17. Investment Banking and Secondary Markets
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The Greed Merchants: How the Investment Banks Played the Free Market Game $8.99 Early in the new millennium the investment banks were on their knees. Beaten by the boom and bust of the dot.com bubble, mixed up in corporate scandals and accused of uncontrolled and rampant conflict of interest, the game seemed over for the masters of the universe. Then the bounce back came. New rules, promises to be more vigilant and rising markets took the heat off. Having learned their lesson and paid their dues, the investment banks could be relied upon to oil the wheels of capitalism in this best of all possible worlds. Philip Augar’s cutting critique challenges this consensus. By being able to act simultaneously for buyers, sellers and themselves, they can generate huge returns at their customers’ expense. This book explains how this systematic and legal transfer of wealth occurs and answers some important questions. Do the investment banks add value through their advice? Is there a cartel? Are there any alternatives? What will happen next? |
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Gold Market and Investment Banks $113.11 Bottom line of this work is the awareness that gold investment demand is on the rise due to several features making this metal a profitable investment during negative economic periods. Therefore comes the need to forecast its futures price movements in a more accurate way, considering actors (and factors) whose importance has recently grown. In particular, purpose of the research was to throw light on the role Investment Banks cover in gold derivatives market as major actors in developing and issuing this form of investment as well as direct speculators, understanding whether and in which manner their action can explain gold longrun price fluctuations. The empirical analysis was carried out building a Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) model relating gold price (GP) to several independent variables. The final model obtained adds Gold Lease Rate (GLR) and Volume of speculative investments from Banks(COTcom) to the traditional variables used to explain gold price, demonstrating, with the 87,13 of variance explained, that the influence of Investment Banks in golds price is a real phenomenon both from the supply and demand side of the market. Author: Trevisan, Francesco Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 104 Publication Date: 2011/04/15 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.02 x 0.25 inches |
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Banks, Finance and Investment in Germany $65.33 This book provides a critical analysis of widespread claims about the merits of the bankbased German system of investment finance. The purpose of the book is to provide an analytical foundation for these claims, and to confront them with empirical evidence from the German economy in the postwar period. The authors show that these claims are not supported by the evidence. This is an important finding, as it reveals that there is no basis for the view that the German system of investment finance is one that should be emulated by other countries. Author: Edwards, Jeremy/ Jeremy, Edwards/ Klaus, Fischer Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 268 Publication Date: 1996/01/26 Language: English Dimensions: 8.94 x 5.91 x 0.60 inches |
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The Future Of Finance: A New Model For Banking And Investment $51.39 New banking and investment business models to navigate the post-financial crisis environment The financial crisis of 2007-2008 has discredited business models in the banking and fund management industries. In The Future of Finance, Moorad Choudhry and Gino Landuyt argue that banks must realign their business models, implying a lower return-on-equity; diversifying their funding sources; and increasing liquidity reserves. On the investment side, the authors discuss how diversification did not reduce risk, but rather amplified it, and failed to stabilize returns. The authors conclude that the clear lesson from the crisis is to know one’s risk. A lesson that is best served by concentrating on assets and sectors that you understand. Examines the weaknesses in the business models of many institutions, as well as the theoretical foundation for professionals in the field of finance Identifies the shortcomings of Modern Portfolio Theory Addresses how investment managers can find new strategies for creating "alpha" and why they need to re-vamp their fee structures Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, The Future of Finance will provide bankers and investment managers with a guide to realigning their businesses in order to prosper in the post-crisis financial markets. |
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The Future of Finance: A New Model for Banking and Investment $35.99 New banking and investment business models to navigate the post-financial crisis environment The financial crisis of 2007-2008 has discredited business models in the banking and fund management industries. In The Future of Finance, Moorad Choudhry and Gino Landuyt argue that banks must realign their business models, implying a lower return-on-equity; diversifying their funding sources; and increasing liquidity reserves. On the investment side, the authors discuss how diversification did not reduce risk, but rather amplified it, and failed to stabilize returns. The authors conclude that the clear lesson from the crisis is to know one’s risk. A lesson that is best served by concentrating on assets and sectors that you understand. Examines the weaknesses in the business models of many institutions, as well as the theoretical foundation for professionals in the field of finance Identifies the shortcomings of Modern Portfolio Theory Addresses how investment managers can find new strategies for creating "alpha" and why they need to re-vamp their fee structures Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, The Future of Finance will provide bankers and investment managers with a guide to realigning their businesses in order to prosper in the post-crisis financial markets. |
