Market Know How : Finance and Markets

by Taylor, Francesca

• ISBN13: 9780273723783
• ISBN10: 0273723782
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-07
• Publisher: FT Press

Summary

Whether you are a seasoned trader, a new entrant in to the financial markets, or even a student, this valuable book should be at your fingertips. Packed with essential advice and information it will provide you with the experience that you cannot get from a university or business school.--Written by the market for the market- experienced author and contributors who actually run the trades and run the businesses.-Based on gaps in knowledge identified through professional training courses.-Up to date focused market content, looks at the issues that are affecting city workers now.-Explores the instruments and the jargon, but also best practice.-Uses real life case studies of things that worked, and things that went wrong. Market Know-How: Finance and Markets is an exciting and targeted training book written for anyone who feels that they may not have all the facts, or for those wanting an authoritative introduction to the financial markets. It brings together experts in securities trading, derivatives, foreign exchange traders and IT consultants to provide explanations and advice on situations, conditions and market uses and applications.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Key Concepts, Calculations, Tools and Techniques

Key Instruments in the financial markets

Key Market Participants, Departments and Regulators

Key Risk Management Terms

Key Strategies for Managing Operational Risk

Key Acronyms and Market Jargon

Key Trading Principles for the Front Office

Key Stages in the Lifecycle of a Securities Trade

Key Stages in the Lifecycle of an OTC Derivatives Trade

Key Rules of Business Behaviour

Glossary

Index

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