Description
Book SynopsisAlexander Davidson is a leading financial journalist, and a senior editor at Complinet. He is the author of
How the City Really Works ,
The Complete Guide to Online Stock Market Investing and
How to Understand the Financial Pages, all published by Kogan Page.
Trade Review"An essential handbook for anyone hoping to understand the financial world of the 21st century." *
William Kay, The Sunday Times, London *
"John Calverley, Head of Research, North America, Standard Chartered Bank, and author of When Bubbles Burst: Surviving the Financial Fallout" *
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"Alexander Davidson has provided a very usefuloverview of the structure andoperationof thebroad range of financial markets.This provides aframework in whichthechallengesand implications of thecredit crunchcan beexplained." *
Duncan McKenzie, Director of Economics, International Financial Services, London *
"Never has it been more important for all of us to understand how financial services work and this superb general guide deserves to be read widely. Alexander Davidson has done an excellent job in explaining how it all fits together and how the City impacts the rest of society, and the world." *
Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Ian Luder *
"The author provides a thorough analysis of the global financial markets and sets out in clear terms the interdependence of markets in the modern era. The book is a valuable aid for policymakers, campaigners with an interest in global financial markets, and students alike." * Mick McAteer, Director, The Financial Inclusion Centre, London *
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Chapter - 01: A global village;
- Chapter - 02: Commercial banks;
- Chapter - 03: Specialist banking services;
- Chapter - 04: Central banks;
- Chapter - 05: Stock markets;
- Chapter - 06: Money markets and bonds;
- Chapter - 07: Investment banking;
- Chapter - 08: Credit derivatives and asset-backed securities;
- Chapter - 09: Insurance;
- Chapter - 10: Financial services regulation;
- Chapter - 11: Money laundering and fraud;
- Chapter - 12: Corporate governance and accounting;
- Chapter - 13: Foreign exchange;
- Chapter - 14: Commodities;
- Chapter - 15: Derivatives for retail investors;
- Chapter - 16: Exchanges and trading systems;
- Chapter - 17: Clearing and settlement;
- Chapter - 18: Emerging markets;
- Chapter - 19: Pooled investments;
- Chapter - 20: Forecasters, persuaders and commentators;
- Chapter - 21: Personal finance
