Series in Banking
Books in Banking
Anti-Money Laundering
Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) have never been more important. Criminals and terrorists are desperate to move their money around the world and protect it from seizure, and you and your investment firm form a vital part of Gibraltar's defences against the contamination of the world's financial system by this dirty money. By reading this concise guide, anyone working in the investment sector in Gibraltar will learn about their personal and institutional AML/CFT obligations. The key elements of Gibraltar's AML/CFT regime are explained, and you are encouraged to read this guide alongside your own firm's AML/CFT procedures in order to get the very best from both.
The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 2
Edward Jones is the Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Radleys Bank. In this second volume of his adventures, read about how he gets to grips with the joy that is staff AML training while coping with cheating colleagues and failing lawyers. His life improves slightly when a keen new compliance officer joins the team - but then points out that the corporate AML manual is a disaster. And then the long unlamented Jack Greenway comes back into view as Edward and his team receive a top-quality SAR - from, of all places, the new business department. Part 1 has already been published, and future parts - each containing three chapters - will appear at regular intervals. Edward Jones first appeared in the pages of "Money Laundering Bulletin", and it is thanks to the publishers of that fine paper that he gets the opportunity to appear now in e-book format.
The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 3
Edward Jones is the Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Radleys Bank. In this third volume of his adventures, read about the gradual unraveling of his bank's relationship with the Marmalade Mining Company in Peru. He grapples with the aftermath of refused consent from SOCA, and discovers just how inadequate his record-keeping procedures have been. And just as he manages to get all of that under control, the Bribery Act 2010 rears its ugly head. Being the MLRO of a private bank in London is not for the faint-hearted. Parts 1 and 2 have already been published, and future parts - each containing three chapters - will appear at regular intervals. Edward Jones first appeared in the pages of "Money Laundering Bulletin", and it is thanks to the publishers of that fine paper that he gets the opportunity to appear now in e-book format.
The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 4
Edward Jones is a Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Radleys Bank. In this fourth volume of his adventures, he grapples with upgrading the staff vetting procedures in his bank, much to the horror of Jenny in HR. He then deals with his own geographical inadequacies that are highlighted by the acceleration in sanctions. And just as he pauses to catch his breath, Director of New Business Giles Ferguson comes to him with a family problem that soon turns into a money laundering concern... Parts 1, 2 and 3 have already been published, and future parts - each containing three chapters - will appear at regular intervals. Edward Jones first appeared in the pages of "Money Laundering Bulletin", and it is thanks to the publishers of that fine paper that he gets the opportunity to appear now in e-book format.
The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 5
Edward Jones is a Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Radleys Bank. In this fifth volume of his adventures, he deals with changes to the FATF's Forty Recommendations and the FSA's censure of banks' application of high risk status and EDD. All the while, he struggles to unravel the tangled web connecting Director of New Business Giles Ferguson with a major money laundering scheme masterminded by - well, who?
The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 6
Edward Jones is the Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Radleys Bank. In this sixth and final volume of his adventures, he faces an Arrow visit from the FSA, looks ahead to the changes proposed by the FATF and a new European Money Laundering Directive, and thinks about his own future - how can he contribute even more to the world of AML?
The Bluffer's Guide to Banking
"Relationship manager: Bank employee whose job is to ensure you maintain your relationship with his/her bank, rather than starting a new one with another bank." " Death duty? Banks are more than willing to continue serving their customers in death, particularly as this is the area of work in which they receive fewest complaints from their customers." " Moooving funds: Theoretically, the instruction to pay someone could be written on the back of a cow, although presenting it at a bank may prove difficult."
The Teller's Handbook: Everything a Teller Needs to Know to Succeed
The Teller's Handbook shows all front-line banking personnel how to handle customer questions,process every type of request, effectively cross-sell today's financial products, and more! A nationwide bestseller for nearly 30 years, and now completely revised, updated and expanded to encompass all financial institutions including commercial banks, savings institutions and credit unions, this essential guidebook is packed with crystal-clear charts, graphs. . .even cartoons! But don't let influential author Joan German-Grapes' friendly, interesting, and humorous style fool you. The Teller's Handbook delivers solid, no-nonsense answers to every important operational question. On top of the comprehensive, insightful information and "Bankability Basics" for which this book is famous, German-Grapes has added new sections on tips and strategies for doing your job well, making sure your best work is noticed, and landing that important first promotion; practical and profitable advice on successfully selling today's complex financial services and products to every customer as well as how to deal with the competition; cross-selling, and ways to identify which customers are sure to be the best candidates for each product; and becoming a trained salesperson who knows how to ask for the business and use the best "closes" for different situations; and ways effective teamwork can help. Don't get left behind! With updated information about current regulations, rules on how to dress for success, and "red flags" for the newest fraud and theft tactics, The Teller's Handbook will show you how to carve out a promising career in today's high-pressure, but high-opportunity, world of retail financial services.
Tower of Basel: The Shadowy History of the Secret Bank that Runs the World
Tower of Basel is the first investigative history of the world's most secretive global financial institution. Based on extensive archival research in Switzerland, Britain, and the United States, and in-depth interviews with key decision-makersincluding Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the US Federal Reserve; Sir Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England; and former senior Bank for International Settlements managers and officialsTower of Basel tells the inside story of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS): the central bankers' own bank. Created by the governors of the Bank of England and the Reichsbank in 1930, and protected by an international treaty, the BIS and its assets are legally beyond the reach of any government or jurisdiction. The bank is untouchable. Swiss authorities have no jurisdiction over the bank or its premises. The BIS has just 140 customers but made tax-free profits of 1.17 billion in 20112012. Since its creation, the bank has been at the heart of global events but has often gone unnoticed. Under Thomas McKittrick, the bank's American president from 19401946, the BIS was open for business throughout the Second World War. The BIS accepted looted Nazi gold, conducted foreign exchange deals for the Reichsbank, and was used by both the Allies and the Axis powers as a secret contact point to keep the channels of international finance open. After 1945 the BISstill behind the scenesfor decades provided the necessary technical and administrative support for the trans-European currency project, from the first attempts to harmonize exchange rates in the late 1940s to the launch of the Euro in 2002. It now stands at the center of efforts to build a new global financial and regulatory architecture, once again proving that it has the power to shape the financial rules of our world. Yet despite its pivotal role in the financial and political history of the last century and during the economic current crisis, the BIS has remained largely unknownuntil now.
Zero APR Credit Cards
Ever wonder what the credit card companies really have in mind when offering you zero APR on your purchases? Read our informative guide on the best kept secrets of credit card companies. Find out what they don't want you to know and learn how you can keep that zero APR going on more than just credit card purchases.