Overview

The content may include but will not be limited to the following topics: Financial development and economic growth Evolution of international banking International financial centres Country risk analysis Location decision M&A in global banking Syndicated lending The performance of foreign banks Financial crises and regulation.

The content may include but will not be limited to the following topics: Financial development and economic growth Evolution of international banking International financial centres Country risk analysis Location decision M&A in global banking Syndicated lending The performance of foreign banks Financial crises and regulation.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D- to D+ (40-49%): No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.

-satisfactory-C- to C+ (50-59%): Much of the relevant information and skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Some evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-good -B- to B+ (60-69%): Very good performance Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-excellent -A- to A+ (70%+): Outstanding Performance. The relevant information accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Appraise why, where and how banks go abroad and analyse outcomes.

• Critically evaluate cases of market failure in international banking and their resolution.

• Evaluate the risks facing international banks.

• Explain the impact of internationalisation on bank performance.

• Trace the emergence and evolution of international banking.