LibGuides: Banking Industry: Background Information

Background Information

The banking industry pertains to regional, national, and international financial institutions. Use the following sources to learn more about the banking industry and the legal and regulatory issues surrounding it.

Banking and Financial Institutions: A Guide for Directors, Investors, and Counterparties
Discusses the recent financial crisis and its impact on the banking industry.

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Provides topic overviews, background, current issues, and bibliographies for further research.

Encyclopedia of American Industries
Provides comprehensive information on a wide range of industries in every realm of American business.
Encyclopedia of Business and Finance
This encyclopedia is designed for nonspecialists and contains information from professionals and scholars on banking.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
Includes entries on major people, businesses, industries, events, movements, and trends involved in U.S. economic history.