How the City of London Works: An Introduction to Its Financial Markets

by WilliamM.Clarke (Author)

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  Paperback
  1995

  $3.23

  This introductory guide is intended for anyone coming into contact with the City's financial markets and institutions, either as part of their studies or as part of their professional training. This edition has been expanded to include CREST (the new Stock Exchange settlement system to replace the failed TAURUS project), aspects of electronic banking and transfer of funds (EPOS, for example), the new City Disputes Panel and the SAROs (especially the PIA). The coverage of derivatives and futures has been updated to reflect changes since publication of the last edition.

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  Paperback
  1999

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  The fifth edition of this popular text provides a readable and authoritative introduction for anyone coming into contact with the City's financial markets and institutions, either as part of their studies or as part of their professional training. As with previous editions, the author gives a simple, straightforward explanation of the City, how it works and how it is regulated. Useful diagrams and extracts are included. The book has been fully updated to include recent City developments including the launch of the Euro. If you work in the City of London, foreign bank or institutions, are an undergraduate, college or school student or have any link with the City, you will find this book extremely useful.