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A Primer on Money, Banking, and Gold (Peter L. Bernstein’s Finance Classics) $19.95 One of the foremost financial writers of his generation, Peter Bernstein has the unique ability to synthesize intellectual history and economics with the theory and practice of investment management. Now, with classic titles such as Economist on Wall Street, A Primer on Money, Banking, and Gold, and The Price of Prosperity—which have forewords by financial luminaries and new introductions by the author—you can enjoy some of the best of Bernstein in his earlier Wall Street days.With the proliferation of financial instruments, new areas of instability, and innovative capital market strategies, many economists and investors have lost sight of the fundamentals of the financial systema?’its strengths as well as its weaknesses. A Primer on Money, Banking, and Gold takes you back to the beginning and sorts out all the pieces. Peter Bernstein skillfully addresses how and why commercial banks lend and invest, where money comes from, how it moves from hand to hand, and the critical role of interest rates. He explores the Federal Reserve System and the consequences of the Fed’s actions on the overall economy. But this book is not just about the past. Bernstein’s novel perspective on gold and the dollar is critical for today’s decision makers, as he provides extensive views on the future of money, banking, and gold in the world economy. This illuminating story about the heart of our economic system is essential reading at a time when developments in finance are more important than ever. |
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A Primer on Money, Banking, and Gold (Peter L. Bernstein’s Financial Classics Series) $5.8 One of the foremost financial writers of his generation, Peter Bernstein has the unique ability to synthesize intellectual history and economics with the theory and practice of investment management. Now, with classic titles such as Economist on Wall Street, A Primer on Money, Banking, and Gold, and The Price of Prosperity which have forewords by financial luminaries and new introductions by the author-you can enjoy some of the best of Bernstein in his earlier Wall Street days.With the proliferation of financial instruments, new areas of instability, and innovative capital market strategies, many economists and investors have lost sight of the fundamentals of the financial system-its strengths as well as its weaknesses. A Primer on Money, Banking, and Gold takes you back to the beginning and sorts out all the pieces.Peter Bernstein skillfully addresses how and why commercial banks lend and invest, where money comes from, how it moves from hand to hand, and the critical role of interest rates. He explores the Federal Reserve System and the consequences of the Fed’s actions on the overall economy. But this book is not just about the past. Bernstein’s novel perspective on gold and the dollar is critical for today’s decision makers, as he provides extensive views on the future of money, banking, and gold in the world economy.This illuminating story about the heart of our economic system is essential reading at a time when developments in finance are more important than ever. |
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Analysing and Interpreting the Yield Curve $150 One of today’s fastest growing investment and risk management mechanisms such as synthetic securitisations and structured products are revolutionizing the financial industry and changing the way banks, institutional investors, and securities traders do business both domestically and globally. While potentially beneficial, these important instruments are complex structures that are often misunderstood and frequently mishandled. This groundbreaking book offers a succinct and focused resource complete with global case studies on how they work, and how best to capitalize on them. |
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Bailout Riches!: How Everyday Investors Can Make a Fortune Buying Bad Loans for Pennies on the Dollar $34.95 In the current bailout, billions of taxpayer dollars are being used to buy bad debts from banks in order to keep those banks solvent as borrowers default on loans. These bad debts are being sold for pennies on the dollar to anyone willing to buy them. But just because these are bad debts doesn’t mean they’re worthless investments. Imagine this: you buy a $5,000 bad loan for just $250. You approach the borrower in default and offer them a chance to settle that $5,000 debt for just $500. If they agree, you’ve made a one hundred percent profit on your investment, the bank has the loan off their books, and the borrower is out of debt. It’s a win-win-win situation!If that sounds like fantasy, it’s not; it’s how Bartmann made his fortune and how you can make yours, too. But if his ideas worked so well, why would Bartmann share them? Simple—there’s plenty to go around. In fact, over the next year or two, somewhere around $1 trillion of debt will be written down and sold to buyers at ridiculously cheap prices. Now is the time to get your share.Bailout Riches! lays out a step-by-step plan for finding the best deals on loan packages, building a valuable debt portfolio, and collecting from debtors with little hassle. It’s simple, it’s practical, and it’s cheap to get started. If you’re looking for a new way to make real money, Bailout Riches! will show you how to jump on the biggest gravy train in recent history. |
