The Business of Investment Banking: A Comprehensive Overview, Third Edition
- 7h 2m
- K. Thomas Liaw
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2012
A comprehensive overview of investment banking for professionals and students
The investment banking industry has changed dramatically since the 2008 financial crisis. Three of the top five investment banks in the United States have disappeared, while Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have converted to commercial banking charters. This Third Edition of The Business of Investment Banking explains the changes and discusses new opportunities for students and professionals seeking to advance their careers in this intensely competitive field.
The recent financial regulation overhaul, including the Dodd-Frank legislation, is changing what investment banks do and how they do it, while the Volcker rule has shaken up trading desks everywhere.
- This new edition updates investment banking industry shifts in practices, trends, regulations, and statistics
- Includes new chapters on investment banking in BRIC countries, as Brazil, Russia, India, and China now account for a quarter of the global economy
- Explains the shift in the listing of securities away from New York to various financial centers around the world, and how major exchanges compete for the same business
This new edition, reflecting the current state of the investment banking industry, arrives in time to better serve professionals wanting to advance their careers and students just beginning theirs.
About the Author
K. Thomas Liaw, PhD, is a Professor of Finance at St. John's University. He has published several books, including Capital Markets; The Irwin Guide to Stocks, Bonds, Futures, and Options; and Investment Banking and Investment Opportunities in China. He has published articles in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, banking, swaps, repurchase agreements, and market risks. His consulting practice specializes in investment management and securities business, and he speaks on the subjects of investment banking and capital markets at corporate programs. Professor Liaw earned his doctoral degree from Northwestern University.
In this Book
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Introduction to Investment Banking—How the Financial Crisis and Reforms Changed the Industry
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New Investment Banking Structure—Financial Holding Companies, Full-Service, and Boutique Investment Banks
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The Structure of Investment Banks—Divisions and Services
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Investment Banking Strategies—How They Compete and Profit
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Employment Opportunities in Investment Banking
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Venture Capital and Private Equity—Direct Investing in Companies
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Mergers and Acquisitions
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Equity Underwriting and IPOs
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Debt Underwriting—Issuing Bonds
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Asset Securitization—Turning Income Streams into New Investment Vehicles
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Listing in New York, London, and other Markets
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Trading—Market Making, Arbitrage, and Brokering
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Repurchase Agreements and Prime Brokerage
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Derivatives and Financial Engineering—Foreign Exchange, Commodities, and Interest Rates
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Investment Management for Pension Funds, Endowments, and Wealthy Families
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Securities Regulation and Ethics—The Dodd-Frank Bill and other Key Laws
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The BRICs—Investment Banking in Brazil, Russia, and India
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The BRICs—Investment Banking in China
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Investment Banking Trends and Challenges
