Modern Financial Markets and Institutions provides a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the workings of modern financial systems, the efficiency of money markets and the role of investment bankers, illustrating how they impact our everyday lives.
By drawing on numerous real-world examples, this text is essential reading for students of banking, finance, investment, business studies and economics. It will be invaluable for those looking to entering banking, insurance, fund management and other financial services industries.
"The practical perspective is perfect for business students wishing to understand the financial sector and how it works. Arnold again, as with his other books, has done a great job here. This is a book I have been waiting for some time."
Mr Jim Keane - Gloucester Business School
University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK
"Excellent analysis and clear explanations."
Ms. Nirmala Lee - Dept Of Accounting/Finance
LondonMet (Guild) University, London, UK
Brief contents Introduction to the book Guided tour Acknowledgements page Introduction to the book 1 The value of the financial system 2 Banking: retail and corporate 3 Investment banking and other banking 4 Insurance, pensions and collective investments 5 Money markets 6 Bond markets 7 Central banking 8 Equity markets 9 Raising share capital 10 Futures markets 11 Options and swaps 12 Foreign exchange markets 13 Trade, shipping, commodities and gold 14 Hedge funds and private equity 15 Regulation of the financial sector 16 The financial crisis Glossary Appendices Index
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