Books in the Banking, Money and International Finance series

"The conception of this volume had its origin in the Conference 'Responding to Crises in the Global Financial Environment - Risk Management and Regulation,' that took place in 2010 in Brussels at the National Bank of Belgium, and that was organized by the European Association for Banking and Financial History (EABH)"--Page vi

This book provides an exhaustive review of the roles of expert systems within the financial sector, with particular reference to big data environments. It serves to stimulate the continued efforts of the application of intelligent systems that respond to the problem of big data processing in a smart banking and financial environment.

The book provides deep insight into theoretical and empirical evidence on information and communication technologies (ICT) as an important factor affecting financial markets.

California was at the epicentre of the collapse of the real estate market in 2008, which had a devastating effect on the world economy. Taking this diverse and powerful state as a case study, Doti presents a financial history of the property business, analysing its fluctuations and offering suggestions for future preventative action.

This book delves into the many innovative changes that the financial industry has undergone in recent years. The authors investigate these developments in a holistic manner and from a wide range of perspectives: both public and private, business and consumer, regulators and supervisors.

When European powers annexed parts of Asia, banking systems were an important part of that process. The essays in this edited collection are based on original research using primary sources in English, French, Russian, Chinese and Japanese. The book as a whole provides new insights into banking in imperial Asia and a platform for further research.

History of Financial Institutions contributes to the analysis of how the modern corporation, business and finance have shaped and keep on shaping our world. In a collection of twelve succinct essays, this volume looks at the role of finance in European history from the beginning of the 19th century to the period after World War II. Archivists and financial historians investigate the ways in which the international post-war order developed. They draw on often hitherto unused archival sources from central banks and other institutions to reveal the unique histories of a variety of European countries and the paths that have led to the contemporary economic and financial system.

This essay collection sheds new light on the role played by European banks in the economic colonization of much of the globe. Based on previously unused archival material, the chapters examine the origins and development of imperial banking systems and the various models that existed.

This book sheds new light on the role played by European banks in the economic colonization of much of the globe. Based on previously unused archival material, it examines the origins and development of imperial banking systems. Contributors utilize new developments and methodology in business history to explore a broad range of countries including Cuba, Brazil, Portugal, South Africa and Algeria.