Life in the Financial Markets (ePub)

An accessible and thorough review of the international
financial markets

Life in the Financial Markets--How They Really Work And
Why They Matter To You offers the financial services
professional, and anyone interested in knowing more about the
profession, an entertaining and comprehensive analysis of the
financial markets and the financial services industry. Written by
Daniel Lacalle--a noted portfolio manager with EcoFin and
well-known media personality--the book goes beyond a simple
summary and offers solid advice on the future of the global
financial markets. This great resource also includes a review of
effective strategies and forecasts the trends that represent
potential opportunities for investors.

The book reviews the recent history of the financial crisis and
includes information on hot topics such as derivatives and high
frequency trading. An in-depth section on investment banking is
written from the perspective of a successful practitioner and
provides clarity on several complex and overly politicized elements
of the banking system. The author gives an expert's perspective on
the debt markets, monetary policies, and quantitative easing, and
helps explain the various issues surrounding sovereign debt, the
Euro crisis, and austerity versus growth policies. Comprehensive in
scope, this resource also offers an analysis of investment styles,
from hedge funds to "long only" investments, as well as an in-depth
look at corporate communication and its impact on markets and
investments.

* Offers an engaging and comprehensive analysis of the financial
services industry

* Includes information on the workings of the global financial
system following the economic crisis

* Contains a review of complex banking systems

Analyzes the various investment styles and answers the most
common questions pertaining to investing