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Introduction to Global Financial Markets [Paperback]

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11 April 2003 1403900124 978-1403900128 4th Revised edition
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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  • Paperback: 424 pages
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 4th Revised edition edition (11 April 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1403900124
  • ISBN-13: 978-1403900128
  • Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 16.1 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 527,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Very comprehensive, clearly-written and the breadth of coverage is very impressive.' -- Dr A. Thomas, University of Liverpool

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Describes the various financial sectors in clear, easy to understand terms, providing a broad and balanced introduction to financial markets across the world. The ideal text for newcomers --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars UNBELIEVABLY COMPREHENSIVE - MUST HAVE !! 4 Oct 2003
Format:Paperback
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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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good job, well done. 30 May 2006
Format:Paperback
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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4.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory book 27 April 2006
Format:Paperback
Nice introductory book, would be nice if it was more repetitive and allowed concepts to sink in. However it makes a great starting point.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!! 9 Sep 2004
By lara400
Format:Paperback
Forget the guy above - this book is amazing!! I work for Merrill Lynch (YES AN INVESTMENT BANK!!) and they recommend this book to everyone. If you have no background to finance this is the book for you!
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9 of 19 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Not for investment bankers 14 Dec 2003
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Format:Paperback
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. I don't think it really tells you enough about the products or what it is like in the industry today to be of much help to people starting out in the business.
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