In Financial Darwinism, author Leo Tilman lays the groundwork for understanding the new financial order by introducing his evolutionary thesis and then outlines an actionable decision-making framework that enables financial institutions and investors to fully leverage the power of business strategy, corporate finance, investment analysis, and risk management. Financial Darwinism is an invaluable road map to today's financial world and an essential guide to surviving and thriving during these challenging times.

About the Author
Leo M. Tilman (NY, NY) has been named Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum for his professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the world. As the Chief Institutional Strategist and Senior Managing Director at a leading investment firm, Tilman is known for providing institutional clients with advice and solutions regarding strategic decision making, corporate finance, investment strategy, product design, asset/liability management, and risk management. Tilman is also a lecturer in the financial engineering program on foundations of finance at Columbia University. He is co-author of Risk Management and editor of Asset/Liability Management of Financial Institutions, as well as contributing editor of The Journal of Risk Finance. He makes regular TV appearances and is often quoted in the financial media such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Bloomberg, and Barron's among others. He earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Columbia University.

Reviews
"As the world places increasing emphasis on fair valuation, risk-based financial disclosure and risk-focused regulation, Tilman's guide becomes more important for CEOs, directors and fiduciaries who must build risk evaluation into all fundamental decisions." (Corporate Governance)

"While Tilman's thesis is directed to financial firms, the concept applies to all businesses. Failure to adopt a risk management strategic planning model will lead to extinction, hence the "Darwinism" in the title. Summing Up: Recommended." (Choice, April 2009)

"...Tilman couldn't have chosen a better time...clearly written and with plenty of rational advice for financial institutions" (City A.M., December 11th 2008)

"One of the book's merits is that he offers tables that provide taxonomies of business model transformation." (Financial World, February 2009)

"This book is highly recommended for finance professional sat all levels of an organization as well as investors desiring insights into how firms can weather the "tectonic shift" in the financial landscape. The terminology and models used should be within the grasp of anyone who has taken an undergraduate course in finance." (Journal of Corporate Finance and Accounting)

"[Tilman] sees much to be learned from the collective blindness that led to the economic meltdown. ... says the first steps to recovery are humility and innovation" (Alpha magazine)

"This book offers a deeply thoughtful and well-reasoned analysis of what has gone wrong and the outlines of an eventual road to recovery." (Financial Executive International)

Book Information
ISBN 9780470385463
Author Leo M. Tilman
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 361g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 161mm * 22mm