An Introduction to Global Financial Markets describes the various financial sectors in clear, easy to understand terms. It provides a broad and balanced introduction to financial markets across the world and comprehensive coverage of commercial and investment banking, foreign exchange, trade finance and other derivatives products.
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Preface
Acknowledgements
PART 1: Introduction
The Debt Merry-go-round
PART 2: Banking
Banking Background
The Role of the Central Bank
Commercial Banking
Investment Banking
PART 3: Securities Markets
The Money and Bond Markets
Stock Exchanges
Hedge Funds and Private Equity
PART 4: Foreign Exchange and International Trade
Foreign Exchange
Trade Finance
European Economic and Monetary Union
Traded Options
Financial Futures
Other Derivative Products
PART 5: Insurance
Insurance
The New Tiger Economies - China and India
Key Trends
Glossary

STEPHEN VALDEZ is a retired financial trainer and consultant and is the former Director of Profile Financial Training Plc. He formed Valdez Financial Training in 1985 to provide simple introductory courses on financial markets. The courses were used around the world by major banks, financial institutions, software houses and information providers. The company was later sold to The Financial Training Co. Ltd. with Stephen Valdez acting as consultant.