General Titles Order now PRICE RM45.00 (IBBM member) RM60.00 (non-IBBM member) ISBN 978-983-2153-14-6 PUBLISHER/ YEAR IBBM/ 2009 The Money Market  by Ding Lai Hong The Money Market is a follow-up book to The Foreign Exchange Market (December 2007). The Money Market offers readers a comprehensive guide on the topic with the writer making extensive references to the Malaysian environment. The book also serves as a study aid for candidates who are writing ‘Module II – The Money Market’ of the Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC) examination. IBBM members can purchase this new title at the special IBBM Members’ price of RM45.00 per copy while non-IBBM members may purchase the said title at RM60.00 per copy.     Order now PRICE RM20.00 (IBBM member) RM30.00 (non-IBBM member) ISBN 978-983-2153-13-9 PUBLISHER/ YEAR IBBM/ 2008 Green Banking: An Overview by Juliana Dato' Othman Said and Prof Bala Shanmugam A few years ago, traditional banks and financial institutions recognised the practice of “green” banking or financing activity. They began to actively identify opportunities in ecologically-friendly businesses as a sector for financing. “Green” banking or financial products and services emerged since then and started to develop rapidly. The term “green” is loosely used on a broad range of social, ethical and environmental practices and products. However, for the purpose of this article, we use the term “green” solely with reference to environmentally oriented financial products and services.     Order now PRICE RM20.00 (IBBM member) RM30.00 (non-IBBM member) ISBN 978-983-2153-122 PUBLISHER/ YEAR IBBM/ 2008 Subprime Mortgage Crisis: Causes, Effects and The Way Forward by Dr Mohd Kamal Khir and Prof Bala Shanmugam As the title goes, this book is about the subprime crisis in the US real estate industry in years 2006 - 2008. It triggered a national financial crisis that went global within 2 years. What were the effects on the US economy, stock market and financial institutions? This is among the topics covered which include: understanding the underlying risks, understanding the causes and the conflicts that could have caused the crisis. The year 2008 is likely to be a turning point. Economists and analysts have come to understand the causes of subprime crisis. The question is, “Will they be ready to face another subprime crisis if it happens again in the future?”     Order now PRICE RM40.00 (IBBM member) RM52.00 (non-IBBM member) ISBN 978-983-2153-09-2 PUBLISHER/ YEAR IBBM/ 2007 The Foreign Exchange Market by Ding Lai Hong In an era of globalisation where trade, investment and speculative funds move freely across ‘borderless' financial markets, it is difficult to envision a world without foreign exchange. There are few boundaries to foreign exchange dealings today. The vibrant 24-hour market is open to all players - central banks, financial institutions, corporations and individuals. This text is intended to be a comprehensive guide to understanding foreign exchange markets - the operations, jargon, dealings, calculations and practices in the Malaysian and international foreign exchange markets. It serves as a guide for current foreign exchange market players as well as aspiring foreign exchange dealers. It is also a useful reference text for candidates pursuing the Sijil Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia which is jointly awarded by Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia and the Persatuan Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia .   Order now PRICE RM72.00 (IBBM member) RM79.90 (non-IBBM member) ISBN 978-967-300-399-0 PUBLISHER/ YEAR PEARSON/ 2007 Islamic Banking: A Practical Perspective Kamal Khir, Lokesh Gupta and Bala Shanmugam Today, Islamic finance represents a multi-billion dollar industry with a presence in many countries and more recently, transcending beyond the Muslim world. Recent statistics revealed that Islamic Banking has gained 15 per cent of the domestic financial market with assets totaling RM133 billion in Malaysia . Albeit relatively young in comparison to conventional banking, Islamic banking has reached a respectable status - a credible alternative to traditional banking products. Despite its tremendous growth, the awareness level of Islamic banking products and services is still very low in the market. There is also an acute shortage of Islamic banking professionals in the industry. Islamic Banking: A Practical Perspective attempts to create awareness by educating the customers and bankers on the foundation and practical aspects of the products and services currently offered by Islamic banks in the country. This tutorial guide on Islamic banking for beginners, practitioners and academicians, on How Islamic Banking Actually Works?, focuses on the practical perspectives, complete with examples, case studies and pictorial presentation of the products and business models to help readers understand the concepts better. The book also discusses the recent trends and developments in Islamic banking products and services with the help of IT Solutions, and the emerging challenges faced by Islamic banking.   