Electronic Banking And Treasury Security

This edition takes into account the very latest advances in electronic banking and treasury security. The electronic transmission of funds from companies to banks means that companies are responsible for high levels of risk previously covered by the bank's own security systems. This book is the definitive source of advice for all finance professionals. Electronic banking and treasury security covers everything from the systems themselves to the new documentation and includes contributions from leading figures in the banking, treasury and computing communities. This book is invaluable to corporate treasurers, finance directors, bankers and the financial advisory community.

This important guide addresses a key area of development in corporate treasury and banking. With contributors from experts at Lloyds, Bank of America, Ernst and Young, Logica, and many others, this is the single most authoritative source of advice for corporate treasurers, finance directors, and corporate bankers.

As the range and sophistication of electronic banking services has increased over the last decade, so has the scope for fraud and for error, hence the need for more advanced security options and devices. The second edition of this highly regarded book has been completely revised and updated to present a comprehensive overview of issues and methodologies in this constantly changing environment and includes recent developments in the areas of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Internet security.

Technological innovations in the banking sector have provided numerous benefits to customers and banks alike; however, the use of e-banking increases vulnerability to system attacks and threats, making effective security measures more vital than ever. Online Banking Security Measures and Data Protection is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly material on the challenges presented by the implementation of e-banking in contemporary financial systems. Presenting emerging techniques to secure these systems against potential threats and highlighting theoretical foundations and real-world case studies, this book is ideally designed for professionals, practitioners, upper-level students, and technology developers interested in the latest developments in e-banking security.

This book is a source of advice for all finance professionals.

This book is a part of the courseware on Diploma in Banking Technology being offered by the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance. This book provides an overview of various security in electronic banking. The book consist of Four Modules as under : "

The increase in computer crime has led to skepticism about the move made by the banks to introduce e-banking. Some view this as a noble move which has made the banking system more efficient, reliable and secure, while others view it as a risky and insecure way of banking. This book discusses the various computer threats and the security mechanisms put in place to ensure that e-banking is secure. The areas that still need some improvements with respect to elements of information security are highlighted. The knowledge gained from this book is aimed at helping the banks and its customers in decision making; other organizations since information security does not only affect banks. Any organization that has information and information systems is subject to attack although the risk will vary with the nature of industry. Further, this book will benefit scholars in the field of information systems, computer security and the business people who value the quality of services their organizations offer to their clients.

Credit and credit risk permeates every corner of the financial world. Previously credit tended to be acknowledged only when dealing with counterparty credit risk, high-yield debt or credit-linked derivatives, now it affects all things, including such fundamental concepts as assessing the present value of a future cash flow. The purpose of this book is to analyze credit from the beginning—the point at which any borrowing entity (sovereign, corporate, etc.) decides to raise capital through its treasury operation. To describe the debt management activity, the book presents examples from the development banking world which not only presents a clearer banking structure but in addition sits at the intersection of many topical issues (multi-lateral agencies, quasi-governmental entities, Emerging Markets, shrinking pool of AAA borrowers, etc.). This book covers: Curve construction (instruments, collateralization, discounting, bootstrapping) Credit and fair valuing of loans (modeling, development institutions) Emerging markets and liquidity (liquidity, credit, capital control, development) Bond pricing (credit, illiquid bonds, recovery pricing) Treasury (funding as an asset swap structure, benchmarks for borrowing/investing) Risk and asset liability management (leverage, hedging, funding risk)

Since 1995, the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN) has been examining the potential regulatory and law enforcement implications of emerging technology- driven payment mechanisms, such as smart card Internet-based electronic cash, electronic banking, and Internet banking. This initiative was undertaken within the context of FinCEN's mission to support and strengthen domestic and internal anti-money laundering efforts.