The Story Of Minos Zombanakis-Banking Without Borders

Minos Zombanakis,born in a small Cretan Village in 1926, rose during the course of a 50-year career to become on of the leading figures in the global banking industry.On the way he faced the ravages of war, talked his way into Harvard,faced down the sceptics,and pioneered many of the techniques usef by international bankers today.

James Wolfensohn,president of the World Bank,described him aw “a legend,not only because of his financial skills but also,while Greek,he is one of those universal figures who have shaped our international marketplace.”

In this authorised biography,David Lascelles traces the remarkable story of Zombanakis through the markets of Europe,America,the Middle East and Japan,and explains how his innovations literally changed the financial world.

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“Minos Zombanakis has experienced and contributed to the greatest changes in financial markets in history.

He is a legend not only because of his financial skills but also, while Greek,he is one of those few universal figures who have shaped our international marketplace.”

James Wolfensohn

President,World Bank 1995-2005