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The Game: How the World of Finance Really Works (New Edition)

The Game: How the World of Finance Really Works (New Edition)

by Alex Buchanan (Author)

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    Paperback 2013

    $3.66
Synopsis

If the events of the last few years have taught us anything it is this: that for all the hand-on-heart conviction and oracular pronouncements - few people have any idea of what is really going on in the City. An accessible, frank and witty guide to the murky world of finance from an insider's perspective, The Game aims to completely demystify the Square Mile. Each chapter looks at a different role within banks, including: Stockbroking; Trading; Research and analysis; Corporate finance. Along with explanations of the roles and common terms (learn to tell your Bloomberg from your Extel) there are personal anecdotes and contributions from leading industry figures included throughout. This new and updated edition contains a new chapter on how working in the City has changed in the squeezed new post-Crash economy, and is updated throughout with contemporary stories and examples from the international world of finance. Perfect for interview preparation, The Game is aimed at anyone interested in working in finance or the law or those who simply want to learn how the system really works.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 288
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
Published: 16 May 2013
ISBN 10: 1908739762
ISBN 13: 9781908739766
Book Overview: * New and updated edition includes sections about how working in the financial sector has changed, post-Crash.; * Aimed at a global audience: the City of London is the main model, but the lessons are equally applicable for financial centres around the world, from Tokyo to Frankfurt to New York.; * An in-depth look at the real workings of City institutions, from investment banking to hedge fund management, stockbroking to equity research and more.; * Ideal for students looking to enter the City or learn more about the subject.; * Includes contributions from leading finance and political figures such as George Osborne and Geordie Greig.

Media Reviews
'The Game is a brilliant and timely expose of what happens behind the closed doors of the City of London. It's a must-have for anyone with a curiosity as to what makes high finance tick.' --David Charters; 'The Game ... is a breath of fresh air ... I haven't read any book on the city that has told me as much about what happens there on a day to day basis, answering questions that others have derided as being beneath them ... The Game's strength lies in its ability to take the reader into the arcane and frenetic world of the trading floor.' --Richard Gillis - The Irish Times --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Author Bio
Alex Buchanan began his career as a stockbroker in 1998 and has since worked for four City institutions. He is 36 years old and lives in London. The Game is his first book.