The Professional Risk Managers' Guide to Financial Markets (Prmia Professional Risk Management) - Hardcover

Professional Risk Managers' International Association (Prmia), N/A

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071546480 ISBN 13: 9780071546485

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2008

Synopsis

A rigorous analysis of risk management in global financial markets

The Professional Risk Managers’ Guide to Financial Markets provides a robust discussion of how financial risk management takes place in the context of the world’s major financial markets: the money market, bonds, futures, commodities, stock, and foreign exchange.

The reference begins with rigorous introduction to the world of financial markets, discussing the importance of liquidity, comparing exchanges to alternative markets, the role of technology, effects of post-trade processing, and new financial markets. Each chapter then goes on to deliver in-depth coverage of specific markets from a leading expert in the field.

This comprehensive approach to each major market along with descriptions of their role in the international arena and risk strategies for each is a must-have for institutional investors and traders, as well as risk managers serious about protecting their investments.

About this title

Synopsis:

Manage financial and investment risk on a global scale with the very best in the field. Announcing the Partnership of McGraw-Hill and The Professional Risk Manager's International Association. Made up of the world's leading risk management scholars and practitioners, The Professional Risk Manager's International Association (PRMIA) is the higher standard for risk professionals in the development of new techniques and best practices for effectively managing financial and investment risk. McGraw-Hill and PRMIA have joined together to bring you the most up-to-date, global reference materials on risk management available anywhere. Each title applies risk management to specific fields in the industry, allowing you to stay on the cutting edge of your profession, and maximize opportunities as they come.A rigorous analysis of risk management in global financial markets, "The Professional Risk Managers' Guide to Financial Markets" provides a robust discussion of how financial risk management takes place in the context of the world's major financial markets: the money market, bonds, futures, commodities, stock, and foreign exchange.

The reference begins with rigorous introduction to the world of financial markets, discussing the importance of liquidity, comparing exchanges to alternative markets, the role of technology, effects of post-trade processing, and new financial markets. Each chapter then goes on to deliver in-depth coverage of specific markets from a leading expert in the field. This comprehensive approach to each major market along with descriptions of their role in the international arena and risk strategies for each is a must-have, whether you're an institutional investor, a trader, or a risk manager serious about protecting your investments.

From the Back Cover:

Dramatically Improve Risk Management in a Fluctuating Financial Market

The Professional Risk Managers' Guide to Financial Markets shows you step-by-step how risk management takes place in the context of the world's major financial markets, including the money, bond, foreign exchange, stock, futures, commodities, and energy markets.

Written and edited by an international team of financial leaders, this vital financial management reference arms you with the information needed to protect investments against the vagaries of each market. The Professional Risk Managers' Guide to Financial Markets features:

• In-depth coverage of the money, bond, foreign exchange, stock, futures, commodities, and energy markets
• Contributions by renowned market authorities from around the world
• Guidance, strategies, and methods for managing risk across markets
• Critical information on the new crop of financial instruments that involve multiple markets

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0071546480
• ISBN 13: 9780071546485
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400