The Bank for International Settlements

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JAMES C. BAKER is Professor of Finance and International Business at Kent State University. A fellow of the Association for Global Business, Baker has published widely on a variety of topics in international finance and business, and his articles appear frequently in such publications as the Journal of World Trade, International Journal of Finance, and Journal of International Arbitration. Among his more recent books is one published in 1999 by Quorum, Foreign Direct Investment in Less Developed Countries: The Role of ICSID and MIGA.

Klappentext
In a world of increasing cross-border financial transactions, The Bank for International Settlements stands out as the oldest existing international financial institution and among the most controversial. For many it is a mystery: What does it actually do? For others it poses an ethical dilemma: What DID it do to aid the Nazis during World War II? Baker examines the history, administration, evolution, and operations of this reclusive institution. He discusses the work of its permanent committees, such as the Basle Concordats of 1975 and 1983 and the Basle Capital Accords of 1988 and 2001. Among other products and services he notes The BIS's studies of the use of derivatives by banks, its analysis of payment and settlement systems worldwide, and its supervision of the insurance and investment banking businesses. Then, in a cool and balanced appraisal, he looks at the Bank's operations during World War II, its relationship with the Nazis in their gold and foreign exchange transactions. Throughout, he underlines the importance of The BIS and its value in maintaining stability of the international monetary system. The result is a major academic study, a work of special interest to scholars, teachers, and students, and an important, readable, engrossing account for finance and investment professionals as well.

Inhalt
Preface Acronyms Introduction to the Bank for International Settlements Changes in BIS Organization, Administration, and Financing BIS Committees and Research The BIS and Bank Supervision The Basle Accord on Capital Adequacy The Bank for International Settlements and Derivatives Payment and Settlement Systems and the Bank for International Settlements The Bank for International Settlements and its Relations with Central Banks The Bank for International Settlements and Other International Financial Institutions The Bank for International Settlements and Insurance Supervisors Research and Miscellaneous Activities Nazi Gold, the Banks for International Settlements, and Central Banks Evaluation and Conclusions Appendix I: 5-Year Balance Sheets for Bank for International Settlements Appendix II: 5-Year Profit and Loss Statements for Bank for International Settlements Selected Bibliography Index

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