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Introduction to Global Financial Markets (Paperback)

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"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."--A. Thomas, University of Liverpool


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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.
The fourth edition has been fully updated to cover the latest developments in the field.These include the impact of 9/11 and the relative collapse of world stock markets; new capital ratios for banks; current retail banking developments; the results of the latest world FX survey; the problems faced by the European Economic Union; attempts to reform Lloyd's of London, and a review of current trends.
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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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars UNBELIEVABLY COMPREHENSIVE - MUST HAVE !!, 4 Oct 2003
As a law student with no previous background in finance,I bought this book as recommended from my tutor in Financial Law.
The book starts with an introduction to the way financial markets work and finishes with a glossary of financial terms.

Contents include: Banking(history,central bank,commercial/ investment banks), Securities Markets (rate of interest, yield, domestic money markets, bond markets, international makets), Stock exchange (stocks and shares, intrnational equity, indices, dealing systems, new issues), Foreign Exchane and international Trade (dealing, arbitrage, risk), Trade Finance, Institutions & History of European Economic and Monetary Union (historic approach, institutions), Derivative products (traded options), Financial Futures, Insurance (insurance markets, reinsurance, lloyd's ).

There are many examples and tables in the book.
Simple writing, ideal for international students as well!
4th edition is the best.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for beginners, 16 Sep 2002
I read this book from cover to cover before starting work in the Technology department of an investment bank and found it a great explanation of the basics of the finance world. The examples were really well explained and easy to follow.

Simply a great book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good job, well done., 31 May 2006
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The book is an Introduction - a very useful one, which outlines in reasonable detail all the areas of the financial world you are likely to need to know about.

For a beginner, i.e. someone looking to study the industry, or someone looking to make a career in the industry (like me), the book is excellent because the writing is clear and the content jolly interesting!

No, it is NOT a comprehensive guide to risk management, to valuation, or to derivatives trading, or whatever else you hoped it would be. But it IS the place to start - if you happen to have half a brain, you will know after reading it which book(s) to buy next!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Don't Be fooled by the words An introduction!
I was very impressed with the vast spectrum of content covered. I had no previous knowledge of the finanical markets and thanks to this book i now believe i have a reasonably good... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Winstrom

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction with enough detail for the lay person
I found this book after searching long and hard for some information about financial instruments in general. Read more
Published 9 months ago by N. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars At Last ! A book that has it all for finance newbies
A FANTASTIC book for all newcomers to finance and a briliant refresher for commercial and investment bankers who need to get a bird eye's view of the markets. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ken Ghata

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on finance I've ever read
This is the best book on finance I've ever read. It's a comprehensive introduction to financial markets written in simple language. BUY IT.
Published 21 months ago by Warren Buffet Jnr

5.0 out of 5 stars A good readable intro
This is a great grounding in global markets & written in a plain., straightforward style. I've got this new (5th) edition which has good - broad, but interesting - coverage of... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2007 by Stan

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory book
Nice introductory book, would be nice if it was more repetitive and allowed concepts to sink in. However it makes a great starting point.
Published on 27 April 2006 by Mr. N. M. Ellis

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!
Forget the guy above - this book is amazing!! I work for Merrill Lynch (YES AN INVESTMENT BANK!!) and they recommend this book to everyone. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2004 by Mr. I. Chohan

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for investment bankers
I guess this book is aimed a a very very introductory level but it not really useful for people in global finance, if that means the modern investment banking industry. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2003

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