Retail Banking

This fourth edition of Retail Banking is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the principles of banking. Aimed at bank staff and students the text is packed with international examples and case studies and covers all aspects of banking in the modern financial services industry. It clearly explains the regulatory, social, technological and practical environment in which retail banks operate. Topics covered include: banking risks and regulationpayment methods, fund transfers, collecting and paying banksprinciples of the banker-customer relationshipthe balance between liquidity and profitabilityprinciples of lending and key credit risk tools. The text is complemented by online support material and a tutor resource containing dozens of practice tasks for students.