Encyclopedia of Banking and Finance


Book Description

Identifies and explains terms and concepts in banking, finance, economics, business, and investment




Encyclopedia of Finance


Book Description

This is a major new reference work covering all aspects of finance. Coverage includes finance (financial management, security analysis, portfolio management, financial markets and instruments, insurance, real estate, options and futures, international finance) and statistical applications in finance (applications in portfolio analysis, option pricing models and financial research). The project is designed to attract both an academic and professional market. It also has an international approach to ensure its maximum appeal. The Editors' wish is that the readers will find the encyclopedia to be an invaluable resource.







Encyclopedia of Banking & Finance


Book Description

This compendium has been widely recognized as the standard banking and finance authority since 1924. Now in the 9th edition, this reference contains well over 4,200 valuable entries. In addition to the in-depth definitions of thousands of basic banking, business and financial terms, the encyclopedia features illustrative examples; analysis of trends; statistical data and citations of applicable laws and regulations; complete historical background for the structure, function and regulatory basis of the commercial and investment banking industries; and revolutionary technological developments.




Encyclopedic Dictionary of International Finance and Banking


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The Encyclopedic Dictionary of International Finance and Banking is a practical reference of proven techniques, strategies, and approaches. It covers virtually all important topics dealing with multinational business finance, money, investments, financial planning, financial economics, and banking. In addition, it explores the application of comput




The Encyclopedia of Money


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A comprehensive introductory resource with entries covering the development of money and the functions and dysfunctions of the monetary and financial system. The original edition of The Encyclopedia of Money won widespread acclaim for explaining the function—and dysfunction—of the financial system in a language any reader could understand. Now a decade later, with a more globally integrated, market-oriented world, and with consumers trying to make sense of subprime mortgages, credit default swaps, and bank stress tests, the Encyclopedia returns in an expanded new edition. From the development of metal and paper currency to the ongoing global economic crisis, the rigorously updated The Encyclopedia of Money, Second Edition is the most authoritative, comprehensive resource on the fundamentals of money and finance available. Its 350 alphabetically organized entries—85 completely new to this edition—help readers make sense of a wide range of events, policies, and regulations by explaining their historical, political, and theoretical contexts. The new edition focuses most intently on the last two decades, highlighting the connections between the onrush of globalization, the surging stock market, and various monetary and fiscal crises of the 1990s, as well as developments, scandals, and pocketbook issues making headlines today.




Banking, Finance, and Accounting: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications


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With the global economy still in recovery, it is more important than ever for individuals and organizations to be aware of their money and its potential for both depreciation and growth. Banking, Finance, and Accounting: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications investigates recent advances and undertakings in the financial industry to better equip all members of the world economy with the tools and insights needed to weather any shift in the economic climate. With chapters on topics ranging from investment portfolios to credit unions, this multi-volume reference source will serve as a crucial resource for managers, investors, brokers, and all others within the banking industry.




Encyclopaedia of Banking Law


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The Encyclopaedia of Banking Law is an expert and comprehensive treatment of the modern English law relating to domestic and international banking.It is the most comprehensive work on banking law, divided into 15 sections with text and materials in each subject area. It includes tables of cases and statutes, tables of contents by subject division, an invaluable subject index and also contains a full range of non-statutory materials.Comprehensively revised and updated, the work draws together material from a wide range of sources including company law, trusts and investor protection legislation to make it the one-stop reference guide for all those involved in banking law. Division F1 focuses on Islamic Financial Institution and Islamic Finance.Service issues expand the range of the work as current banking practice requires and give the reader a solid background to this ever-diversifying area of law. The Service has also been revised and updated to include full coverage and interpretation of the Banking Act 2009.Six looseleaf volumes, seven service issues per year (invoiced separately on publication).




Global Strategies in Banking and Finance


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"This book explores the concept of a global industry through case studies, emerging research, and interdisciplinary perspectives applicable to a variety of fields in banking and finance"--Provided by publisher.




Euromoney Encyclopedia of Islamic Finance


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Edited by Aly Khorshid with 18 specialist contributors, this book is THE definitive guide to Islamic Finance. It brings you the up to date information surrounding sukuk, shariah and more.