British Banking Statistics (Classic Reprint)

John Dun

ISBN 10: 1331021596 / ISBN 13: 9781331021599

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Print on Demand. This book offers a statistical and historical overview of British banking from 1844, when Sir Robert Peel passed the Banking Acts, to 1875. The author collates data from bank balance sheets produced in the period and combines this with insights from earlier studies on banking by figures such as John Newmarch and Robert Giffen. The book provides a detailed analysis of the banking sector, categorised by specialised operations like banking issues, non-legal tender notes, the uncalled capital of limited liability companies, and reserve funds. The author discusses how the development of the sector was influenced by legislation and traces the rise of a two-tier banking system in Britain. The book is a valuable contribution to the economic history of banking, and offers insights into a period when the foundations of the modern banking system were taking shape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: British Banking Statistics (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331021596
• ISBN 13: 9781331021599
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Comprehensive study of Britain's banking system and currency

This work assembles and analyzes extensive data on joint‑stock banks across the United Kingdom, with careful notes on bullion reserves and non‑legal‑tender note circulation. It provides an in‑depth look at how banks are formed, how they publish balance sheets, and how their capital and reserves relate to their operations. The text also weighs policy questions that arise when banking and currency are discussed in Parliament, offering practical insights from researchers and industry experts.

The book frames the scope of English, Scottish, and Irish banking, contrasts differing regulatory environments, and examines the implications of bank notes, issues, and reserves for the public. It includes tables, charts, and analyses that illuminate trends in bank organization, profitability, and risk management, while highlighting the debates over liability and capital structures in a changing financial landscape.

• Grounds the discussion in historical data and published balance sheets
• Explores reserve funds, paid‑up capital, and the role of note circulation
• Evaluates how branch networks influence costs and profitability
• Considers the effects of legislative and regulatory differences between regions

Ideal for readers of banking history and economic policy, with clear explanations suited for non‑specialists and specialists alike.