This book explores the application of theories of strategy and international trade to the global banking industry, covering both commercial and investment banks. Chapters incorporate analyses from the perspective of banks and regulators in the post-financial crisis period. The author traces the history of international financial institutions, and also looks to the development of bank structure over time to the present day. The book adopts a multifaceted view of the international banking industry, beginning with theories of strategy and internationalism, and finishing with current and practical issues faced within the transnational banking community.

Aidan O'Connor is Professor of Strategy and International Business at ESCEM School of Business and Management, France. he has extensive experience in banking and has taught academic finance and business in several European countries, including, France, germany, Ireland, Italy, Switzerand and the United Kingdom. He is Visiting Professor of Strategy and International Business at the Universität Osnabrück, Germany. He is also Visiting Professor at Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Managment, Université Aix- Marseille, France.