Which few decisions or activities, if done incorrectly, almost always
negatively affect performance, even if most other things go right? And which decisions or
activities, done correctly, will almost always deliver disproportionately positive effects
on performance?
People working in the financial markets and businesses linked to the financial markets,
such as HR, IT, credit or legal departments are expected to understand a range of
ever-changing financial concepts, products and practices. Yet too often there is no direct
experience upon which to draw, or practitioners have become over-specialised. For example,
the bond marketer will only have a sliver of knowledge about FOREX markets, or the
marketing relationship manager who only has a fleeting acquaintance with derivatives, or
the high-flying graduate entrant who is feeling daunted by all the terminology and market
jargon.
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.
This book will be the difference between success and failure - it is from the
markets, for the markets.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
1. Key Concepts, Calculations, Tools and Techniques
2. Key Instruments in the financial markets
3. Key Market Participants, Departments and Regulators
4. Key Risk Management Terms
5. Key Strategies for Managing Operational Risk
6. Key Acronyms and Market Jargon
7. Key Trading Principles for the Front Office
8. Key Stages in the Lifecycle of a Securities Trade
9. Key Stages in the Lifecycle of an OTC Derivatives Trade
10. Key Rules of Business Behaviour
Glossary
Index
352 pages, Paperback