Banking & Finance
The intricacies of the banking industry and its procedures are difficult to fathom for the average consumer. Banking is one of the most important and complex areas of commercial law and the regulations that apply to the banking industry seem to be in a constant state of flux. The role banks play in different types of transactions is one facet of the industry that is governed by commercial law. The distinctions that are made between a depositary bank, a payor bank, an intermediary bank, a collecting bank, and a presenting bank are all determined by certain aspects of commercial law. The links included herein relate to banking and finance law.
America's Community Bankers
Explore an extensive collection of resources and information on banking, including government relations, communications, and online publications.
Bank Administration Institute
Discover the Bank Administration Institute, featuring information to assist in the strategic positioning of the banking industry through research and education.
Canadian Bankers Association, Canada
Review a comprehensive collection of Canadian banking resources. Includes relevant consumer news, publications, and Canadian Banker magazine.
Community Bankers Association of Alabama Online
Discover the extensive resources provided by this association of Alabama banks. Includes various calculators for consumers and articles on current and pending legislation.
Community Bankers of Florida
Browse information on banking legislation and regulations. Includes the 'CBF Quarterly Newsletter' and links to resources of interest to bankers and consumers.
Consumer Banking Association Network
Explore comprehensive findings of studies conducted by the Consumer Banking Association.
Fair Lending: Banking Law
Review this comprehensive guide to banking issues, including credit, fair lending, community banking, and fair housing. Includes extensive collection of banking links.
Financial Services Technology Consortium
Review specifications for technologies employed in the financial services sector. Includes information and specifications for SDML and SML programming languages.
Florida International Bankers Association
Browse the 'International Banking in the State of Florida 1996 Economic Impact Report' and other resources relevant to banking and trade from an international perspective.
Indiana Bankers Association
Review publications for financial institutions, including 'IBA General Bulletin, Friday Fax, IBA Regulatory Review', and The Hoosier Banker.
Institute of International Bankers
Explore banking publications, including 'Banking in a Global Economy: Economic Benefits to the United States from the Activities of International Banks'.
Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger and Melnick, LLP
Browse banking, labor, family law, and employment cases and regulations in the 'LPSM Newsletter'. Includes links to relevant Internet resources.
Lender Liability Law
Examine this in-depth review of Lender Liability Law, court opinions and links, and articles addressing banking and lending topics.
Moye, Giles, O'keefe, Vermeire and Gorrell
Browse the 'Secured Transactions and Loan Documentation Manual', which provides information for banking and thrift industries.
National Automated Clearinghouse Association: Electronic Payments Guide
Explore current information concerning electronic payments, including EFT, electronic billing, international transfers, and electronic checking.
United States Department of Treasury: Office of Thrift Supervision
Discover the comprehensive information to issues relevant to federal and state thrift institutions. Includes guides, rules, regulations, policies, bulletins, and other industry information.
United States Federal Housing Finance Board
Discover the regulation arm of the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Includes information on program oversight provided by the board, as well as information on interest rates.
United States Federal Housing Finance Board: Fair Lending Guide
Browse 'The Fair Lending Guide' and articles, links, and resources online addressing banking and other financial institution practices.
University of North Carolina, Charlotte: Belk College of Business Administration: Center for Banking Studies
Explore this comprehensive site, which includes banking industry links, news, resources, and online bank links.
West Virginia Bankers Association
Discover the 'Legislative Bulletin', provided by the West Virginia Bankers Association. Includes a resource directory and events listing.
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Browse the guide for entrepreneurs. Also features information and resources on personal consumer fraud, personal finance, and current legislative topics.