Managing Bank Capital: Capital Allocation and Performance Measurement - Hardcover

Matten, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471961167 ISBN 13: 9780471961161

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1996

Synopsis

This comprehensive guide examines the role of capital trading in financial instruments, commercial and private banking in an international perspective, and is required reading for any bank manager, controller or consultant.

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About the Author

Chris Matten is Head of Group Capital Management at the National Australia Bank, a role which covers capital allocation, balance sheet management and the management of the Bank′s external and internal capital and funding programmes. A UK Chartered Accountant, Chris spent six years in Japan and a further six years in Switzerland in various financial and risk control roles, first at Union Bank of Switzerland and later at Swiss Bank Corporation. After re–locating to Switzerland with SBC in 1991, he became Group Financial Controller in 1994. In November 1997, Chris moved to Australia to take up his current position at the National Australia Bank.

Synopsis

The allocation of capital is central to such banking issues as compliance with regulatory authorities, bank failure and the valuation of banks. In this study, the author shares proven techniques available to banks in order that they may maximize shareholder value and ensure a high credit rating. The guide examines the role of capital trading in financial instruments, and commercial and private banking from an international perspective.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471961167
• ISBN 13: 9780471961161
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224