
Global banking influences everything from the interest rate on your mortgage to international trade and economic crises that affect millions. This learning plan is essential for finance professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand how money flows through our interconnected world and shapes economic outcomes.
This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn How global banking works with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.
Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering How global banking works.
Discover how money and banking evolved from ancient civilizations to modern financial systems, understanding the core principles that underpin global finance today.

Explore how central banks manage economies through monetary policy, interest rates, and financial stability, shaping everything from inflation to global economic growth.






Understand how investment banks, financial markets, and international institutions facilitate global capital flows, trade, and economic integration.





Explore the dramatic transformation reshaping banking as financial institutions experiment with AI, real-time payments, stablecoins, and embedded finance. Discover key trends driving innovation from mobile-first banking to cross-border payment solutions.
Learn from history's banking crises and regulatory responses to understand systemic risks, financial stability mechanisms, and the future of global banking regulation.











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