Principles of Banking Regulation

An accessible, comprehensive analysis of the main principles and rules of banking regulation in the post-crisis regulatory reform era, this textbook looks at banking regulation from an inter-disciplinary perspective across law, economics, finance, management and policy studies. It provides detailed coverage of the most recent international, European and UK bank regulatory and policy developments, including Basel IV, structural regulation, bank resolution and Brexit, and considers the impact on bank governance, compliance, risk management and strategy.
Analyses banking regulation and recent international developments, including Basel IV, bank resolution and Brexit, and their impact on bank governance.
Kern Alexander is Professor of Banking and Financial Market Regulation at the University of Zurich and Academic Programme Director in Financial Regulation for the Cambridge Judge Business School's Centre for Compliance and Trust. He has taught international economics and law, banking and financial regulation and corporate law at the Universities of Cambridge, Queen Mary University of London, and University of Zurich. He is a financial regulation and governance expert who has authored numerous books and articles and has advised the British Parliament, the European Parliament, UK Treasury and Serious Fraud Office on bank governance, regulatory and legal compliance issues.
'The book could become a bible for students who want to learn about banking regulation ... The book provides a comprehensive coverage of modern-day banking regulation, is well grounded in theory and brings in interesting strands where regulation might need enhancing ... I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to understand the principles of banking regulation.' Simon Ling-Locke, Financial World
'A much-needed and comprehensive account of post-crisis financial regulatory arrangements, focussing on developments in the UK, USA and EU.' Charles Goodhart, London School of Economics and Political Science
'Authoritative and wide-ranging, [Principles of Banking Regulation] is a sure-footed guide through the complexities of banking regulation and current controversies. A must-read for students of banking law as well as all those interested in how the current regulatory regime has developed and how it is likely to evolve.' Niamh Moloney, London School of Economics and Political Science
'Essential reading for any student interested in the developments in the field in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. The contextual approach makes it appealing to the legal community, economists, financiers, political scientists as well as policy-makers.' Rosa Lastra, Queen Mary University of London
'Professor Alexander's Principles of Banking Regulation is a truly contemporary book, and will lead the field, highlighting issues such as sustainability, environmental protection and fintech, where finance surely can and must take a lead.' Sir William Blair
'The most up-to-date inter-disciplinary textbook on European banking regulation. This book is a comprehensive guide for both introductory and advanced students to the banking regulation framework. A must read for students and policy makers!' Guillaume Sarrat de Tramezaigues, Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris
'This forward looking contribution provides a comprehensive review and explanation of the origin, content and rationale of the form, scale and scope of banking regulation internationally.' John Ashton, Bangor University
'With breathtaking clarity and scope, Kern Alexander weaves institutional law, regulatory policy and even history into one concise volume covering a range of key jurisdictions. This guide will be a treasure for students, scholars and practitioners - a rare feat.' Chris Brummer, Agnes N. Williams Research Professor, Georgetown University and Institute of International Economic Law
'Professor Kern Alexander brings to this subject an exceptional array of talents, including law, economics and policy, on a grand and sweeping international and philosophical scale. He brings to the subject profound scholarship and a strong sense of pragmatic realities. Some have said that this topic has grown so vast and unmanageable over recent years that it is impossible for one person to cover the subject. Professor Kern has done just that with verve and insight: he has conquered the subject.' Philip R. Wood, Yorke Distinguished Visiting Fellow, University of Cambridge, and Queen Mary University, London