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Bailout Riches!: How Everyday Investors Can Make a Fortune Buying Bad Loans for Pennies on the Dollar $0.01 In the current bailout, billions of taxpayer dollars are being used to buy bad debts from banks in order to keep those banks solvent as borrowers default on loans. These bad debts are being sold for pennies on the dollar to anyone willing to buy them. But just because these are bad debts doesn’t mean they’re worthless investments. Imagine this: you buy a $5,000 bad loan for just $250. You approach the borrower in default and offer them a chance to settle that $5,000 debt for just $500. If they agree, you’ve made a one hundred percent profit on your investment, the bank has the loan off their books, and the borrower is out of debt. It’s a win-win-win situation!If that sounds like fantasy, it’s not; it’s how Bartmann made his fortune and how you can make yours, too. But if his ideas worked so well, why would Bartmann share them? Simple—there’s plenty to go around. In fact, over the next year or two, somewhere around $1 trillion of debt will be written down and sold to buyers at ridiculously cheap prices. Now is the time to get your share.Bailout Riches! lays out a step-by-step plan for finding the best deals on loan packages, building a valuable debt portfolio, and collecting from debtors with little hassle. It’s simple, it’s practical, and it’s cheap to get started. If you’re looking for a new way to make real money, Bailout Riches! will show you how to jump on the biggest gravy train in recent history. |
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Barron’s Finance & Investment Handbook $1.99 Rave reviews for previous editions. . . • “Look for Barron’s Finance & Investment Handbook. . . . This is the most comprehensive reference guide I’ve seen on investing.” —Dan Rutherford, “On the Money” Tulsa World • “A good reference for any investor. . . .” —Atlanta Constitution • “. . . most comprehensive. . . . An excellent investment guide.” —The Christian Science Monitor • ” . . . should be required reading for students, investors and writers. . . .” —USA Today • “A fast resource, loaded with information, excellent for the general reader.” —(Long Island, NY) Newsday • “. . . a teeming reservoir of information.” —The Oakland Tribune • “. . . the best thing to hit business and finance since the ticker tape.” —(Denver) Rocky Mountain News • Previous editions of this comprehensive reference book have been called “required reading for students, investors, and writers” by USA Today, and “a teeming reservoir of information” by the Oakland Tribune. Updated to reflect the latest investment climate, this new edition presents a financial dictionary of more than 5,000 terms, an analysis of many current investment opportunities, guidelines for non-experts on what to look for when reading corporate reports and financial news sources, an up-to-date directory of hundreds of publicly traded corporations in the United States, Canada, and around the world, and a directory listing the names, addresses, and web sites of brokerage houses, mutual funds families, banks, federal and state regulators, and other major financial institutions. Whether you’re a large or a small investor, or even if you are just considering your first personal investment, you’ll find indispensable information for planning and strengthening your portfolio. • THE AUTHORS • John Downes is the author of many books and is a financial |
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Barron’s Finance & Investment Handbook $2.9 Rave reviews for previous editions. . . • “Look for Barron’s Finance & Investment Handbook. . . . This is the most comprehensive reference guide I’ve seen on investing.” —Dan Rutherford, “On the Money” Tulsa World • “A good reference for any investor. . . .” —Atlanta Constitution • “. . . most comprehensive. . . . An excellent investment guide.” —The Christian Science Monitor • ” . . . should be required reading for students, investors and writers. . . .” —USA Today • “A fast resource, loaded with information, excellent for the general reader.” —(Long Island, NY) Newsday • “. . . a teeming reservoir of information.” —The Oakland Tribune • “. . . the best thing to hit business and finance since the ticker tape.” —(Denver) Rocky Mountain News • Previous editions of this comprehensive reference book have been called “required reading for students, investors, and writers” by USA Today, and “a teeming reservoir of information” by the Oakland Tribune. Updated to reflect the latest investment climate, this new edition presents a financial dictionary of more than 5,000 terms, an analysis of many current investment opportunities, guidelines for non-experts on what to look for when reading corporate reports and financial news sources, an up-to-date directory of hundreds of publicly traded corporations in the United States, Canada, and around the world, and a directory listing the names, addresses, and web sites of brokerage houses, mutual funds families, banks, federal and state regulators, and other major financial institutions. Whether you’re a large or a small investor, or even if you are just considering your first personal investment, you’ll find indispensable information for planning and strengthening your portfolio. • THE AUTHORS • John Downes is the author of many books and is a financial |
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Become an Investment Banker $232.16 Written for business executives who may not have the time to read 300-page books on the latest issues in their industries, the books in the Bigwig Briefs series feature condensed business intelligence from some of the world s sharpest industry insiders. Their insights provide tips, secrets, and future-oriented looks into each profession or topic. Each book features essays and excerpts from the best and brightest industry leaders, resulting in all-star casts of respected and revered contributors on each topic. Executives and leading professionals reveal secrets for increasing profits, working with teams, managing change, keeping up to date with the latest technology, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, getting press, keeping a brand fresh, cutting costs and controlling expenses, increasing market share, managing profitable departments, and keeping an edge over the competition. Includes essays and excerpts from 40 managing partner-level investment bankers from some of the world s biggest banks. |
