Secondary Banking Crisis, 1973-75. Its causes and course

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Reprinted 2003 with new introduction. Written by a financial journalist and City of London specialist. Has three parts, viz: 1] 'Outbreak of the crisis and the launching of the lifeboat'; 2] 'Background and causes of the crisis'; 3] 'How the rescue was managed'. Much on the Bank of England's role. Chapters on Slater Walker and Keyser Ullman Ltd. Also coverage of Cedar Holdings; Edward Bates & Sons; Crown Agents; First National Finance Corp Ltd; London & County Securities Group; National Westminster Bank Ltd; Triumph Investment Trust Ltd; United Dominions Trust Ltd