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An Introduction To Global Financial Markets

AUTHOR: Stephen Valdez
ISBN: 0312233477
SHORT DESCRIPTION: "An Introduction to Global Financial Markets provides an introduction to the world's principal financial markets and institutions. Its scope is comprehensive. A glossary of financial terms and a survey of key future trends is also included. Known...

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An Introduction To Global Financial Markets
- Book Review, by Stephen Valdez

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"This is a very broad and well-written introduction to Global Finance. Very up-to-date and very useful."--N. Dattini, London Guildhall University

"Very comprehensive, clearly-written and the breadth of coverage is very impressive."--A. Thomas, University of Liverpool

Book Description
An Introduction to Global Financial Markets provides an introduction to the world's principal financial markets and institutions. Its scope is comprehensive. A glossary of financial terms and a survey of key future trends is also included. Known as Introduction to Western Financial Markets in its previous edition, the book has been extensively revised with new coverage of: European Union developments: recent bank mergers and alliances; the Lloyd's recovery plan; derivatives after Nick Leeson; and general trends and issues; and useful minor topics such as credit unions, asset backed securities, repos, coupon stripping, GDR's, bought deals, share buy backs and scrip dividends.

About the Author
Stephen Valdez founded Valdez Financial Training which operates as a division of the Financial Training Company, Ltd., one of the largest providers of training to the financial markets.

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Book Review

An Introduction To Global Financial Markets
- Book Reviews, by Stephen Valdez

Introduction to Global Financial Markets

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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 toward 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. Topics covered include commercial and investment banking, foreign exchange, money and bond markets, trade finance, stock markets and options, futures, and other derivatives.

SYNOPSIS

Provides a broad introduction to principle global financial markets and institutions from the US, Japan, UK, Germany, and France. Describes various financial sectors in clear terms, using mathematical formulae and statistical examples while keeping in mind the needs of the non-numerate reader. Includes chapters summaries and a glossary. For advanced students, those working in banking and financial institutions in a support role, and staff in suppliers of information and computer services to the financial markets. This is an extensively revised edition of An Introduction to Western Financial Markets. The original title was first published in 1993. Valdez is director of Profile Financial Training plc. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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