International Banking Law and Regulation

The following material is updated in the latest release.
DT CAYMAN ISLANDS: Introduction
DT DENMARK: Banking System; Licensing and Authorization of Banks; Banking Takeovers and Mergers; Regulatory and Supervisory Rules for Banks
DT GUERNSEY: The Banking System; Types of Banks; Activities of Banks; Other Types of Financial Institutions; Relevant Legislation; Regulatory Bodies; Insolvency; Revocation; Takeovers and Mergers; Regulatory and Supervisory Rules; Auditors and Accountants; Corporate Governance; Codes of Practice; International Convergence
DT HUNGARY: The Banking System
DT IRAN: The Banking System; Types of Banks; Regulation and Supervision of Banks; Conclusion
DT PAKISTAN: Supervisory and Regulatory Structure
DT ROMANIA: Introduction; Banking System; Financial Institutions; Non-Banking Financial Institutions
DT RUSSIA: Banking System; Banking Business; Establishing a Bank; Licensing.


The editors have assembled an international team of recognized experts in the key commercial centers of 60 jurisdictions to create a comprehensive resource on international banking law and regulation.

Specialists within each country jurisdiction explore:


DT Local regulatory bodies and the banking system


DT Chartering or licensing of banks within the jurisdiction, including provisions applying to foreign bank operation while noting the differences for international or foreign banks


DT Regulatory and supervisory rules for banks, including regulations for banking takeovers and mergers


DT Banking reform legislation enacted to facilitate changes or restructuring for the current banking system


DT International harmonization efforts towards the potential international convergence of bank supervisory standards and local recognition of international banking standards.

Easily answer these banking questions and more!



DT What is the German threshold percentage for reporting substantial losses?


DT How detailed is the application process for a bank or trust company licensed in the Cayman Islands?


DT What are the restrictions on transfers of large sums of foreign currency in Malta?


DT What are the permitted activities for banks in Belgium?


DT What is the minimum capital percentage to be classified as solvent in Indonesia?