International Banking

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Description
The book is divided into four modules. The first module covers extensively various aspects of International Banking - focusing on the recent changes in the functioning of these banks along with the gradual evolving of the global monetary system during the last six decades. The second module deals with the dynamic global foreign exchange and money markets with particular reference to the Indian markets. The third module covers, inter alia, the various methods through which export and import transactions can be financed, and elaborates on the institutions which are involved in such financing and in providing insurance cover. The last module dwells with the derivative transactions for hedging risks from currency exposures.
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Contents
    MODULE A
INTERNATIONAL BANKING & FINANCE
International Banking
1.    Global Trends and Developments in International Banking
2.    International Financial Centres, Offshore Banking Units, SEZs
3.    Profitability of International Banking Operations
4.    Correspondent Banking and Inter-Bank Banking
5.    Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, Merchant Banking
6.    International Financial Institutions: IMF, IBRD, BIS, IFC, ADB
7.    Legal and Regulatory Aspects
8.    Risk Management
9.    Operations of Foreign Branches of Indian Banks
International Finance
10.    Fundamental Principles of Lending to MNCs, Monitoring, Legal Aspects and Documentation
11.    International Credit Rating Agencies and Rating Criteria
12.    Raising Resources
13.    Project Finance
MODULE B
FOREIGN EXCHANGE BUSINESS
14. Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and Its Philosophy
15. Different Types of Exchange Rates
16. NRI (Non-resident Indian) Customers and Various Banking and Investment Products
17. Remittance Facilities   
MODULE C   
INTERNATIONAL TRADE                             
International Trade
18. Various Aspects of International Trade and Government Policies
Import Export Finance
19. Laws Governing Trade Finance, Exim Policy, RBI/FEDAI Guidelines
20. Bank Finance for Foreign Trade
21. Role of ECGC
MODULE D DERIVATIVES
22. Treasury Operations of Banks and Corporates
23. Forex Derivatives
24. Indian Currency Futures Market
Multiple Choice Questions
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Author Details
Shri Pradip K. Pain, a post graduate in Economics from Presidency College, Calcutta University, retired as a senior executive after4 serving more than three decades in leading public and private sector banks. He specialised in international banking and treasury operations, having worked in India and abroad. He was also the Chief Executive, FEDAI and has been associated with several Committees set up by RBI. He represented FEDAI in the ICC, Banking Commission, Paris. He continues to be a visiting faculty at leading management institutes. Mr. Pain has travelled extensively abroad in connection with his professional duties.
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