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Black Gold: The New Frontier in Oil for Investors $36.61 New – Oil analyst Orwel offers in-depth analysis of how the falling production and rising demand of oil has enabled savvy companies and investment banks to cash in on this phenomenon. Best of all, this guide also provides readers with investment suggestions that will allow them to reap substantial profits from current and future situations in this market. |
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Black Gold: The New Frontier in Oil for Investors $50.94 New – Oil analyst Orwel offers in-depth analysis of how the falling production and rising demand of oil has enabled savvy companies and investment banks to cash in on this phenomenon. Best of all, this guide also provides readers with investment suggestions that will allow them to reap substantial profits from current and future situations in this market. |
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Black Gold: The New Frontier in Oil for Investors $50.94 New – Oil analyst Orwel offers in-depth analysis of how the falling production and rising demand of oil has enabled savvy companies and investment banks to cash in on this phenomenon. Best of all, this guide also provides readers with investment suggestions that will allow them to reap substantial profits from current and future situations in this market. |
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Black Gold: The New Frontier in Oil for Investors $36.25 New – Oil analyst Orwel offers in-depth analysis of how the falling production and rising demand of oil has enabled savvy companies and investment banks to cash in on this phenomenon. Best of all, this guide also provides readers with investment suggestions that will allow them to reap substantial profits from current and future situations in this market. |
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Changes in the Life Insurance Industry: Efficiency, Technology and Risk Management $9.3 Used – Major challenges for life insurance companies have been posed by an unprecedented wave of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry and the emergence of non-traditional competitors such as banks, mutual fund companies and investment advisory firms. This is the first book to analyze the determinants of firm performance in the life insurance industry by identifying the best practices’ employed by leading insurers to succeed in this dynamic business environment. The book draws upon |
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Changes in the Life Insurance Industry: Efficiency, Technology and Risk Management $7.94 Used – Major challenges for life insurance companies have been posed by an unprecedented wave of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry and the emergence of non-traditional competitors such as banks, mutual fund companies and investment advisory firms. This is the first book to analyze the determinants of firm performance in the life insurance industry by identifying the best practices’ employed by leading insurers to succeed in this dynamic business environment. The book draws upon |
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Changes in the Life Insurance Industry: Efficiency, Technology and Risk Management $123.93 New – Major challenges for life insurance companies have been posed by an unprecedented wave of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry and the emergence of non-traditional competitors such as banks, mutual fund companies and investment advisory firms. This is the first book to analyze the determinants of firm performance in the life insurance industry by identifying the best practices’ employed by leading insurers to succeed in this dynamic business environment. The book draws upon d |
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Changes in the Life Insurance Industry: Efficiency, Technology and Risk Management $191.86 New – Major challenges for life insurance companies have been posed by an unprecedented wave of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry and the emergence of non-traditional competitors such as banks, mutual fund companies and investment advisory firms. This is the first book to analyze the determinants of firm performance in the life insurance industry by identifying the best practices’ employed by leading insurers to succeed in this dynamic business environment. The book draws upon d |
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Conspiracy Theory (Gregor Demarkian Series #19) $6.99 In the tradition of P. D. James, Jane Haddam’s novels combine compelling story lines with a keen-eyed, complex sense of the character’s psychology and sharp, evocative sense of place…Cavanaugh Street is a mostly quiet Armenian neighborhood in downtown Philadelphia where nearly everyone knows everyone else and certainly knows their business. But that quiet is destroyed when the Armenian Orthodox church is destroyed by a bomb and its cleric, Father Tibor Kasparian, is hospitalized as a result. What would normally be a front-page event, however, is overshadowed by another event across town-when Philadelphia Main Line society is shocked by the murder of one of their own. Anthony van Wyck Ross-the head of one of the major investment banks and a cornerstone of Main Line society-is murdered at the Around the World Harvest Ball being hosted at his mansion.Now former head of the FBI’s Behavioral Sciences Unit Gregor Demarkian must see through the conspiratorial haze-a task that takes on personal resonance since Gregor’s girlfriend, Bennis Hannaford, serves as Vice Chairman of the Ball. Soon, Gregor finds himself caught up in a spiral of fear and murder that takes him to the very edge of evil.”Haddam is a fine and compassionate writer, and Demarkian is one of the most interesting series leads. A guaranteed winner.” -Booklist on True Believers “Haddam keeps her long-running series fresh by developing suspects and victims who are as fascinating and entertaining as her recurring cast…this is one of Haddam’s best Demarkian outings yet…riveting!” -January Magazine on Somebody Else’s Music |
