Shedding new light on the recent worldwide banking debacle, this handbook presents possible remedies as to what should have been done prior, during, and after the crisis. With contributions from well-known academics and professionals, the book contains exclusive, new research that will undoubtedly assist bank executives, risk management departments, and other financial professionals to attain a clear picture of the banking crisis and prevent future banking collapses. The text provides a global analysis of the banking crisis by giving insight into how various countries were impacted by the crisis. It also discusses ways to improve bank regulation and risk management.