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Book SynopsisThe role of directors of financial institutions has changed significantly in the aftermath of the recent corporate governance scandals. Subsequent changes in regulation to protect shareholder and public interests have created new challenges for directors. This
Handbook provides useful advice from existing directors and regulators about what directors of financial institutions worldwide need to know to perform their duties.
The authors include an international roster of current directors of banks, credit unions, insurance companies and other organizations, bank regulators, lawyers and academics. They provide unique insights and advice about corporate social responsibility, legal risks, starting a new bank, D&O insurance, sub prime lending, Islamic banking, and other timely issues.
Boards of directors and regulators of all types of financial institutions throughout the world will find this essential reading. Scholars in the areas of banking, finance, corporate governance, ethics and management will also find it of interest.
Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction to Financial Institutions Benton E. Gup 2. Forces of Change Benton E. Gup 3. Starting a New Bank Laurence Pettit 4. Improving Director Oversight of Compliance: A Bank Regulator’s View Cathy Lemieux and Steven VanBever 5. The Risks of Directing a Financial Institution Ben S. Branch and Robin Russell 6. Corporate Social Responsibility: Renegotiating Corporate Citizenship Barbara Parker 7. Quiet Turbulence: Advice for Financial Officers of Not-for-Profit Financial Institutions Ronald Dulek 8. Advice for New Directors Benton E. Gup, David L. Bickelhaupt and Irv Burling 9. Bank Directors and the Information Problem with Special Regard to Subprime Markets Júlia Király and Katalin Mérö 10. Bank Governance: Perceptions from Experiences Warren Hogan and Rowan Trayler 11. A Simple Guide to Islamic Banking and Finance Mohamed Ariff Index
