Globalization of Merchant Banking before 1850. The case of Huth & Co
Details:
- Author(s) Llorca-Jana, Manuel
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2016
- Pages 168pp; illus
- Publisher Routledge
- Place Published Abingdon
Topics:
- Name Risk taking, risk management & other issues [currently subject to editing]
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Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:
Deals with Huth & Co in the early 19th century and its development of a leading global network of correspondents, trading activities and lending, particularly its activities in South America and London and Liverpool, drawing comparisons with competitor houses. Considers risk management strategies. Has chapters: 'Early life and activities of Frederick Huth, founder of the company, c1777-1822'; 'Expansion of the firm during the 1820s and 1830s and the South American branches'; 'Huth & Co's Spanish and German connections during the 1820s-1840s'; 'The Liverpool branch, agents in Britain and the US connection'; 'A global enterprise of trade and lending'; 'Risk management credit strategies'