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Conspiracy Theory (Gregor Demarkian Series #19) $6.99 In the tradition of P. D. James, Jane Haddam’s novels combine compelling story lines with a keen-eyed, complex sense of the character’s psychology and sharp, evocative sense of place…Cavanaugh Street is a mostly quiet Armenian neighborhood in downtown Philadelphia where nearly everyone knows everyone else and certainly knows their business. But that quiet is destroyed when the Armenian Orthodox church is destroyed by a bomb and its cleric, Father Tibor Kasparian, is hospitalized as a result. What would normally be a front-page event, however, is overshadowed by another event across town-when Philadelphia Main Line society is shocked by the murder of one of their own. Anthony van Wyck Ross-the head of one of the major investment banks and a cornerstone of Main Line society-is murdered at the Around the World Harvest Ball being hosted at his mansion.Now former head of the FBI’s Behavioral Sciences Unit Gregor Demarkian must see through the conspiratorial haze-a task that takes on personal resonance since Gregor’s girlfriend, Bennis Hannaford, serves as Vice Chairman of the Ball. Soon, Gregor finds himself caught up in a spiral of fear and murder that takes him to the very edge of evil.”Haddam is a fine and compassionate writer, and Demarkian is one of the most interesting series leads. A guaranteed winner.” -Booklist on True Believers “Haddam keeps her long-running series fresh by developing suspects and victims who are as fascinating and entertaining as her recurring cast…this is one of Haddam’s best Demarkian outings yet…riveting!” -January Magazine on Somebody Else’s Music |
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Contagion $24.95 Tough times are ahead and Talbott argues that the coming recession will be on a global scale, affecting economies across the world. We have had no real growth in GDP for the last ten years if purchases with government and personal debt are excluded. In effect, government borrowing and spending on the war and healthcare and Social Security and corporate give-aways combined with dramatic increases in personal spending funded by credit card and mortgage debt have funded unsustainable levels of personal and government consumption. The world’s banks are threatened with insolvency due to bad mortgage loans and will not be making new loans for any purposes for a very long time. Consumption, by definition, has to decline. Our financial markets worldwide are in chaos with the inability of any financial house or big hedge fund going bankrupt without pulling down the whole $400 trillion derivatives market and the global financial markets at the same time. With this as a backdrop, Talbott offers practical suggestions as to how homeowners and investors can best weather the coming storm with specific advice on where to invest by type of investment and geographic location. Stocks, bonds, TIPS, commodities, real estate, housing and currencies will all be examined. |
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Creating Wealth Through Probate: The Best-Kept Secret in Real Estate Investing $7.18 Covering all the bases, this comprehensive how-to includes worksheets, case studies, bargain hunting in personal property investments and sample probate notices from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. This is the first and definitive guide to investing in probate, written by the nation’s foremost expert.From The Publisher:Investing in real estate through probate is the best-kept secret in real estate investing and offers opportunities for all types of investors on all types of properties, including single-family homes, duplexes, condominiums, farms, office buildings, and other types of commercial properties. These bargains exist as part of estates that are in probate. Investors who acquire properties that are part of someone’s estate not only realize huge profits, but also help beneficiaries settle estates and maximize the value of their assets. With almost six million probates and over $3 trillion in assets, probate presents more opportunities than any other investment vehicle.Covering all the bases, this comprehensive how-to includes worksheets, case studies, bargain hunting in personal property investments, and sample probate notices from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. This is the first and definitive guide to investing in probate, written by the nation’s foremost expert.About The Authors:James G. Banks specialized in probate investing after selling his first probate property investment 30 years ago for a net profit of $57,500. After this initial success, he attended law school in Los Angeles to learn everything about probate. He has also been an active real estate broker for over 20 years. By combining his understanding of how probate works with his background in law and real estate, Banks has developed probate investments into a business with unlimited potential. He continues as the nation’s only active speaker on probate investing. Since 1983, he has presented workshops for every major real estate organization. |
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