The Bank Director's Handbook: The Board Member's Guide to Banking & Bank Management (Bankline Publication) |  | Author: Benton E. Gup
Publisher: Irwin Professional Publishing
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 615,936
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 364
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 1557387923
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.1068
EAN: 9781557387929
ASIN: 1557387923
Publication Date: December 19, 1995
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Product Description
The Bank Director's Handbook provides directors with the information they need to perform their legal and operational duties, as well as deal with the banking issues they face. These issues include strategic planning, lending decisions, interest rate risk, the use of derivaties, and more. More than a review of the legal and regulatory issues that bank management face, The Bank Director's Handbook is a well-rounded management guide that provides the essential information that bankers need daily. The Handbook is an excellent tool for assisting board members in prudent decision-making for a more effective financial institution. Coverage includes: Pertinent information on board and institutional compliance. The risks of managing asset/liability; Valuable clues and red flags for fraud and insider abuse. The Handbook is necessary to assist board members in prudent decision-making for a more effective financial institution.
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 Excellent guide to understanding the basics of the industry October 19, 1997
41 out of 44 found this review helpful
One of the best summaries of the main marketing and economic forces shaping banks: how banks can find competitive advantage, price products, measure their performance, segment their markets, create barriers to imitation, manage risk. For NON-banking professionals (lawyers, consultants, PR execs, etc.) who need a quick intro to the banking profession.
Insightful review - by Jameson Thottam September 11, 2005
Jameson Thottam (Houston, Tx)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I purchased this book as a good primer for entering banking (specifically IndyMac Bank). When I joined retail banking (previously only having worked in Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley) I was able to expand my knowledge on various areas of the retail banking beyond just what I-Banking had taught (e.g.,, valuation, SEC II & SEC III stat techniques, tax implications and flippying and insider trading tips of how to find/negotiate the best properties).
I would highly recommend this book to others in this field.
- Jameson Thottam
A "Must Read" September 17, 2009
Micaela (Manila, Philippines)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an extremely valuable reference not onlyfor bank directors but also for anyone in banking. It becomes even more valuable at a time when we are reeling from the effects of a global financial crisis.
 Great starting off point for new bank board members October 23, 2008
M. DUNTON (Fairbanks, Alaska)
Benton Gup gives a very thorough overview of the role of a bank board member and the importance of understanding the major elements that make up a modern financial institution.
It is important to note that this is a starter book; if you are currently a bank board member, or contemplating becoming one, you should understand that this book will spur you to further study on major subjects in other books and formats.
 Introductory, yet useful July 5, 2007
Susan Gray
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
One imortant thing to keep in mind is that this book was written over 10 years ago, so many of the current inustry issues and trends won't be addressed.
This book is useful for the complete layperson who somehow finds him/herself sitting on a bank board, which would be somewhat unusual. However, the appendices have solid information related to problem loans, and give sample lending policies. Also, the bank described well the interaction of the various parties at a bank; the auditors, examiners, etc.
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