The Economist: International Banking
Author | : The Economist Publications (PUK Rights) |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 59 |
Release | : 2012-07-01 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0241964237 |
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The Penguin Economist Special reports delve into the most pressing economic issues of the day: from national and global economies, to the impact of trade, industry and jobs. Written to be read on a long commute or in your lunch hour - be better informed in under an hour. Retail banking is heading for a revival. With the financial crisis still hanging over Western economies, banks have rejuvenated the retail arm of the business. They are now seen as more stable sources of profit than the risky traders. Technology is both a help and a hindrance. On one hand, online banking is revolutionizing money management. But will this lead to the close of the high street bank? How can banks outstrip the developing tech companies who are offering rival services? This report will assess the challenges and opportunities that banks face in the rich world and the emerging markets. Sections include: Retail renaissance Withering away Dispatches from the hothouse Crunching the numbers A wealth of wallets Over the sea and far away Private pursuits World, here we come