Basic concepts
The nature and variety of financial intermediation
The what, how, and why of financial intermediaries
Major risks faced by banks
Spot lending
Further issues in bank lending
Special topics in credit: syndicated loans, loan sales, and project finance
Off-balance sheet banking and contingent claims products
Securitization
The deposit contract and insurance
Objectives of bank regulation
Milestones in banking legislation and regulatory reform
Management of risks and opportunities in banking
Mergers and acquisitions
Investment banking
The future.