From the growth of electronic banking, to the rapid rise in overseas operations, to deregulation and recent laws, Gup and Kolari's Commercial Banking: The Management of Risk, Third Edition (formerly Fraser, Gup, and Kolari) will help your students understand these new realities and keep up with what's happening in the banking industry. With a strong emphasis on managing risk and maximizing profit, this up-to-date text provides a comprehensive, practical introduction to bank management and current banking practices used to control different kinds of risk. With its case studies, its links to the Internet, and its comprehensive coverage--including brokerage services, insurance, and trust activities, as well as deposits, loans, and investments-- Commercial Banking provides the most thorough, up-to-date coverage for the introductory course in banking.