p. 2278. Bank Networks
- Ross Cranston, Ross CranstonProfessor of Law at the London School of Economics
- Emilios Avgouleas, Emilios AvgouleasProfessor of International Banking Law and Finance at the University of Edinburgh; European Banking Authority Stakeholder Group
- Kristin van Zweiten, Kristin van ZweitenClifford Chance Associate Professor of Law and Finance at Oxford University and a Fellow of Harris Manchester College
- Theodor van SanteTheodor van SanteBarrister at 3 Verulam Building, Gray's Inn, London
- and Christoper HareChristoper HareTravers Smith Associate Professor of Corporate and Commercial Law at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Somerville College
Abstract
This chapter considers the relationship which banks have with other banks. The discussion revolves around legal impact and legal consequences, in this case of the various types of inter-bank relationships. It shows that in some cases, banks become the customers of other banks. Some of the issues discussed in the chapter lay the foundation for some of the later chapters, notably that on payment and lending. These relationships between banks are primarily contractual in nature; the concept of the network usefully encapsulates the scope of the discussion. The chapter covers correspondent banking, inter-bank markets and contracts, exchange markets and payment systems, and bank syndicates.
