International Banking and Bank Strategy

This book explores theapplication of theories of strategy and international trade to the global banking industry, covering both commercial and investment banks. Chaptersincorporate analyses from the perspective of banks and regulators in the post-financial crisis period. The author traces the history of international financial institutions, and also looks to the development of bank structure over time to the present day. The book adopts amultifacetedview of the internationalbanking industry, beginning with theories of strategy and internationalism, and finishing with current andpracticalissues faced within the transnational banking community.