In this textbook for students in the Australasian region, Sathye (banking and finance, Southern Cross U., Australia) et al. explain credit analysis and lending management. They detail a framework for assessing and managing credit risk, including the principles and basics of lending, financial statement analysis, and credit scoring; special types like consumer, corporate, small business, and international lending, as well as security and other legal aspects; credit risk management and measurement techniques and problem loan management; other forms of finance (new chapters on micro-finance, agricultural, and quantitative finance); and four case studies. This edition has been revised and updated to address issues from the global financial crisis. Distributed in the US by International Publishers Marketing, Inc. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)