This book, ‘International Banking Operations’ is a part of the courseware on Diploma in International Banking and Finance being offered by Indian Institute of Banking & Finance. Globalisation has meant rapid growth in cross-border business and trade and it has also meant that banks have to be aware of the contours as well as details of international banking operations. This book seeks to impart knowledge on the various operational aspects of international banking to bankers and those interested in understanding international banking operations. The book covers several aspects of international banking including recent trends in international banking, international financial architecture, international financial centres, offshore banking units, special economic zones, asset – liability management in the context of international banking, Basel III guidelines, FEMA. The book is divided into four modules. Some of the chapters covered in the modules are : • International Financial Centres Special Economic Zones Euro Currency Markets • Investment and Merchant Banking • Correspondent Banking • Operations of Foreign Branches of Indian Banks • International Inter-Bank Business • Offshore Banking • International Financial Institutions FEMA and its regulatory framework in India Current and Capital Account Convertibility This book, though aimed at bankers, would be of interest to anybody who is keen to learn about international banking operations as prevalent today.
