{"product_id":"inside-the-fdic-thirty-years-of-bank-failures-bailouts-and-regulatory-battles-hardcover","title":"Inside the Fdic: Thirty Years of Bank Failures, Bailouts, and Regulatory Battles - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn F. Bovenzi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWitness how the FDIC manages your money during financial crises\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInside the FDIC\u003c\/i\u003e tells the real stories behind bank failures and financial crises to provide a direct account of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other bank regulators. Author John Bovenzi served in senior level positions within the FDIC for over twenty years, including a decade as the Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. This book describes what he witnessed as the person in charge of day-to-day operations, as a nearly invisible agency grew to become a major, highly independent force impacting US financial markets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will learn how the FDIC and other bank regulators use the power of the federal government, spend other people's money, and approach decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book takes readers inside the FDIC to showcase: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe FDIC's emergence as a major market influence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow ten FDIC chairmen helped shape the US financial regulatory system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternal conflicts between the FDIC and other bank regulatory agencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePressures and challenges presented by financial crises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince the early 1980s, over 3,400 banks have failed. These failures weren't steady, regular, and easily predictable events; periods of tranquility were followed by turmoil, booms led to busts, and peaceful complacency often turned to sudden devastation. \u003ci\u003eInside the FDIC\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles it all, from the perspective of a first hand witness inside the agency responsible for calming the storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 3,400 banks have failed since the early 1980s.These bank failures weren't steady, regular, or easily predictable. Periods of calm and tranquility have been followed by chaos. Booms have led to busts and peaceful complacency often has turned into sudden devastation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by John Bovenzi--a longtime bank regulator at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation--\u003ci\u003eInside the FDIC\u003c\/i\u003e offers a rare glimpse into this vital and frequently misunderstood regulatory agency. With his inside point of view, Bovenzi puts a human face on the causes and effects of financial crises. He draws on compelling personal stories that offer a perspective of the agency that is often absent from the financial-sector debates that play out on the airwaves and in the opinion pages. Bovenzi reveals how regulators grapple with complicated issues, trying to ensure that all parties are being treated fairly by our government. There are also accounts of individuals misusing the system to serve their personal interests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInside the FDIC\u003c\/i\u003e clearly shows how the agency which had become almost invisible emerged as a major, highly independent force impacting U.S. financial markets. With candor and insight, Bovenzi explains how ten FDIC chairmen helped shape the FDIC and the U.S. financial regulatory system. He also reveals the gripping conflicts between the FDIC and other financial regulatory agencies that unfolded amid the pressures and challenges associated with bank failures and financial crises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book dives into the chaos surrounding bank failures to show firsthand what happens to those individuals and businesses caught in the storm. Bankers, financial professionals, and anyone concerned with the future of our economy will find \u003ci\u003eInside the FDIC\u003c\/i\u003e proves the need for long-term strategies that can prevent future cycles of booms, busts, and bailouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 3,400 banks have failed since the early 1980s.These bank failures weren't steady, regular, or easily predictable. Periods of calm and tranquility have been followed by chaos. Booms have led to busts and peaceful complacency often has turned into sudden devastation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by John Bovenzi--a longtime bank regulator at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation--\u003ci\u003eInside the FDIC\u003c\/i\u003e offers a rare glimpse into this vital and frequently misunderstood regulatory agency. With his inside point of view, Bovenzi puts a human face on the causes and effects of financial crises. He draws on compelling personal stories that offer a perspective of the agency that is often absent from the financial-sector debates that play out on the airwaves and in the opinion pages. Bovenzi reveals how regulators grapple with complicated issues, trying to ensure that all parties are being treated fairly by our government. There are also accounts of individuals misusing the system to serve their personal interests. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInside the FDIC\u003c\/i\u003e clearly shows how the agency which had become almost invisible emerged as a major, highly independent force impacting U.S. financial markets. With candor and insight, Bovenzi explains how ten FDIC chairmen helped shape the FDIC and the U.S. financial regulatory system. He also reveals the gripping conflicts between the FDIC and other financial regulatory agencies that unfolded amid the pressures and challenges associated with bank failures and financial crises. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book dives into the chaos surrounding bank failures to show firsthand what happens to those individuals and businesses caught in the storm. Bankers, financial professionals, and anyone concerned with the future of our economy will find \u003ci\u003eInside the FDIC\u003c\/i\u003e proves the need for long-term strategies that can prevent future cycles of booms, busts, and bailouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN F. BOVENZI\u003c\/b\u003e is a Partner at Oliver Wyman, a management consulting firm. He served for more than twenty years in senior-level positions at the FDIC, the last ten as Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.3 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772725297440,"sku":"9781118994085","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6bd4fb04418d3cba7e4d0295b6bd0db4.webp?v=1780412591","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/inside-the-fdic-thirty-years-of-bank-failures-bailouts-and-regulatory-battles-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}