Dictionary of Banking, 2/Ed. (P.B.)

Banking is not as mysterious as it may seem. After learning the basics of the industry, the flow of money around the world becomes clear. Banking is a fascinating topic since poor banking practices, or rather, poor money management has led to wars and national instability. Dictionary of Banking covers the expanding and influential field of foreign exchange, treasury, money and capital markets, sovereign and corporate debt, financial futures and options, public sector borrowing, mortgage-backed assets, equities, commodities, business loans and debt collecting, money supply, macro-economic terms, technical analysis and derivatives, government and local finance, central banking and European finance. The private investor and borrower will find full coverage of terms relating to savings, stock-exchange dealing, mortgages, pensions, life assurance and taxation. The Dictionary includes covers a wide range of topics related to banking including banking services, investments and international banking. The terms are explained in simple English. Ideal for any business traveller, this dictionary explains topics relating to banking - from office practice to stock market and accounting terminology. The Dictionary of Banking will be of great value not only to professional traders, journalists, students, but to anyone interested in the mechanics and terminology of today’s markets.