Financial Institutions Management 2e takes an innovative approach to managing risk and return in modern financial institutions. Lead author and Associate Professor Helen Lange has extensive industry experience, and is a highly regarded consultant in banking and finance. She is joined by Dr John Anderson and Dianne Thompson. Together they provide an authoritative overview of the Australian financial industry, as well as a unique mix of practical global and Australian insights.

Financial Institutions Management 2e provides students with a perfect blend of practical and theoretical content. Students are equipped with the tools they need for a successful career in the financial services industry.

Contemporary and informed

Financial Institutions Management 2e provides students with an overview of the Australian financial services industry. New industry developments such as BASEL II capital adequacy regulations are included. Alternative and emerging banking practices such as micro-credit, Islamic banking and community banks are also covered.

Relevant and engaging

Examples provided are current, well-researched and thought-provoking. Features such as Concept questions test students’ knowledge in each chapter, and the Extended learning questions provide extra challenge. Rich online resources are available, including the Finance around the world feature, which has links for researching and exploring global finance.

New to this edition

• Exposure to global issues
• Market risk (Chapter 12)
• Alternative models of banking (Chapter 22)