Examines how London interacts with other European stock markets. The strengths and weaknesses of self-regulation are also explored, as well as the risks involved in the derivatives markets. Publishing News An excellent user-friendly 'first look' at the very diverse and complex world of financial markets. Students and teachers of economics, accounting and related disciplines, armchair financiers, and those with no prior investment experience contemplating 'having a go' will find this book a useful information source. Economic Outlook and Business Review Informative and entertaining, the reader gains insight into financial economics, City regulations, hedge funds and traders in addition to advice on practical investment tools. Professional Pensions Accessible guide to London's financial institutions...Davidson provides global, historical and regulatory context on its commercial banking and stock exchange trading opportunities. Reference and Research Book News Demystifies the financial services industry in an easy to understand and engaging way. Daniel Godfrey, Director General, Association of Investment Trust Companies This book is the place to start for anyone who wants an all-in-one introduction to one of the world's greatest financial centres. Eila Rana, Editor, Business Voice, the magazine of the CBI Too often, the institutions and markets that make up the City of London are viewed in isolation rather than as connected parts of a bigger entity. In this accessible introduction, Alexander Davidson offers a practical insight into how it all fits together. Julian Marr, Publisher, Bloomberg Money Alexander Davidson has provided a timely, concise review of the 21st-century Square Mile. All our financial futures rely to a greater or lesser extent on the fortunes of the 'City' - anyone making their own financial plans should read this book. Robin Amlot, Senior Editor, Moneyextra.com If you've had little or no exposure to the City of London so far, an excellent book - How the City Really Works, by leading financial journalist Alexander Davidson, published by the Times and Kogan Page will give you the throb of real experience that's closer to the knuckle than most. Pass If you've had little or no exposure to the City of London so far, an excellent book - How the City Really Works, by leading financial journalist Alexander Davidson, published by the Times and Kogan Page will give you the throb of real experience that's closer to the knuckle than most. Pass
