This paper utilizes data on the presence of prominent individuals-that is, those with political (e.g., Members of Parliament) and aristocratic titles (e.g., lords)--on the boards of directors of English and Welsh banks from 1879 - 1909 to investigate whether the appointment of well-connected...

Compliance officers perform a vital, yet unpopular role in the business world as they advise on complying with myriad rules and regulations. What is good for compliance is sometimes seen as being bad for business, making a compliance officer's role a difficult one. Essential Strategies for...

Intro -- Praise for the First Edition -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations -- Preface to the First Edition (Or, How Not to be an Execution Officer) -- 3.1 Compliance Officers are Great!!! -- 3.1 Scope, Coverage and Readership -- 3.2 Addendum from Peter --...