Web Resources for Banking & Finance
If you find web sites that you'd like to share with other students, please contact the Academic Liaison Librarian.
| General Banking & Finance Websites |
- Bank of England
The website of the Bank of England. The Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy.
- Business Insurance
An informative guide to small business.
- European Financial Integration Report (EFIR)
The report is devoted to the economic analysis of European financial integration and to the related impact on market structures, competition, efficiency, innovation and stability. The two annexes to the report present respectively an overview of the EU policy achievements in the domain of financial services in 2007, and an additional set of statistics and indicators on EU financial markets.
- Financial Sector Continuity (UK)
This website has been established by the UK's Tripartite Authorities (HM Treasury, the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority) to provide a central point of information about work on continuity planning that is relevant to the UK's financial sector.
- Financial Services Authority
The FSA is an independent non-governmental body, given statutory powers by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. It is a company limited by guarantee and financed by the financial services industry.
- Initiative on Global Markets
Looks at international business, financial markets and the role of policies and institutions in the context of the global economy. The website includes details of research topics, an archive of working papers, details of academics working for the Initiative, news / event information and much more.
- INSCX
New UK-based nanotechnology commodities exchange.
- HM Treasury
The Treasury is the United Kingdom's economics and finance ministry. It is responsible for formulating and implementing the Government's financial and economic policy.
- Independent Banking Advisory Service
IBAS provides specialist UK Business Banking help with Corporate banking, SME Business Banking disputes, banking mistakes, bank errors, bank charges, bank overdrafts, bank loans, financial or bank guarantees, bank mortgages, bank lending security problems and disputes on bank accounts.
- TheCityUK
TheCityUK is the new, independent membership body for promoting the UK-based financial and professional services industry.
- Women in Banking and Finance
Women in Banking and Finance (WIBF) is a non-profit making leading professional organisation committed to empowering its members in the banking and finance industry to realise their full potential.
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| Careers in Banking & Finance |
- Bank of England jobs
Recruitment website for the Bank of England.
- eFinancial Careers
Graduate recruitment, jobs in banks, finance, accounting and investment.
- Inside Careers
Inside Careers has developed partnerships with 12 leading professional bodies to produce a range of career guides on banking, financial services, insurance etc.
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| General Insurance Websites |
- Centre for Risk and Insurance Studies (CRIS)
The CRIS was formed in 1991 at the University of Nottingham. It is one of the world's leading specialist university centres for risk and insurance.
Research undertaken by the Centre comes under five topics: the financial performance of insurance companies; liability insurance; health care and insurance; risk management; workplace risk and insurance issues in financial services.
- Glossary of Insurance Terms - Provided by Insure.com
A searchable list of commonly used terms in the field of insurance.
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| Company Sites |
- AXA Group
AXA is a worldwide player in financial protection and wealth management, with major operations in Western Europe, North America and the Asia/Pacific area.
- Lloyd's of London
A leading insurance market providing specialist insurance services to businesses in over 200 countries and territories.
- Royal and Sun Alliance
Provides general insurance products to over 20 million customers worldwide.
- Swiss Re
Swiss Re is a major player in the world reinsurance market. Under the Publications link can be found full-text reports on many aspects of insurance and risk management, including topics such as environmental risk, marine, and agricultural insurance. Publications are often available in English and German, and occasionally French, Italian, and/or Spanish.
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| Careers in Insurance |
- City Jobs
Search and apply for current vacancies with top City finance companies and recruitment agencies. Covers recruitment in Banking, Accounting / Accountancy, Insurance, Financial Services, and Finance related IT / Financial Marketing positions.
- Financial Careers
Graduate recruitment, jobs in insurance, finance, accounting and investment.
- London Careers
One of the longest running London based job sites on the Internet. Search for jobs by sector, includes banking and finance.
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Internet Training Sites
These sites are aimed to help you become confident when searching on the web for information to use in essays and projects. |
- Internet Detective
A free online tutorial that will help you develop Internet research skills for your university and college work. The tutorial looks at the critical thinking required when using the Internet for research and offers practical advice on evaluating the quality of web sites.
- Virtual Bank
Welcome to the Virtual Bank of Biz/ed. The bank is a Virtual Bank and looks at the role of banks and central banks in the management of the economy and also the services that banks offer to support business.
- Virtual Training Suite
A free, "teach yourself" tutorial that lets you practice your Internet Information Skills. Aimed at Business Students, but a good grounding in basic skills.
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