·explains the nature, content, and scope of the rules that regulate banking in ways that make the material meaningful and relevant to students·encompasses the history, regulation, regulatory powers, and globalization of financial institutions·examines the role of the bank in modern society including explorations of policy implications·makes enlightening connections between traditional commercial banks and other depository institutions·employs an effective cases-and-notes pedagogy that blends clear introductions to legal concepts with a mixture of rhetorical and problem-like questions·begins with a strong introductory history and overview of banking, nontraditional depository institutions, and banking regulation, giving students a solid foundation on which to build their understanding·provides regular updates through an annual Statutory Supplement addressing recent developments and new cases