Structured around 11 key topics in finance, ranging from classical exposition of financial markets and institutions through to current issues surrounding private equity, risk management and hedge funds, each chapter sets the scene and analyses the chosen articles. Particular attention is paid to detailed explanation of key terminology (crucial for when you need to file that urgent report at work or look into reviewing your mortgage).

Reading and Understanding the Financial Timesleaves you to ponder your findings and research further with self review questions andsuggested data and web-based activities on the book’s website so that next time you read the Financial Times you will be able to do your own analysis.

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall; 1 edition (12 Feb. 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1847765580
ISBN-13: 978-0273715597
ASIN: 0273715593
Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 1.2 x 24.1 cm
Customer reviews: 19 customer ratings
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This engaging and practical guide selects topical Financial Times articles with recurrent themes and provides engaging analysis, unravelling the key points and explaining the financial and economic data. This book will enable you to engage with corporate finance in any context; be it at work, on the television, in radio reports or on the internet. Structured around 11 key topics in finance, ranging from classical exposition of financial markets and institutions through to current issues surrounding private equity, risk management and hedge funds, each chapter sets the scene and analyses the chosen articles. Particular attention is paid to detailed explanation of key terminology (crucial for when you need to file that urgent report at work or look into reviewing your mortgage). Reading and Understanding the Financial Timesleaves you to ponder your findings and research further with self review questions andsuggested data and web-based activities on the book's website so that next time you read the Financial Times you will be able to do your own analysis.

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“The Financial Timesis an indispensable tool for today’s decision makers.”

Do you want to read and understand the FT with confidence?

Do you want to see the financial theory you have poured over in your studies in action?

Do you want a career in Finance?

Do you already have a career in Finance?

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Then this is the book for you.

Reading and Understanding the Financial Times incorporates a selection of topical FT articles with recurrent themes relating to some of the most important issues in the world of corporate finance. From the private equity take over bid for Boots to the recent Northern Rock credit crisis, the chosen articles are analysed in depth leaving you armed with a new vocabulary of key financial terms and ready to conduct your own analysis next time you read the FT for business or pleasure.

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Visit the book’s website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/boakes to access the author’s regularly updated blog for his take on current business news as it unfolds, download podcasts with further article analysis and check your understanding with suggested hints to in text questions.

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“An excellent learning tool, bringing real-world examples to a very wide range of key financial concepts. Brings financial theory to life and makes the FT articles accessible to everyone. Very clear explanation of what really happens in financial markets – an excellent practical introduction to corporate finance.”

Eoghan Harrington, Investment Banker

“This book is an excellent choice for finance professionals or those who just enjoy reading the finance section of the paper to get an understanding and engage in some of the more topical and complex financial issues. The use of current events as a learning tool sets it apart from other books and puts you in the middle of a discussion on financial theory.”

Brian Shaw, Finance Director – LEGOLAND, California

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Don Fulano de Tal

Very useful guide

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 April 2020

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Very clear and in depth guide. Doesn’t assume prior financial or economic knowledge on the part of the reader. A nice combination of analysis, explanations, and quizzes/tasks for the reader to do. A nice companion to the author’s Economics guide. Recommended!

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Coconut Inc.

Best Book for Beginners!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2016

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I am currently in the process of reading this book, but I can already attest to the author's brilliance. Mr Boakes is amazing at explaining financial concepts to non-financial students. The structure of the book is indeed unique. No other "Finance for Beginners" book gives the reader sample articles and a breakdown of article content. The book is feature-rich; in particular, I find the key terms and self-study questions supremely helpful. I have tried other books such as Know The City 2015/16, but this book is the best! If you would like to understand the business news a little more or need a commercial awareness boost prior to applying for City jobs, I strongly recommend this book. The only drawback is that Mr Boakes does not cover events after 2010. Never mind that - this book is a gem.

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Snoop

A must read for beginners

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 October 2016

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This is a fantastic book. As a finance student, I need to read FT regularly but honestly most of the time I did not know what I was reading. And I usually have nothing to conclude or comment. But this book tells me how to effectively and efficiently absorb information on FT. It provides a lot of hints about where to begin to read and how to extract useful things from different parts.

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Michelle

Content of the book itself is very useful.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2017

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It cannot be read on your kindle or cloud reader. You would need your smartphone of tablet to read this. Content of the book itself is very useful.

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anna

Exactly what it says on the tin

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2013

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The book is very well structured with great care taken to explain all the financial terms. Having worked in finance for three years now I still thought the book was very useful. It allowed to top up my knowledge on the areas I was not dealing with on a daily basis. A book everyone interested in finance should have.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2017

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This is an amazing guide book to understand step by step about FT. It is worth reading every chapter.

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S Yap

Highly Recommended Read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 November 2011

Reading the Financial Times is something I always knew I should do, but somehow I couldn't bring myself to try and read articles that I wouldn't understand.
After getting an interview for an FMCG company, I finally forced myself to start reading the Financial Times to pick up some knowledge on what was going on in the world economy. However, the first attempt was unsuccessful, so I trawled the internet for some help and came across this book by Kevin Boakes. I decided to make the investment so that I could finally buy the Financial Times in my newsagents without feeling nervous.

Even though I study economics, I still found all the financial theory interesting (I found out just how many gaps I had in my knowledge!) and not in the least bit patronising. The case studies were really interesting, and in general, the book taught me how I could get the most out of the Financial Times for my own personal use. There really is something for everyone in this book and I thoroughly recommend it.

I now look forward to my Financial Times purchases, rather than fearing them! Don't miss out - buy this book now!

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J. Kinsella

Understand financial jargon!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2008

If you have ever opened up the financial times and felt overwhelmed by all the jargon then this book is for you. This book will give you a short introduction to a number of major topics in the financial world, such as mergers and acquisitions and private equity. In the process of giving you this quick introduction the author will also equip you with all the tools you need to do further reading on that topic. This is done by explaining all the relevant jargon and referring you to other resources which will further expand your understanding.

The book is split up into a number of bite size chapters, none of which take more than an hour to read. Each chapter begins with a couple of articles on a given topic, taken directly from the financial times. Following this the author "translates" this text into plain English, explaining and defining all the relevant jargon in the process. At the end of each chapter a number of textbook style questions and practical exercises are provided, along with a list of further reading. Links to the author's excellent podcast are also provided.

This book is useful not only to those wishing to quickly learn how to read and understand the financial times (as the title suggests), but also to those looking for a concise introduction to the workings of the financial world. Knowledge gleaned from reading this book would also prove very useful to students applying for jobs in the city.

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Nkopodi

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on 6 November 2016

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It arrived on time and in good condition. Enjoying reading it and very informative and educative. Thanx so much!

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