This popular textbook offers a broad and accessible introduction to the building blocks of modern finance: financial markets, institutions and instruments. Focussing on the core elements of the subject, the author blends theory with real-life data, cases and numerical worked examples, linking the material to practice at just the right level of technical complexity. This new edition has updated data and cases throughout, ensuring that it is as up-to-date as possible in this fast-moving area. More assessment and self-test resources have been added to the book to help support students and lecturers. It is ideally suited to students at all levels who take economics, business and finance courses, as well as for those who want to understand the workings of the modern financial world. New to this Edition: - New case studies, including coverage of the Libor and foreign exchange rigging scandals, Bitcoin, the FinTech revolution and issues raised by Brexit - Fully updated data and relevant numerical examples - Coverage of derivatives such as futures, options and swaps - Extensive discussion of regulatory developments since the financial crisis - A companion website featuring teaching resources is available Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/finance-and-financial-markets-4e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

This popular textbook offers a broad and accessible introduction to the building blocks of modern finance: financial markets, institutions and instruments.

About the Author
Keith Pilbeam is Professor of International Economics and Finance at City, University of London. He teaches on the international programmes of Boston University and Cass Business School. Keith is President of the International Economics & Finance Society (UK) and Secretary General of the European Economics & Finance Society. He is the author of the bestselling textbook International Finance, also published by Red Globe Press. He runs the popular news and education website BusinessEconomics.com

Reviews
Finance and Financial Markets provides an excellent and concise overview of the topic that I have found very useful for finance courses at all levels, including MBA teaching. * Jens Hagendorff, University of Edinburgh Business School, UK *
I would definitely recommend this textbook for undergraduate level. It takes students on a journey into the world of financial markets, from traditional concepts to innovations. Comprehensive and well exemplified, current trends are introduced, such as Bitcoin and Islamic finance. Attractive and accessible for readers, this new edition is the type of book that you want for raising students' awareness about important lessons and issues. * Catherine Lions, Umea University, Sweden *
Finance & Financial Markets provides an up-to-date and authoritative analysis of the way financial markets work. The book not only studies the main pillars that define modern finance theory but also goes a step further by discussing the world of financial derivatives, valuation and role in shaping current financial markets. * Jose Olmo, University of Southampton, UK *
This excellent 4th edition continues to provide an accessible introduction to the principles of finance and financial markets and applies this knowledge to an array of problems. It covers the important financial markets and there is also emphasis on financial innovation and financial regulation in order to explain how the latter impacts financial institutions and markets. The book is written in a lively manner to incorporate real world events into the discussion which should be invaluable to students seeking an up-to-date and lucid understanding of finance and financial markets. * Everton Dockery, University of Portsmouth, UK *
A must-read, reader-friendly textbook for anyone interested in the world of finance. It is a superb, up-to-date overview of financial markets and instruments. The new revised edition includes new, very interesting case studies, such as the Libor and the Forex rigging scandals and uses up-to-date data. Providing a unique combination of rigour, numerical illustrations and real world examples, means that the new edition will undoubtedly maintain its market leadership position. * Dimitrios Asteriou, Oxford Brookes University, UK *



Book Information
ISBN 9781137515629
Author Keith Pilbeam
Format Paperback
Page Count 502
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1076g