How and why do strategic perspectives of financial institutions differ by class and region? Strategies of Banks and Other Financial Institutions: Theories and Cases is an introduction to global financial institutions that presents both theoretical and actual aspects of markets and institutions. The book encompasses depository and non-depository Institutions; money markets, bond markets, and mortgage markets; stock markets, derivative markets, and foreign exchange markets; mutual funds, insurance, and pension funds; and private equity and hedge funds. It also addresses Islamic financing and consolidation in financial institutions and markets. Featuring up-to-date case studies in its second half, Strategies of Banks and Other Financial Institutions proposes a useful theoretical framework and strategic perspectives about risk, regulation, markets, and challenges driving the financial sectors.
Table of Contents
1. Strategies and Structure of Financial Institutions2. Regulatory Environment of Financial Institutions
3. Risks Inherent in Financial Institution
Financial Markets and Instruments-I
4. Money Markets, Bond Markets and Mortgage Markets
Financial Markets and Instruments-II
5. Stock Markets, Derivative Markets and Foreign Exchange Markets
6. Strategies of Depository Institutions
Strategies of Non-Depository Institutions-I
7. Investment Banks and Finance Companies
Strategies of Non-Depository Institutions-II
8. Mutual Funds, Insurance, Pension Funds
9. Private Equity and Hedge Funds
10. Islamic Influence
11. Consolidation in the Financial Institutions and Markets
Part B
Cases on Universal Banks
Cases on Mortgage Institutions and Credit Unions
Cases on Investment Banks
Cases on Investment Management Companies
Cases on Insurance
Cases on Pension Funds
Cases on Private Equity
Cases on Hedge Funds
Cases on Islamic Banks
Cases on Sovereign Wealth Funds
Authors
Rajesh Kumar Professor of Finance at the Institute of Management Technology, Dubai International Academy City, UAE. Dr. B. Rajesh Kumar is Professor of Finance at the Institute of Management Technology, Dubai International Academy City, UAE. He earned his PhD in Management from the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Kharagpur. He has published over 40 empirical research papers in refereed international journals and is the author of six books. His co-authored research works have been cited in the popular financial press, such as The Financial Times, Money Week and The Economist.He has published three books with Elsevier/Academic Press including the recently published Strategic Financial Management Casebook that strategically uses integrative case studies-cases that do not emphasize specific subjects such as capital budgeting or value based management-to provide a framework for understanding strategic financial management. His earlier book, Strategies of Banks and Other Financial Institutions, presents a comprehensive portrait of financial institutions worldwide by balancing their theories of strategy and risk structure with detailed case studies. His book on Valuation Theories and Concepts, offer a broader more holistic perspective on valuation suited to companies and markets worldwide.
