Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other restructurings

a practical guide to investment banking and private equity

The authoritative resource for analyzing mergers andacquisitions (M&A) from every angle Paul Pignataro reveals the secrets behind growth through M&Ain his new book, Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, and OtherRestructurings + Website. Through market shifts and regulatorychanges, M&A has served as a solid approach to ...

Understanding Bitcoin

cryptography, engineering and economics

Discover Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that has the finance world buzzing Bitcoin is arguably one of the biggest developments in finance since the advent of fiat currency. With Understanding Bitcoin , expert author Pedro Franco provides finance professionals with a complete technical guide and resource to the ...

Central banking

theory and practice in sustaining monetary and financial stability

This title helps you understand the theories and interpret the actions of modern central banks. Central Banking takes a comprehensive look at the topic of central banking, and provides readers with an understanding and insights into the roles and functions of modern central banks in ...

International finance regulation

the quest for financial stability

As the global market expands, the need for international regulation becomes urgent Since World War II, financial crises have been the result of macroeconomic instability until the fatidic week end of September 15 2008, when Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy. The financial system had become ...

Modernizing insurance regulation

The future of the insurance regulation begins now For those involved with the insurance industry, from investment professionals to policy makers, and regulators to legislators, tremendous change is coming. With insurance premiums constituting an ever-growing portion of annual U.S. GDP and provisions of the ...

Trading economics

a guide to economic statistics for practitioners and students

A practical guide to understanding how key economic and market statistics drive financial market trends The recent global financial crisis stressed the need for economists who understand how key economic and market statistics drive financial market trends and how to mitigate the risks for businesses ...

Managing risk and performance

a guide for government decision makers

Discover analytical tools and practices to help improve the quality of risk management in government organizations Federal agencies increasingly recognize the importance of active risk management to help ensure that they can carry out their missions. High impact events, once thought to occur only rarely ...

Selling professional and financial services handbook

a strategic sales process

An effective strategic framework for successful face-to-face selling for financial services industry professionals Times are very tough for people who sell professional services and Selling Professional and Financial Services Handbook offers a new solution proven in practice. The book describes methods the authors have used ...

Leveraged buyouts

a practical guide to investment banking and provate equity

A comprehensive look at the world of leveraged buyouts The private equity industry has grown dramatically over the past twenty years. Such investing requires a strong technical know-how in order to turn private investments into successful enterprises. That is why Paul Pignataro has created Leveraged ...

Matehematics and statistics for financial risk management

Mathematics and Statistics for Financial Risk Management is a practical guide to modern financial risk management for both practitioners and academics. Now in its second edition with more topics, more sample problems and more real world examples, this popular guide to financial risk management introduces ...

Rebuilding trust in banks

the role of leadership and governance

An outline of the core principles and strategies required to restore the credibility of the global finance industry Since 2008, the global financial industry has lurched from crisis to crisis, calamity to calamity, resulting in an epic loss of public trust in banking and financial ...

Better banking

understanding and addressing the failures in risk management, governance and regulation

Why did the financial crisis happen? Why did no one see it coming? And how did our banks lose so much of our money? What's being done to sort out the banking industry? And will it work? These are the questions that industry experts ...

Financial risk management

a practitioner's guide to managing market and credit risk

A top risk management practitioner addresses the essential aspects of modern financial risk management. In the "Second Edition of Financial Risk Management + Website", market risk expert Steve Allen offers an insider's view of this discipline and covers the strategies, principles, and measurement techniques necessary ...

Buyouts

success for owners, management, PEGs, families, ESOPs, and mergers and acquisitions

This is the definitive guide to best practices for mastering techniques of the insider-led transition planning. A must have book for business owners, key employees, and their advisors who need to be aware of the full spectrum of succession options, "Buyouts" provides objectives, advice, steps ...

The family office book

investing capital for the ultra-affluent

Key strategies for running a family office for fund managers Understanding the basics of the family office industry is essential if you want to succeed in establishing a successful fund for a wealthy family. That's where The Family Office Book comes in. Outlining key ...

Investment philosophies

successful strategies and the investors who made them work

This is the guide for investors who want a better understanding of investment strategies that have stood the test of time. This thoroughly revised and updated edition of "Investment Philosophies" covers different investment philosophies and reveal the beliefs that underlie each one, the evidence on ...

Risk management and financial institutions

The essential guide to managing financial institution risk, fully revised and updated The dangers inherent in the financial system make understanding risk management essential for anyone working in, or planning to work in, the financial sector. A practical resource for financial professionals and students alike ...

The principles of banking

The ultimate guide for bank senior management: how to survive and thrive throughout the business cycle An essential guide for bankers around the world that reiterates that the primary requirement of banking--sound capital and liquidity risk management--has been forgotten, The Principles of Banking serves as ...

Governance reimagined

organizational design, risk, and value creation

A timely guide for companies needing to grow equity and human capital after the recent economic turmoil. Written for leaders and students of for-profit, non-profit, political, and social organizations who are looking for a way to do their work more effectively. Most organizational leaders only ...

The new economics of sovereign wealth funds

A complete guide to sovereign wealth funds written by and for industry practitioners Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) aren't new, but they are often misunderstood. As they've attracted more attention over the last decade and grown greatly in size, the need for a new ...