Plunkett's Investment & Securities Industry Almanac


Book Description

The investment and securities industry is rebounding from the dismal markets of the early 2000s. Improved corporate profits, low interest rates and efforts to improve corporate governance have led the way, despite recent scandals in the mutual funds industry. Meanwhile, the investment industry is increasingly a global business. This is partly due to the needs of multinational corporations to list their stocks or issue debt in more than one nation. For example, ADRs (American Depository Receipts) are increasingly popular instruments. Cross-border investments and acquisitions continue at a rapid pace. Discount brokerages are enjoying improved levels of trading, while investment banks are developing new ways to create lucrative fees. This carefully-researched book (which includes a database of leading companies on CD-ROM) is a complete investments, securities and asset management market research and business intelligence tool -- everything you need to know about the business of investments, including: 1) Investment banking, 2) Stock brokers, 3) Discount brokers, 4) Online brokers, 5) Significant trends in financial information technologies, 6) Asset management, 7) Stock ownership by individuals and households, 8) 401(k)s and pension plans, 9) Mutual funds, 10) ETFs (Exchange traded funds), 11) ECNs (Electronic Communication Networks), 12) Developments at the NYSE and other exchanges. The book includes a complete chapter of vital industry statistics, an industry glossary, a complete list of industry contacts such as industry associations and government agencies, and our in-depth profiles of more than 300 leading firms in the investment and asset management business. A CD-ROM database of these firms is included with the book.










International Commercial Arbitration


Book Description

International Commercial Arbitration Third Edition is an authoritative treatise providing the most complete available commentary and analysis on all aspects of the international commercial arbitration process. This completely revised and expanded edition of Gary Born's authoritative work is divided into three main parts, dealing with the International Arbitration Agreement, International Arbitral Procedures and International Arbitral Awards. The Third Edition provides a systematic framework for both current analysis and future developments, as well as exhaustive citations from all leading legal systems. INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS Legal Framework for International Arbitration Agreements International Arbitration Agreements and the Separability Presumption Choice-of-Law Governing International Arbitration Agreements Formation, Validity and Legality of International Arbitration Agreements International Arbitration Agreements and Competence-Competence Effects and Enforcement of International Arbitration Agreements Interpretation of International Arbitration Agreements INTERNATIONAL ARBITRAL PROCEDURES AND PROCEEDINGS Legal Framework for International Arbitral Proceedings Selection, Challenge and Replacement of Arbitrators in International Arbitration Rights and Duties of International Arbitrators Selection of Arbitral Seat in International Arbitration Procedures in International Arbitration Disclosure and Discovery in International Arbitration Provisional Measures in International Arbitration Consolidation, Joinder and Intervention in International Arbitration Choice of Substantive Law in International Arbitration Confidentiality in International Arbitration Legal Representation and Professional Conduct in International Arbitration INTERNATIONAL ARBITRAL AWARDS Legal Framework for International Arbitral Awards Form and Content of International Arbitral Awards Correction, Interpretation and Supplementation of International Arbitral Awards Annulment of International Arbitral Awards Recognition and Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards Preclusion, Lis Pendens and Stare Decisis in International Arbitral Awards




Derivatives Regulation


Book Description

For over a quarter century, Commodities Regulation has been recognized as the resource covering the derivatives marketplace. Today, Derivatives Regulation builds on that expertise, delivering the coverage professionals and practitioners need in order to stay current with this changing topic. Derivatives Regulation comprehensively covers the Commodity Exchange Act along with all other relevant aspects of the regulation of securities that have an impact on the derivatives markets. Derivatives Regulation is completely updated to cover the full range of emerging regulatory, reporting, and legal issues surrounding derivatives and related instruments, including: Distinguishing between regulated and unregulated derivatives�and knowing which rules to apply The significant roles of the SEC and the federal laws in regulating derivatives Meeting standards for exemption or other relief The workings of the derivatives markets and the rules applicable to trading Registration, reporting, and disclosure requirements applicable to commodities professionals Criteria for publicly traded futures and commodity options Rules governing unprofessional conduct, including the antifraud and anti-manipulation prohibitions Customer protections, the CFTC�s reparations program, arbitration programs, and private rights of action in the courts