The UK financial system: Theory and practice, fifth edition - Softcover

Buckle, Mike; Thompson, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0719082935 ISBN 13: 9780719082931

Publisher: Manchester University Press, 2016

Synopsis

Throughout the world the nature and regulation of financial systems have changed dramatically following the global financial crisis. This book introduces the necessary theory and a range of relevant statistics to supplement the narrative. Coverage includes a critique of the UK financial institutions and markets, as well as regulation emanating both from within the UK and also from supranational bodies such as the Bank for International Settlements and the European Union. The discussion is based on both the underlying theory as well as the operating practices of the institutions and markets.

The book is subdivided into three main sections, each supplemented by a comprehensive glossary: financial institutions; financial markets; and the regulation of banks and other financial institutions. It will be essential reading for undergraduate students enrolled on courses in financial economics and banking.

About this title

About the Authors

Mike Buckle is Senior Lecturer in the School of Management at Liverpool University

John Thompson is Emeritus Professor of Finance at Liverpool John Moores University

From the Back Cover

Substantially revised and updated, the fifth edition of this popular textbook provides a comprehensive explanation of the workings of the UK financial system, taking full account of the substantial regulatory changes introduced after the financial crisis of 2007-8. The discussion is based on both the underlying theory as well as the operating practices of the institutions and markets, and extensive statistics are provided to supplement the narrative.

The book is divided into three sections:

1) financial institutions
2) financial markets
3) the regulation of banks and other financial organisations

Each of these is accompanied by a glossary, and there are additional introductory and concluding chapters. This structure allows for the book to be used as a full course on the UK financial system or as individual components on a modular basis, making it an accessible and versatile resource for undergraduate students in finance, economics and business studies, as well as general readers interested in the UK financial system.

From the Inside Flap

Substantially revised and updated, the fifth edition of this popular textbook provides a comprehensive explanation of the workings of the UK financial system, taking full account of the substantial regulatory changes introduced after the financial crisis of 2007-8. The discussion is based on both the underlying theory as well as the operating practices of the institutions and markets, and extensive statistics are provided to supplement the narrative.The book is divided into three sections:1) financial institutions2) financial markets3) the regulation of banks and other financial organisationsEach of these is accompanied by a glossary, and there are additional introductory and concluding chapters. This structure allows for the book to be used as a full course on the UK financial system or as individual components on a modular basis, making it an accessible and versatile resource for undergraduate students in finance, economics and business studies, as well as general readers interested in the UK financial system.

Edition details

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0719082935
• ISBN 13: 9780719082931
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 480