Understanding the financial well-being of lower-income group is a critical concern of any government as this group struggles most to meet up with their necessities. Despite the significance, little is known about financial well-being of low-income group. This study attempts to investigate the...

The Malaysian banking industry : policies and practices after the AFC -- The health of the Malaysian banking industry -- Bank risk management -- Bank bailout efficacy -- Conclusion -- Special topic : practitioner insight on risk management practice (Eric H.Y. Koh)

Facing the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the Federal Reserve (Fed) has responded with sweeping, unprecedented actions to aid a slowing economy and stimulate a frozen credit market. We focus on the policy changes instituted by the Fed and their wealth effects on banks,...