Order now PRICE RM30.00 (IBBM member) RM35.00 (non-IBBM member) ISBN 983-2153-07-7 PUBLISHER/ YEAR IBBM/ 2003 Electronic Banking in Malaysia (2003) by Prof Dr Bala Shanmugam and Dr Balachandher Krishna Guru In today's changing and highly competitive environment, innovation is an essential ingredient for banking institutions. Technological innovation has now taken the centre stage. Banks are at the forefront in harnessing ICT to improve banking operations and efficiency. Retail and corporate customers alike access a vast array of products and services through electronic distribution channels, commonly referred to as e-banking. In this book, the authors assess the state of electronic banking in Malaysia and document the milestones. They also discuss the critical factors that can help expedite the consumer adoption rate of e-banking in the country.   ISBN 983-2153-04-2 PUBLISHER/ YEAR IBBM/ 2002 Law of Cheques (2nd edition, 2002) by Dr Lee Mei Pheng In the "Law of Cheques (second edition)", the author builds on her first book highlighting in particular, changes in the law of cheques with the coming into force of the Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Act 1998. Of significance is the status of 'account payee' crossed cheques. Such cheques, now being non-transferable, have their status as negotiable instruments virtually obliterated by the Amendment Act. Further, the clearing of cheques by electronic means through the Sistem Penjelasan Imej Cek Kebangsaan (SPICK), legalised by the 1998 (Amendment) Act with retrospective effect, adds to the long list of challenges bankers face today. As with the first edition this book aims to assist bankers in their daily operations and decision-making. It also serves as a quick reference for busy legal practitioners and students of law and banking as it incorporates changes in the law of cheques up to December 31, 1999.   Order now PRICE RM22.00 (IBBM member) RM28.00 (non-IBBM member) ISBN 983-2153-01-8 PUBLISHER/ YEAR Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia/ 1999 Introduction to International Trade Finance by A. Darnailu@ Naedu Imports and exports are important business activities undertaken by Malaysian entrepreneurs. Bankers and other relevant parties assist in the completion of the transaction by playing their roles in issuing documents and securing acceptance or payment. Despite the fact that international trade has been playing an integral part in import-export business activities, some businessmen and bankers may not be well versed with the rules of the game, have sufficient knowledge of the options and realise their full obligations, responsibilities and the kind of risks they undertake. The book Introduction to International Trade Finance, is Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia (IBBM)'s latest publication. This book covers the many aspects of international trade. Written in a simple and very concise manner, this publication explains to readers the basics of international trade finance, the various rules, terms and conditions used and the various payment methods that are available for settlement purposes. Explained extensively is the importance of Incoterms, which form an integral part of any international trade transaction. It was written based on the writer's vast experience in the banking and finance industry, and from training programmes, workshops and seminars that he has also attended and conducted on trade finance operations. References have also been made to the several existing materials on trade finance written by local and foreign writers, directives and guidelines issued by Bank Negara Malaysia, the Export-Import Bank of Malaysia (Exim Bank), Malaysia Export Credit Insurance Berhad (MECIB) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Apart from bankers and businessmen, candidates preparing for the IBBM Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (DBFS) qualification will also find this book useful as a supplementary reading material.     Order now PRICE RM27.00 (IBBM member) RM33.00 (non-IBBM member) ISBN 967-9927-73-3 PUBLISHER/ YEAR IBBM/ 1995 Money Supply and Financial Markets in Malaysia (1995) by Cheah Kooi Guan This book enables the reader to define money and identify its functions, understand how banks create deposit money, how money supply is measured in Malaysia and the major determinants of money supply. It discusses and evaluates the monetary management instruments often used in Malaysia and how each instrument influences the supply of money and credit, compares the roles of the capital market, the money market and the FOREX market in the economy of a country and analyses the development of financial instruments and financial markets in Malaysia. How to Purchase You can purchase the new titles either through the book order form in IBBM's bi-monthly newsletter, @IBBM or come personally to our head office at : Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia Wisma IBI, 5 Jalan Semantan Damansara Heights 50490 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Apart from the highlighted book in this article, IBBM also publishes both examination-related publications as well as general titles covering various areas in banking and finance. For details of our other publications, feel free to contact our Publications Department at 03-20956833 or email us at publish@ibbm.org.my   Download Order Form Here (File Size: 48KB)