"The aim of this textbook is to provide a comprehensive introduction to theoretical and applied issues relating to the global banking industry. Despite the fears of Henry Ford, we do not think reading this book will cause a revolution but we do hope it will at least provide you with an enjoyable...

Part I: European Banking: Through the Crises and Beyond -- Chapter 1: European Banking: An Overview; Thorsten Beck, Barbara Casu -- Chapter 2: Financial Structure; Marco Pagano, Sam Langfield -- Chapter 3: Bank Governance and Ownership Structures; John Wilson, John Goddard, Donal McKillop --...

"Preface" -- "Acknowledgements" -- "Contents" -- "List of Abbreviations " -- "Notes on contributors" -- "List of Figures" -- "List of Tables" -- "Part I: European Banking: Through the Crisis and Beyond" -- "1: European Banking: An Overview" -- " Introduction" -- " The EU Single Market forÂ...