Mastering Derivatives Markets: A step-by-step guide to the products, applications and risks Market editions (Financial Times Series) - Softcover

Taylor, Francesca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273620452 ISBN 13: 9780273620457

Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall, 1995

Synopsis

Mastering Derivatives Markets provides practical advice, focusing on instruments, trading techniques, key players and market conditions. It covers every instrument and every market, addressing current practice and future issues, enabling the reader to use derivatives with confidence. It is written for both the new entrant into the markets and for the seasoned professional who requires a refresher on the fundamentals of derivatives, as well as for students on finance courses.

Mastering Derivatives Markets will bring the derivatives markets to life and includes:

• the background and development of the derivatives market
• the principle instruments and their application
• unique guidance on compliance from one of the most respected experts in the market
• live electronic pages from Bridge Information Systems, dealing with information as you actually encounter it
• fully international examples from LIFFE, The International Petroleum Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the New York Mercantile Exchange
• a terminology section and a glossary of terms to assist with any derivatives jargon

 

This new edition of Mastering Derivatives Markets has been updated with:

• a new chapter on credit derivatives, now the everyday work-horse of the risk manager
• an introductory guide to the principles of accounting for derivatives
• a completely revised chapter by one of the leading market specialists on the compliance function`
• a new chapter on risk and risk management
• an updated and expanded glossary of terms

 

"An invaluable and straightforward guide, full of practical applications."David Ford, Training & Development, International Petroleum Exchange  "Another valuable step on the road to improving competence and confidence in the world of financial derivatives."Paul Dex, International Sales Manager, LIFFE  "A vital book for every new entrant into the market."Christopher Bellew, Director, Prudential-Bache International Ltd  "Contains just about everything you might ever want to know concerning the derivatives markets… a well written book about a difficult subject."The Trader’s Magazine  "We run a number of courses on financial products and this book serves as excellent pre-course reading as well as an everyday reference handbook."Maricar Obieta, Vice President, GCIB, Citibank, NA  "As professional market-makers we have found this an invaluable, easy-to-read book. We always have a copy to hand for quick reference."Andrew Holdstock, Director of Foreign Exchange, IG Group Plc

 

 

 

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"An invaluable and straightforward guide, full of practical applications."  David Ford, Training & Development, International Petroleum Exchange

 

"Another valuable step on the road to improving competence and confidence in the world of financial derivatives."  Paul Dex, International Sales Manager, LIFFE  "A vital book for every new entrant into the market."  Christopher Bellew, Director, Prudential-Bache International Ltd

 

"Contains just about everything you might ever want to know concerning the derivatives markets... a well written book about a difficult subject."  The Trader’s Magazine  

"We run a number of courses on financial products and this book serves as excellent pre-course reading as well as an everyday reference handbook."  Maricar Obieta, Vice President, GCIB, Citibank, NA

 

"As professional market-makers we have found this an invaluable, easy-to-read book. We always have a copy to hand for quick reference." Andrew Holdstock, Director of Foreign Exchange, IG Group Plc

From the Publisher

Financial Times Prentice Hall
Derivative instruments are the future for financial markets - no finance professional can survive without a working knowledge of their characteristics, operation and behaviour.

Mastering Derivatives Markets provides practical advice, focusing on instruments, trading techniques, key players and market conditions.

"An invaluable and straightforward guide" - Nick Maggs, Training Manager, International Petroleum Exchange

"A vital book for every new entrant into the market" - Christopher Bellew, Director, Prudential-Bache (Futures) Ltd

"An indispensable book for both the novice and the seasoned practitioner" - David Joyce, Applications Marketing Manager, UK & Ireland, Reuters

Edition details

• Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273620452
• ISBN 13: 9780273620457
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224