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This book is aimed at those who need to learn more about the scope and definitions of business continuity planning. Topics covered include: evaluation criteria for business continuity plans; project initiation and management; risk evaluation and control; impact analysis; developing business continuity strategies; emergency response and operations; design and implementing business continuity plans; awareness and training programmes; public relations and crisis communication; co-ordination with pu...

There are many books written for the accounting and finance community. However, there are very few books written to help the non-financial career professionals who still need to understand the conceptual fundamentals of accounting and finance. In 20 years of teaching this material to non-financial professionals, Dr. Bonner has perfected a teaching approach that works to help the non-financial professional engage with the material to use financial information in leveraging their career without be...

Reduce or prevent risk failure losses with new and emerging technologies Rogues of Wall Street analyzes the recent risk failures and errors that have overwhelmed Wall Street for the past decade. Written by a veteran risk, compliance, and governance specialist, this book helps bank leaders and consultants identify the tools they need to effectively manage operational risk. Citing different types of risk events such as: Rogue and Insider Trading, cyber security, AML, the Mortgage Crisis, and other...

RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS THE GOLD STANDARD IN FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT TEXTBOOKS In the newly revised sixth edition of Risk Management and Financial Institutions, celebrated risk and derivatives expert John C. Hull delivers an incisive and comprehensive discussion of financial risk and financial institution regulation. In the book, you’ll learn to understand the financial markets, the risks they pose to various kinds of financial institutions, and how those risks are affected...

This text provides an analysis of all aspects of derivatives and does not require a prior detailed knowledge of financial markets. In each chapter, the reader is first introduced to the market segment or particular product being discussed before having simple maths and market practice explained. Thereafter, issues of complex modelling are examined with, where applicable, visual basic code fragments (computer programming implementing the calculations and modelling covered) and screen dumps of spr...

In the spirit of classics such as "Barbarians at the Gate" and "Liar's Poker", Charles Gasparino traces the rise in power and wealth of America's largest investment banks and brokerage houses beginning in 2002. He shows how and why several of these storied institutions have suffered staggering losses in assets and influence since then, triggering the vast financial crisis that is now devastating individual and institutional wallets through the United States and across the globe. Gasparino is kno...

A Guide to Executive Protection is essential reading for those responsible for staff safety and security. Following the proven steps outlined in this guide can help to ensure that the appropriate measures have been implemented. Topics covered include: security plans; selection and training; organizational issues; vulnerability analysis; surveillance; equipment; conducting inspections; explosive detection; emergency plans; communication; threat assessment.

In an ever-changing economy, market specialists strive to find new ways to evaluate the risks and potential reward of economic ventures. They start by assessing the importance of human reaction during the economic planning process and put together systems to measure financial markets and their longevity. Fractal Approaches for Modeling Financial Assets and Predicting Crises is a critical scholarly resource that examines the fractal structure and long-term memory of the financial markets in order...

Capitalize on the booming $1 trillion corporate loan market—a fully updated edition of the industry standard by the LSTAThis new edition of The Handbook of Loan Syndications and Trading addresses radical changes to the lending landscape caused by the global financial crisis. In addition to more than approximately $1.2 trillion of leveraged loans outstanding, the market has seen increased diversification of lenders, and today’s market is dominated by CLOs, debt funds, and other institutional inve...

A comprehensive guide to the theory and application of valuation, along with useful models, tools, and tips for analysts Financial Valuation: Applications and Models provides authoritative reference and practical guidance on the appropriate, defensible way to prepare and present business valuations. With contributions by 30 top experts in the field, this updated edition provides an essential resource for those seeking the most up-to-date methods, with a strong emphasis on applications and models...