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The Keys to Banking Law: A Handbook for Lawyers - 3rd Edition - Karol K Sparks

by Karol K Sparks

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9781641058100
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American Bar Association
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3rd Edition
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The Keys to Banking Law: A Handbook for Lawyers 3rd Edition Karol K Sparks ISBN 9781641058100

The Keys to Banking Law provides a clear, practical guide to the U.S. financial regulatory system—one of the most complex and unique frameworks in the world. This book helps readers navigate the intricacies of banking law by:

  • Exploring the history of banking law in the U.S., providing essential context for today’s regulatory landscape

  • Examining the “bank family,” with a focus on the dual banking system and holding company structures

  • Discussing the safety net provided by FDIC insurance and the Federal Reserve discount window

  • Covering the wide array of laws and regulations that make banking charters “special”

  • Highlighting key issues in safety, soundness, and risk management

  • Explaining how banks are supervised and examined, how laws are enforced, and what happens when banks fail

This third edition goes deeper into these topics and brings readers fully up to date. It addresses issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, including updates to laws, regulations, regulatory decisions, and case law. A new chapter also explores banking laws driven by societal objectives, such as anti-money laundering (AML/BSA), community reinvestment, and privacy protections.

Given the acronym-rich nature of banking law, the book includes an updated reference list with hundreds of terms and jargon, keyed to relevant chapters, to help readers decode “Bank Speak.”

Comprehensive and practical, this book is an essential resource for lawyers, regulators, bankers, and students seeking to understand and navigate the complex world of U.S. banking law.

The Keys to Banking Law: A Handbook for Lawyers 3rd Edition Karol K Sparks ISBN 9781641058100, 978-1641058100 & 9781641058117

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Karol K Sparks

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