Description
A succinct book that provides readers with all they need to know about the equity derivatives business. It deals with vanilla equity products, their usage, structuring and their risk management. The author efficiently bridges the gap between theory and practice, constantly linking risk management tools with specific business objectives.
About the Author
Mohamed Bouzoubaa is an experienced practitioner in the world of derivatives. He is currently Managing Director at Samurai Finance Consulting. Previously, he worked for Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore, where he was involved in modeling sophisticated commodity structures for institutional clients and creating commodity-linked financing and hedging solutions for corporate clients. His professional expertise spans the spectrum of topics in derivatives, having held positions as Head of Derivatives Trading and Structuring at CDG Capital, Equity Derivatives Sales at Societe Generale in Paris, Risk and Fund Management expert at Sophis specializing in the risks involved in equity, credit and fixed income derivatives, and as a derivatives structurer at Bear Stearns/JP Morgan Chase in London. Mohamed holds Masters degrees in Financial Engineering and in Applied Mathematics and is co-author of the successful Exotic Options and Hybrids. Besides, he is a CFA charterholder and is an MBA lecturer at Singapore Management University.
Reviews
'Equity Derivatives Explained is the beginner's guide into the world of financial derivatives. It is impressive in its simplicity and great in its explanatory power.' - Wim Schoutens, Professor Financial Engineering at the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) 'Equity Derivatives Explained is a great handbook to discover the equity derivatives business. It covers the whole spectrum of structured business, from client needs to pricing technicalities. Theory is well explained and examples are full of intuitive power.' - Amine Chkili, Equity derivatives Trader, HSBC (London) 'Suitable to audiences of all levels, the book takes a unique approach to first introduce equity derivatives to a novice audience and gradually covers the technical aspects for a more advanced user. As a practitioner, this is a must read and a desk companion.' - Bachir Binebine, Blackrock (Singapore) 'Another strike from Mohamed Bouzoubaa! This no-nonsense book provides a remarkable balance between theory and practice regarding most equity derivatives, due in particular to a very clear exposition and well-chosen examples. This highly entertaining and useful short-format piece is truly a valuable complement to any financial bookshelf.' - Patrice Poncet, Distinguished Professor of Finance, ESSEC Business School (Paris) 'Mohamed Bouzoubaa, highly regarded in the equity derivatives field, has come up again with a great reference handbook covering the practical aspects of equity derivatives from the different market professionals standpoints. The reader will certainly learn and enjoy this excellent content.' - Mohamed Tlemcani, Capital Markets, Qatar Investment Authority (Doha) - 'The book is a blend of theory and practical information. Knowledge of the material provided is essential for everyone involved in the Equity Derivatives business. It is easy enough for beginners to read, but also practical for advanced users.' - Mimoun Nadir, Managing Director, Head Trading, Strategic Equity at Credit Agricole CIB (Paris) 'Equity Derivatives Explained is a must have 'user manual' for those who want to demystify the world of equity derivatives. Clear, concise and enjoyable for beginners and a practitioners.' - Andreas Karaiskos, Head of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa - Fitch Learning (Dubai)
Book Information
ISBN 9781137335531
Author M. Bouzoubaa
Format Paperback
Page Count 100
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
About the Author
Mohamed Bouzoubaa is an experienced practitioner in the world of derivatives. He is currently Managing Director at Samurai Finance Consulting. Previously, he worked for Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore, where he was involved in modeling sophisticated commodity structures for institutional clients and creating commodity-linked financing and hedging solutions for corporate clients. His professional expertise spans the spectrum of topics in derivatives, having held positions as Head of Derivatives Trading and Structuring at CDG Capital, Equity Derivatives Sales at Societe Generale in Paris, Risk and Fund Management expert at Sophis specializing in the risks involved in equity, credit and fixed income derivatives, and as a derivatives structurer at Bear Stearns/JP Morgan Chase in London. Mohamed holds Masters degrees in Financial Engineering and in Applied Mathematics and is co-author of the successful Exotic Options and Hybrids. Besides, he is a CFA charterholder and is an MBA lecturer at Singapore Management University.
Reviews
'Equity Derivatives Explained is the beginner's guide into the world of financial derivatives. It is impressive in its simplicity and great in its explanatory power.' - Wim Schoutens, Professor Financial Engineering at the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) 'Equity Derivatives Explained is a great handbook to discover the equity derivatives business. It covers the whole spectrum of structured business, from client needs to pricing technicalities. Theory is well explained and examples are full of intuitive power.' - Amine Chkili, Equity derivatives Trader, HSBC (London) 'Suitable to audiences of all levels, the book takes a unique approach to first introduce equity derivatives to a novice audience and gradually covers the technical aspects for a more advanced user. As a practitioner, this is a must read and a desk companion.' - Bachir Binebine, Blackrock (Singapore) 'Another strike from Mohamed Bouzoubaa! This no-nonsense book provides a remarkable balance between theory and practice regarding most equity derivatives, due in particular to a very clear exposition and well-chosen examples. This highly entertaining and useful short-format piece is truly a valuable complement to any financial bookshelf.' - Patrice Poncet, Distinguished Professor of Finance, ESSEC Business School (Paris) 'Mohamed Bouzoubaa, highly regarded in the equity derivatives field, has come up again with a great reference handbook covering the practical aspects of equity derivatives from the different market professionals standpoints. The reader will certainly learn and enjoy this excellent content.' - Mohamed Tlemcani, Capital Markets, Qatar Investment Authority (Doha) - 'The book is a blend of theory and practical information. Knowledge of the material provided is essential for everyone involved in the Equity Derivatives business. It is easy enough for beginners to read, but also practical for advanced users.' - Mimoun Nadir, Managing Director, Head Trading, Strategic Equity at Credit Agricole CIB (Paris) 'Equity Derivatives Explained is a must have 'user manual' for those who want to demystify the world of equity derivatives. Clear, concise and enjoyable for beginners and a practitioners.' - Andreas Karaiskos, Head of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa - Fitch Learning (Dubai)
Book Information
ISBN 9781137335531
Author M. Bouzoubaa
Format Paperback
Page Count 100
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
