"Ellinger's Modern Banking Law" sets banking law clearly against the background of general legal doctrines and banking regulation, discussing its operation in the context of its wider economic function. The book examines the different types of banks and banking organizations operating in the UK, also making use of American, Canadian, and Australian examples. It provides analysis of the banker and customer relationship, explaining the different types of accounts available, the duties and the liabilities of banks, and the latest processes used in the clearance of cheques and money transfers. Issues relating to overdrafts, bank loans, credit agreements, and securities for bankers' advance are covered in the closing chapters. This fourth edition has been fully updated and revised to take into account the recent developments in electronic banking and payment, consumer credit, securities, and financial regulation. Also included are new chapters on money laundering and bank guarantees, ensuring this text maps closely on to university law courses.