This book unites a series of leading commentators on topical issues of bank fraud on a national, regional and international level. It includes an examination of the basic concepts of bank fraud; English and US perspectives on bank fraud; and definitions under the money laundering legislation. The second edition updates the original work with the many changes in the law over the last 5 years. The book looks at fraud in its legal context and provides practical and essential advice for anyone who has to deal with common issues. It covers the action that should be taken once fraud has taken place and also includes chapters on bank supervision, prevention of fraud and the protection of assets. With so many recent developments in the area, this is an invaluable book that will bring practitioners up to date with the 'hot' topics in bank fraud and crime. The recent substantial bank collapses together with the media interest in internet crime and the retention of Nazi assets have led to a demand for information on the law in these areas. Banks: Fraud and Crime, 2nd Edition provides this information and is a highly readable and practical book. Readership: This book will appeal to a broad market and should be read by bankers, in-house counsel to banks and financial institutions, solicitors, barristers, accountants, management consultants, academics and supervisory bodies.This new edition comes at an excellent time after the much publicised international bank scandals of recent years and amid a general climate of fraud and money laundering supervision and legislation.