Weinberg & Jacobs, LLP.
A credible central bank can effectively lead the process of financial sector reform in a developing country. This book discusses central banking issues and offers a clear path to building credible central banks in emerging economies.
August 2008 Hardback £60.00
PAYMENT SYSTEMS:
From the Salt Mines to the Board Room
DOMINIQUE RAMBURE and ALEC NACAMULI
Payment systems are changing profoundly through regulation, technology and competition from new entrants. This is a comprehensive introduction and reference on payment systems, covering their structure, international systems and settlements, and focusing on electronic transfers. Concludes with the future of the payments business.
September 2008 Hardback £60.00
BRIDGING THE EQUITY GAP FOR INNOVATIVE SMES
DELISABETTA GUALANDRI and VALERIA VENTURELLI
Explores the idea that Europe’s growth problems may be caused by weaknesses in capital markets and in the access to risk capital. It addresses the evaluation of the financial needs and constraints of start-up firms and how these might be bridged. The role of public sector intervention is analyzed, focusing on international best practices.
October 2008 Hardback £65.00
Forthcoming Publications
NEW DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE IN A CHANGING FINANCIAL WORLD
Banking Under Political Instability and Chronic High Inflation
YENER ALTUNBAS, ALPER KARA and OZLEM OLGU
In light of Turkey's EU bid and the successful IMF-led disinflation program, this book explores the evolution and performance of the Turkish banking sector. Analysing the repercussions of overall economic structure, financial crises and political instability on its financial sector, it scrutinizes the prospects for the future of banking sectors.
November 2008 Hardback £60.00
TURKISH BANKING:
Banking Under Political Instability and Chronic High Inflation
ALESSANDRO CARRETTA, FRANCO FIORDELISI and GIANLUCA MATTAROCCI
In a financial revolution, new determinants of performance arise and interest in the way performance is measured and communicated to stakeholders grows. This book presents a wide and accurate analysis of the impact that regulation, structural changes and new financial products have on the performance of markets and intermediaries.
November 2008 Hardback £65.00
HONG KONG SAR'S MONETARY AND EXCHANGE RATE CHALLENGES:
Historical perspectives
CATHERINE SCHENK
Hong Kong SAR is now highly unusual as a large economy running a currency board system that pegs the Hong Kong Dollar to the US Dollar. This volume explores the origins and persistence of this system, presenting the viewpoint of several of the main protagonists in the operation of the currency board since 1983 as well as new research by academics.
November 2008 Hardback £60.00
THE UK BANKING SYSTEM AND ITS REGULATORY AND SUPERVISORY
FRAMEWORK
CARLO GOLA and ALESSANDRO ROSELLI
'This volume gives a thorough introduction to the UK banking and financial system, and will be a very valuable source of authoritative information for practitioners and for students' - Professor Peter Sinclair, Professor of Economics, University of Birmingham, UK
An account of the principal phases in the development of the English banking system, and an analysis of the financial structure of the economy of the UK. The book focuses in detail on the regulatory and supervisory aspects of the UK banking system, and the interactions between the structural aspects of the banking and supervisory system.
December 2008 Hardback £55.00
EMERGING BANKING SYSTEMS
PAOLO BONGINI, STEFANO CHIARLONE and GIOVANNI FERRI
In-depth analysis of the key players (China, India, Brazil, Russia, Turkey, Indonesia, North Africa) of the unprecedented international economic integration of the last 25 years. Despite their success, the fragilities of their banking systems pose constraints to domestic growth and risks to global financial stability.
December 2008 Hardback £60.00
Also available in the series:
BANKING IN CHINA
Violaine Cousin
February 2007 Hardback 9780230006959 £58.00
MICROFINANCE
Mario La Torre and Gianfranco A. Vento
July 2006 Hardback 9781403997890 £58.00
THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF BANKS
Alfred Slager
July 2006 Hardback 9781403998743 £58.00
SYNDICATED LOANS
Yener Altunbas, Blaise Gadanecz and Alper Kara
May 2006 Hardback 9781403996718 £60.00
THE VENTURE CAPITAL INDUSTRY IN EUROPE
Andrea Schertler
April 2006 Hardback 9781403996671 £60.00
SHAREHOLDER VALUE IN BANKING
Franco Fiordelisi and Philip Molyneux
April 2006 Hardback 9781403996664 £65.00
FINANCIAL EXCLUSION
Santiago Carbó, Edward Gardner and Philip Molyneux
May 2005 Hardback 9781403990518 £63.00
BANKING AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS IN THE ARAB WORLD
Philip Molyneux and Munawar Iqbal
November 2004 Hardback 9781403941312 £63.00
THIRTY YEARS OF ISLAMIC BANKING
Munawar Iqbal and Philip Molyneux
November 2004 Hardback 9781403943255 £60.00
IT AND EUROPEAN BANK PERFORMANCE
Elena Beccalli
August 2007 Hardback 9780230006942 £55.00
FRAGILE FINANCE
Anastasia Nesvetailova
October 2007 Hardback 9780230006904 £55.00
CEOS AS LEADERS AND STRATEGY DESIGNERS
Kimio Kase and Tanguy Jacopin
December 2007 Hardback 9780230542952 £55.00
FRONTIERS OF BANKS IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY
Edited by: Philip Molyneux and Eleuterio Vallelado
December 2007 Hardback 9780230525689 £55.00
CO-OPERATIVE BANKING
Edited by: Philip Molyneux and Eleuterio Vallelado
December 2007 Hardback £55.00
Affordable Housing Finance
K. Hawtrey
Hardback December 2008 978-0-230-55518-1 £55.00
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