Overview

The module will cover the following:

Introduction to international banking

Comparative banking system

International consolidation and mergers in banking

Country risk analysis

Market structure and bank performance

Market structure, competition and stability

International financial crises: theory

International financial crises: cases

International financial regulation: theory

International financial regulation: applications

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. -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. -another level-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.

Learning Outcomes

• Compare and contrast the types and impact of risks faced by international banks.

• Critically appraise the role of international financial institutions in resolving international financial crises.

• Differentiate the mechanisms and rationale of banking transactions at the international level.

• Evaluate the nature and role of regulations in international banking.

• Identify and analyse the causes of international financial crises and their impact on the banking system.