A guide to developments in credit derivatives. It brings together more than 20 financial thinkers to offer a global perspective, with emphasis on pricing, structuring, and product innovation.[...]
International experts explain the latest developments in the field.
A guide to measure and model risk in the real world Value-at-Risk (VaR). It helps assess market risk and, collects the experience of 40 experts, academics, and researchers from around the world to offer strategies for using VaR to manage risk.[...]
Applying critical lessons learned from the financial crisis of 2008-2009, thecontributors explain how to approach turbulent market environments and adjusttrading methodologies accordingly.[...]
A collection of research about the impact of takeover regulation and corporate governance on M and A financial results. It is suitable for various M and A specialists, an investment banker, a hedge fund manager, a private equity director, or a venture capitalist and financial analysts who follow M a[...]
This comprehensive examination of short selling, which is a bet on stocks declining in value, explores the ways that this strategy drives financial markets. Its focus on short selling by region, its consideration of the history and regulations of short selling, and its mixture of industry and academ[...]
With about $450 billion in assets, funds of hedge funds are the darling of investors. A Fund of Hedge Funds (FOF) spreads investments among a number of hedge funds to reduce risk and provide diversification, while maintaining the potential for higher than average returns. This book presents the acad[...]
This comprehensive examination of high frequency trading looks beyond mathematical models, which are the subject of most HFT books, to the mechanics of the marketplace. In 25 chapters, researchers probe the intricate nature of high frequency market dynamics, market structure, back-office processes, [...]
This book consists of chapters by contributors (well-known professors, practitioners, and consultants from large and well respected money management firms within this area) offering the latest research in the OpRisk area. The chapters highlight how operational risk helps firms survive and prosper by[...]
Contains scientific articles showcasing the research on venture capital in Europe. This book examines the major issues regarding venture capital investment, including contracting, financing, regulation, and valuation. It identifies the trends in the venture capital arena and includes overview papers[...]