ABSTRACT

Banking regulation and the private law governing the bank-customer relationship came under the spotlight as a result of the global financial crisis of 2007–2009. More than a decade later UK, EU and international regulatory initiatives have transformed the structure, business practices, financing models and governance of the banking sector. This authoritative text offers an in-depth analysis of modern banking law and regulation, while providing an assessment of its effectiveness and normative underpinnings. Its main focus is on UK law and practice, but where necessary it delves into EU law and institutions, such as the European Banking Union and supervisory role of the European Central Bank. The book also covers the regulation of bank corporate governance and executive remuneration, the promises and perils of FinTech and RegTech, and the impact of Brexit on UK financial services. 

Although detailed, the text remains easy to read and reasonably short; pedagogic features such as a glossary of terms and practice questions for each chapter are intended to facilitate learning. It is a useful resource for students and scholars of banking law and regulation, as well as for regulators and other professionals who are interested in reading a precise and evaluative account of this evolving area of law.

part I|77 pages

Banks and their regulators

part II|122 pages

The business of banks

chapter 7|18 pages

Accounts and payment methods

chapter 8|17 pages

Clearing and settlement process

chapter 9|21 pages

Business and consumer lending

chapter 10|22 pages

Money laundering and terrorist financing

part III|64 pages

Preventing banking crises

part IV|89 pages

Managing bank failures

chapter 15|14 pages

Deposit insurance and banking stability

chapter 16|17 pages

The regulation of non-performing loans

chapter 17|18 pages

The impact of Brexit on the banking sector

chapter |9 pages

Post scriptum

Temporary modifications to banking law and regulation in response to the Covid-19 public health emergency 1