Financial Times Guide to Bond and Money Markets, The

Description

This jargon-busting book shows how bond & money markets work & how they impact on everyday life.

·         Understand terms & products

·         Explore types of markets & their functions

·         Discover factors influencing market prices

·         Learn how fluctuations can affect your money strategies

Sample Content

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part 1: An Overview
• Chapter 1 – Introduction to Bond and Money Markets
• Part 2: Bond Markets
• Chapter 2 – Government Bonds
• Chapter 3 – Government Bonds around the World
• Chapter 4 – Corporate Bonds
• Chapter 5 – Credit Ratings for Bonds
• Chapter 6 – High-yield and Hybrid Bonds
• Chapter 7 – International Bonds
• Part 3: Money Markets
• Chapter 8 – Interbank and Euro Currency
• Chapter 9 – Treasury Bills and Commercial Paper
• Chapter 10 – Repurchase Agreements and Certificates of Deposit
• Chapter 11 – Bills of Exchange and Banker’s Acceptances
• Part 4: Valuing Bonds and Money Market Instruments
• Chapter 12 – Financial Concepts and Mathematics
• Chapter 13 – Bond Valuation
• Chapter 14 – Money Market Securities Valuation
• Part 5: Some Variations on a Bond Theme
• Chapter 15 – Securitisation
• Chapter 16 – Central Banking Influences on Interest Rates

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