1. What is the Bretton Woods system and how did it eventuate?
2. Why do governments allow foreign banks into their countries?
3. What are shell bank branches? What advantages do they afford foreign banks that wish to engage in international banking?
4. How are the activities of foreign banks regulated in Australia? What does this depend on and how does it compare with the regulation of Australian banks' foreign operations?
5. What is money laundering? Why does it represent a threat to the international financial system?
6. What is a syndicated loan?
7. What is ship financing and why is it so risky?
8. What risks do banks with international activities face?