The Bank Director's Handbook: The Board Member's Guide to Banking & Bank Management

by Benton E. Gup

The Bank Director's Handbook is a comprehensive guide that enables directors - and bankers - to meet the challenges of the financial services industry and to fulfill the legal and regulatory... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557387923
• ISBN13: 9781557387929
• Release Date: December 1995
• Publisher: Irwin Professional Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A "Must Read"

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

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.

Insightful review - by Jameson Thottam

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

Excellent guide to understanding the basics of the industry

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.