Banking Theory and Practice covers the entire gamut of topics in the field of banking–from its evolution to the latest trends. The Indian banking system is undergoing unprecedented changes as a result of new legislations and reforms in response to the contemporary needs. The present edition has kept pace with these developments, including the changes in legislation, growing globalization of banking, as well as the expansion of the banking business to meet the needs of customers for a wider range of services. The book, which was initially aimed to serve the needs of undergraduate students, has over the years deepened and widened in both scope and contents. It is now an essential resource not only for undergraduate students, but also for professional bankers and those who pursue more advanced and practically oriented studies on the subject. KEY FEATURES • Subject matter thoroughly revised and statistical data updated • Covers the move towards universal banking, virtual banking, green banking • Includes flexi bank accounts and speed clearing • Covers Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2011 • A new chapter on Financial Stability, especially in the Indian context • Covers changes in the operating procedure of monetary policy • Payments and settlement system and its development in India, including introduction of NEFT, CTS, National ECS, MICR cheques and RTGS • Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter • Summary and review questions at the end of each chapter

Alan S. Blinder offers the dual perspective of a leading academic macroeconomist who served a stint as Vice-Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board—one who practiced what he had long preached and then returned to academia to write about it. He tells central bankers how they might better incorporate academic knowledge and thinking into the conduct of monetary policy, and he tells scholars how they might reorient their research to be more attuned to reality and thus more useful to central bankers. Based on the 1996 Lionel Robbins Lectures, this readable book deals succinctly, in a nontechnical manner, with a wide variety of issues in monetary policy. The book also includes the author's suggested solution to an age-old problem in monetary theory: what it means for monetary policy to be "neutral."

Understand the theories and interpret the actions of modern central banks Central Banking takes a comprehensive look at the topic of central banking, and provides readers with an understanding and insights into the roles and functions of modern central banks in advanced as well as emerging economies, theories behind their thinking, and actual operations practices. The book takes a systematic approach to the topic, while providing an accessible format and style that is appropriate for general audiences and students with only a minimal macroeconomic background. Theoretical reviews and examples of how the theories are applied in practice are presented in an easy-to-understand manner and serve as a guide for readers to further investigate specific ancillary central banking topics and as a means to make informed judgments about central bank actions. Important topics covered in the book include: Evolution of central banking functions and the international monetary system Theoretical backgrounds that are the foundation to the modern practice of monetary policy Monetary policy regimes, including exchange rate targeting, money supply growth targeting, the risk management approach, inflation targeting, and unconventional monetary policy. Actual practice in market operations and transmission mechanisms of monetary policy The exchange rate and central banking Theoretical backgrounds related to various dimensions of financial stability Current developments with regards to sustaining financial stability The future of central banking in the wake of the 2007-2010 global financial crisis Case studies on relevant practical issues and key concepts in central banking Designed as essential reading for students, market analysts, investors, and central banks' new recruits, Central Banking better positions readers to interpret the actions of central banks and to understand the complexities of their position in the global financial arena.

In a fast changing world, everything is subject to change and the field of banking is no exception. This book, in the light of developmental changes, highlights and explains the concepts of banking and finance, and presents an up-to-date legal discussion of the subject. It is written in simple and easy-to-understand language.The text is divided into two parts. Part I covers a wide range of topics, such as money, the evolution and systems of banking, classification of banks, commercial and hi-tech banking, deployment of funds, new finance services, banker's clearing house, central banking, the Indian finance system, the Indian money market, and banking legislation in India. Part II deals with the relationship between bank and customer, bank deposits, banking instruments, bank accounts, and lending.The book is primarily intended for undergraduate students of commerce. It will also be useful to students of economics, banking professionals, chartered accountants, and all those engaged in a commercial field.Key features: Chapters are organised to enable easy understanding of terms, definitions and concepts.Includes tables and charts to clearly explain concepts.Includes modern technological developments.Provides chapter-end questions to test understanding.Read mor

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This book is the first complete survey of the evolution of monetary institutions and practices in Western countries from the Middle Ages to today. It radically rethinks previous attempts at a history of monetary institutions by avoiding institutional approach and shifting the focus away from the Anglo-American experience. Previous histories have been hamstrung by the linear, teleological assessment of the evolution of central banks. Free from such assumptions, Ugolini’s work offers bankers and policymakers valuable and profound insights into their institutions. Using a functional approach, Ugolini charts an historical trajectory longer and broader than any other attempted on the subject. Moving away from the Anglo-American perspective, the book allows for a richer (and less biased) analysis of long-term trends. The book is ideal for researchers looking to better understand the evolution of the institutions that underlie the global economy.

Indian Financial System | Regulatory Aspects Of Banking | Indian Banking System | Banking Structure And Apex Banks | Commercial Banks | Cooperative Banking | Regional Rural Banks | Central Banking | Reserve Bank Of India | State Bank Of India | Deposit Mobilisation Of Banks | Deposit Mobilisation Of Banks | Special Types Of Bank Customers | Bankers Customer Relationship | Negotiable Instrument | Negotiation And Parties To Negotiable | Issue And Negotiation Of Cheques | Payment Of Cheques | Collection Of Cheques | Loans And Advances | Modes Of Creating Charge | Types Of Securities | Purchasing And Discounting Of Bills | Non-Fund Facilities | Contracts And Indeminitiues And Guarantees | Business Credit | Documentation And Advancing Loans | Follow Up And Supervision Of Credit | Understanding Financial Statements | Payment Systems In India | Parabanking Services Of Banks | Prioroty Sector Lending | Micro Finance And Commercial Banks | Financing Agriculture | Financiang Foreign Trade

This handbook provides an overview and analysis of state-of-the-art research in banking written by researchers in the field. It includes abstract theory, empirical analysis, and practitioner and policy-related material.