Introduction to Banking

Introduction to Banking, 3rd Edition, is an academic textbook that examines theoretical and applied topics within global banking systems. Authors Barbara Casu, Claudia Girardone, and Philip Molyneux provide readers with a comprehensive perspective on how modern banking institutions function, manage operations, and operate within international markets.

The material is organized into five main sections that cover core operational topics, including central banking, bank regulation, supervision, bank management, and corporate governance. The text also analyzes bank activities and services, specialized areas like Islamic banking, financial management, risk management, and the relationship between bank competition and financial stability.

Published by Pearson Education Limited, this 776-page volume features thematic chapters on international markets, examining regional banking dynamics across the UK, Europe, the US, Japan, and emerging markets. The digital release of this edition is available in a reflowable layout format to facilitate reader access.