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Financial markets and institutions : a modern perspective / Anthony Saunders and Marcia Millon Cornett

By: Saunders, Anthony, 1949-.
Contributor(s): Cornett, Marcia Millon [(j.a.)].
Publisher: Boston : Singapore : McGraw-Hill/Irwin ; McGraw Hill Book Co., 2001Edition: Int. ed.Description: xxiv, 723 p. ; 28 cm.ISBN: 0071181334.Subject(s): Financial institutions -- United States | Interest rates -- United States | Rate of return -- United States | Securities -- United States | Stock exchanges -- United StatesDDC classification: 332
Contents:
Pt. 1. Introduction and overview of financial markets. 1. Introduction. 2. Determinants of interest rates. 3. Interest rates and security valuation. 4. The federal reserve systems, monetary policy, and interest rates. - Pt. 2. Securities markets. 5. Money markets. 6. Bond markets. 7. Mortgage markets. 8. Stock markets. 9. Foreign exchange markets. 10. Deritative securities markets. - Pt. 3. Depository institutions. 11. Commercial banks. 12. Thrift institutions. 13. Depository institutions' financial statements and analysis. 14. Regulation of depository institutions. - Pt. 4. Other financial institutions. 15. Insurance companies. 16. Securities firms and investment banks. 17. Finance companies. 18. Mutual funds. 19. Pension funds. - Pt. 5. Risk management in financial institutions. 20. Types of risks incurred by financial. 21. Managing risks on the balance sheet I : credit risk. 22. Managing risk on the balance sheet II : liquidity risk. 23. Managing risk on the balance sheet III : Interest rates and insolvency risk. 24. Managing risk with derivative securities. 25. Loan sales and asset securitization. - Glossary. - Appendix. - References. - Index.
Summary: "Saunders and Cornett's Financial Markets and Institutions presents a throughly up-to-date and pedagogically rich introduction that fits perfectly into the newest segment of the markets and institutions course area. Beginning with the 10 chapters on markets, students are encouraged to understand the importance of creating a solid microeconomics focus while still building on the risk management / risk measurement framework. This edition also provides international coverage throughout and includes a wealth of exceptional illustrations and examples, helping make even the most dificult concepts, like derivatives, easy for your students to learn." - Back cover.
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Pt. 1. Introduction and overview of financial markets. 1. Introduction. 2. Determinants of interest rates. 3. Interest rates and security valuation. 4. The federal reserve systems, monetary policy, and interest rates. - Pt. 2. Securities markets. 5. Money markets. 6. Bond markets. 7. Mortgage markets. 8. Stock markets. 9. Foreign exchange markets. 10. Deritative securities markets. - Pt. 3. Depository institutions. 11. Commercial banks. 12. Thrift institutions. 13. Depository institutions' financial statements and analysis. 14. Regulation of depository institutions. - Pt. 4. Other financial institutions. 15. Insurance companies. 16. Securities firms and investment banks. 17. Finance companies. 18. Mutual funds. 19. Pension funds. - Pt. 5. Risk management in financial institutions. 20. Types of risks incurred by financial. 21. Managing risks on the balance sheet I : credit risk. 22. Managing risk on the balance sheet II : liquidity risk. 23. Managing risk on the balance sheet III : Interest rates and insolvency risk. 24. Managing risk with derivative securities. 25. Loan sales and asset securitization. - Glossary. - Appendix. - References. - Index.

"Saunders and Cornett's Financial Markets and Institutions presents a throughly up-to-date and pedagogically rich introduction that fits perfectly into the newest segment of the markets and institutions course area. Beginning with the 10 chapters on markets, students are encouraged to understand the importance of creating a solid microeconomics focus while still building on the risk management / risk measurement framework. This edition also provides international coverage throughout and includes a wealth of exceptional illustrations and examples, helping make even the most dificult concepts, like derivatives, easy for your students to learn." - Back cover.