Banking in the New Europe : The Impact of the Single European Market Programme and EMU on the European Banking Sector

The completion of the European Single Market Programme (SMP) and the launch of 'Euroland' are bold statements on the European Union and its future. Within this economic process, the particular importance of the banking and financial services sectors is widely emphasized. This collection explores the strategic impact of the Single Market Programme and European Monetary Union on European banks and banking systems. The contributors examine eleven banking systems: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. Thoroughly up-to-date and with a common thematic overview of major trends in European banking systems, this book covers key strategic developments, structural changes, performance trends and strategies. Front Matter....Pages i-xxvi Introduction....Pages 1-24 Belgium....Pages 25-52 Denmark....Pages 53-81 France....Pages 82-102 Germany....Pages 103-127 Greece....Pages 128-159 Ireland....Pages 160-185 Italy....Pages 186-205 Netherlands....Pages 206-229 Portugal....Pages 230-252 Spain....Pages 253-287 United Kingdom....Pages 288-326 Contributors: B. Moore - R.V. Vennet - M. Balling & A. Grosen - D. Plihon - G. Lang - C. Gortsos - R. Kinsella & P. Bourke - F. Bruni, A. Balzarini & D. Fox - H.A. Benink & J.J. Sijben - P.S. de Pinho - J.M. Pastor & Quesada - E.P.M. Gardner & P. Molyneux