This volume provides a topical and up-to-date introduction to the principal Western financial markets and institutions, particularly those in the USA, Europe and Japan. The scope is comprehensive and topics covered include: commercial and investment banking, money and insurance, options, futures and other derivative products. A glossary of financial terms is also provided, and a final chapter surveys the key trends and issues in the market today. A second edition is available: "An Introduction to Global Financial Markets" (hardback: 0-333-69584-4; paperback: 0-333-69394-9).

Author Biography

After a career in the computer industry, Stephen Valdez in 1985 formed his own company, Valdez Financial Training, which provides introductory courses on financial markets. These courses are used by major banks and financial institutions worldwide as well as by computer manufacturers and software houses supplying products and services to the financial world.