This casebook is the first of its kind to integrate fully the issues concerning the continuing international financial crisis, and the current impact of government efforts to respond to the crisis — not just an isolated discussion, but a thoroughly embedded treatment. It is organized around the birth-to-death experience of international financial services institutions. The book contains case excerpts, related materials and over 200 detailed problems and notes that are accessible yet challenging. It focuses on the regulation of international banking at the federal level, but with extensive international and comparative law materials. An accompanying documents supplement includes up-to-date statutory materials and the revised Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision.