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- Product code: 23967
- ISBN: 0230006353,
ISBN13: 9780230006355,
424 pages, paperback
Published by Palgrave (Trade) on 2006
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Description of An Introduction to Global Financial Markets 5/e |
An Introduction to Global Financial Markets describes the various financial sectors in clear and easy-to-understand terms. The book reflects the fact that the world is moving towards a single global market and provides a broad and balanced introduction to financial markets across the world.
New content for the 5th edition:
A chapter dedicated to the new financial powerhouse economies: China and India
A major section on the effect on the investment market of the massive growth in hedge funds and also the growth in private equity funds.
Expanded coverage of credit derivatives which have increased considerably since the last edition.
New sections covering the rise of bonds, and the selling of shares by insurance companies and pension funds
Coverage of recent developments in the EU: rejection of the EU constitution, and widening membership
General update of all data, figures and tables.
Key benefits of this title:
- The bestselling track record of previous editions.
- The cross-market appeal.
- The price and concise package.
- New content, including a new chapter on the emergence of the new economic powers: China and India, the growth of hedge funds, and the rise of credit derivatives and bonds.
- Accessibility: the author presents complex issues in a format which makes them accessible to students without a dilution of understanding of the complexities inherent in the area.
- Mathematical formulae and statistical techniques are clearly explained and the needs of the non-numerate reader are kept in mind, making this an ideal text for all readers regardless of mathematical ability.
- Thorough and up to date coverage of the key topics in the changing, international, world of financial markets.
Providing comprehensive coverage of commercial and investment banking, foreign exchange, money and bond markets, trade finance, stock markets, and options, futures, and other derivatives, this book is the ideal primer for those who require a basic understanding or are new to the world of finance. It has been a best seller in the City of London's major financial bookshop and is ideal reading for students of banking, finance, economics and business, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as professionals wishing to gain an insight into financial markets and institutions.
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Reviews"This is a very broad and well-written introduction to Global Finance. Very up-to-date and very useful."
- N.Dattini, London Guildhall University
"Very comprehensive, clearly-written and the breadth of coverage is very impressive."
- Dr A. Thomas, University of Liverpool
"This is a very broad and well-written introduction to Global Finance. Very up-to-date and very useful."
- N. Dattini, London Guildhall University
"Very comprehensive, clearly-written and the breadth of coverage is very impressive."
- Dr A. Thomas, University of Liverpool
| Contents of An Introduction to Global Financial Markets 5/e |
Introduction
Banking
The Role of the Central Bank
Commercial Banking
Investment Banking
Securities Markets
Stock Exchanges
Foreign Exchange and International Trade
Trade Finance
European Economic and Monetary Union
Derivative Products
Financial Futures
Other Derivative Products
Insurance
The Periodic Global Crisis
Trends in the Global Financial Markets
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About Stephen Valdez |
STEPHEN VALDEZ formed Valdez Financial Training in 1985 to provide simple introductory courses on financial markets. To assist students on the courses, he wrote the first edition of this book in 1993. He later sold the company and joined Profile Financial Training as a Director.
JULIAN WOOD worked in a range of roles for major banks for a number of years before joining Profile Financial Training where he is Course Director.
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