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Banking makes a major contribution to mature economies but banking crises can do them great damage. Bank regulation is a compromise between the avoidance of banking crises and the preservation of banking efficiency. Following the [[crash of 2008]], proposals for regulatory reform are under consideration. | Banking makes a major contribution to mature economies but banking crises can do them great damage. Bank regulation is a compromise between the avoidance of banking crises and the preservation of banking efficiency. Following the [[crash of 2008]], proposals for regulatory reform are under consideration, and there are prospects of major changes to the structure of the world's banking industry. | ||
:''For definitions of the terms shown in italics in this article, see the [[/Glossary|glossary]].'' | :''For definitions of the terms shown in italics in this article, see the [[/Glossary|glossary]].'' | ||
Revision as of 05:32, 24 October 2008
Banking makes a major contribution to mature economies but banking crises can do them great damage. Bank regulation is a compromise between the avoidance of banking crises and the preservation of banking efficiency. Following the crash of 2008, proposals for regulatory reform are under consideration, and there are prospects of major changes to the structure of the world's banking industry.
- For definitions of the terms shown in italics in this article, see the glossary.
The banking principle
History
Economic benefits
Banking risks
Banking regulation
The 1980s deregulations
Basel I and Basel 2 recommendations
Responsibility for assessing risk was placed upon the banks and the credit agencies.