Banking publications

PwC has published numerous publications on a number of insurance topics.

	Banking Banana Skins 2012 PwC has joined forces with the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI) to explore what risks bankers worldwide are facing in the current climate and how they prioritise them. Based on over 700 responses from 58 countries, the survey, aimed at senior executives in the banking industry, identifies high level issues where the banking industry may be vulnerable. website
	Czech Banking Banana Skins 2010 The CSFI & PwC Survey of bank risk - Czech Report The Czech responses were dominated by concerns over the fall-out from the financial crisis. The top risks reflected those at world level very closely, though with some differences in emphasis.
	Briefing Note: September 2009 Reforming financial markets – update from the G20 Pittsburgh Summit The G20 leaders met in Pittsburgh 24-25th September 2009 to assess progress against the Action Plan, and consider further measures. Financial regulation was only one part of the agenda at Pittsburgh – it also included actions on climate change and the wider issues of world poverty and food and energy security. 75 kB PDF file | September 2009 | Free download

Tax and Legal Services: Financial Services Team (pdf 163 kB)
This publication was designed to assist you in making an informed choice in regard to this critical aspect of your business. PwC has established a specialised team of experts, who are prepared to analyse the impact of financial service products according to your business needs.

All PwC Insurance Publications see on PwC Global web site.

Global publications

	Response to Basel Committee on Banking Supervision The banking industry and its supervisors are debating some of the most important regulatory changes in recent history. These changes are likely to have major implications. 741 kB PDF file | April 2010 | Free download
	Operating in the future provides analysis, insight and guidance for institutions as they consider and pursue structural changes to help counteract increased costs of capital and liquidity requirements in order to achieve acceptable levels of Return on Equity. 669 kB PDF file | March 2010 | Free download
	The Journal The Journal brings together our most up-to-date points of view on the challenges facing banks and capital markets today. Interactive website | 2010
	Basel Committee proposals for ‘Strengthening the resilience of the banking sector’ Together with the Basel II enhancement package issued in July 2009, these proposals form part of the Committee’s response to the lessons learnt from the financial crisis. The reforms have been endorsed by the Financial Stability Board and the G20 leaders at their Pittsburgh Summit. 229 kB PDF file | December 2009 | Free download
	Preparing the ground for successful divestment Divestment is gathering pace as many financial institutions revise their strategic priorities and seek to strengthen their capital position. Some larger groups are also restructuring their businesses to comply with European Commission state aid and competition rules. Interactive website | december 2009
	The future of banking presents a series of perspectives on the immediate ways banks can begin to build a sustainable and profitable future, concentrating on four distinct areas that will determine the shape of the new banks 1,09 MB PDF file | July 2009 | Free download
	The day after tomorrow The credit crunch has changed the world of financial services. Our Point of View report examines the points you should consider when planning how to adapt to the challenges of the future. 288 kB PDF file | 2009 | Free download