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Internal Auditor At Work: A Practical Guide Toeveryday Challenges Description: A clear, accessible guide to the roles and responsibilities of today`s internal auditor At a time when companies are seeking to reevaluate their practices and add value to their audit processes, The Internal Auditor at Work represents an invaluable, user-friendly, and up-to-date guidebook for the internal auditing professional to refine and rethink both day-to-day methods and the underlying significance of the job. Each chapter of this in-depth, functional analysis contains numerous resources to guide the reader toward greater understanding and performance. Discussion questions promote dialogue among auditing professionals on the various topics covered. Top ten considerations lists recap the important points of each chapter. And end-of-chapter exercises are especially valuable to new internal auditors in that they facilitate self-development and application of principles covered. Written in partnership with the Institute of Internal Auditors with special attention to its revised standards and guidelines, The Internal Auditor at Work includes chapters on: The audit context The strategic dimension Quality and audit competence The audit process The audit proposition And more In a business environment currently undergoing major reevaluation, The Internal Auditor at Work provides an invaluable tool for internal auditing professionals and all others with an interest in adding value to their organizational processes.... Read More about the "Internal Auditor At Work: A Practical Guide Toeveryday Challenges" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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International Financial Markets: Prices And Policies (the Mcgraw-hill/ Description: Topics in this volume include: introduction to the study of international financial markets; an overview of international monetary systems and recent developments in international financial markets; foreign exchange markets; offshore financial markets; and derivative security markets.... Read More about the "International Financial Markets: Prices And Policies (the Mcgraw-hill/" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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International Money And Foreign Exchange Markets: An Introduction Description: Recent changes in foreign exchange markets will dramatically affect the manner in which international business will be conducted over the next decade. This textbook explores the implications of these changes and provides students with guidance on financial management issues.... Read More about the "International Money And Foreign Exchange Markets: An Introduction" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Introduction To Capital Markets - Products, Strategies, Participants Description: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the global capital markets, explaining the key instruments used in the markets and their practical applications. Containing numerous illustrations and examples it explains how each product or instrument is structured, how it is used in practice, what the principle risks are and how these are monitored and controlled. An Introduction to Capital Markets is an ideal resource for those wanting to understand how the global capital markets operate.... Read More about the "Introduction To Capital Markets - Products, Strategies, Participants" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Inventing Money: The Story Of Long-term Capital Management And The Leg Description: LTCM was the fund that was too big to fail, the brightest star in the financial world. Built on genius, by legends of Wall Street and two Nobel laureates, it spiralled to ever greater heights, commanding unimaginable wealth. When it fell to earth in Spetember 1998 it shook the world. This is the story of the rise and fall of LTCM and the legends behind it. Inventing Money is a brave and ambitious book...A highly readable account of a financial drama of the highest kind. The Independent Nicholas Dunbar`s fascinating book is a well-writen chronicle of these events...A book to enjoy. Times Higher Educational Supplement A substantial primer on the history of financial theory, not least because of Mr Dunbar`s knack for colourful parallels that illuminate his arguments. New York Times ..Not the last word on the subject, but it is a good start. The Economist Dunbar`s is...A highly readable introduction to the origins of alternative strategies employed throughout the industry today. Portfolio International ..A fascinating account of this spectacular episode. CIB News A well researched book...very readable. Investors Chronicle ..A penetrating look at this enthralling story, stripping away the shroud of mystery surrounding the drama that rocked the financial world........Dunbar tells the full story of this most public of financial disasters, unveiling previously undisclosed information, in captivating and accessible terms. Euro Business ..A fast moving and readable account that explains the development of finance over the centuries before recounting the brief but eventful life of LTCM. It gives a strong flavour of the people andthe times, their resentments and motivations. Risk ..An essential insight into the development of financial markets and the history of man`s attempt to predict investor behaviour....It should be required reading for anyone considering investing in financial markets. Allianz Global Risk Report... Read More about the "Inventing Money: The Story Of Long-term Capital Management And The Leg" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Invest In Yourself: Six Secrets To A Rich Life (paper Edition) Description: Don`t just invest in stocks and bonds. Invest in your life. This book is guaranteed to make a difference in the way you approach money, work-and life in general-whether you`re just starting out, struggling to succeed, or already on track. -Terry Savage, Chicago Sun-Times, personal finance columnist. We Americans have a choice-spend life enslaved to the gods of consumerism, or live simply but free to fulfill our dreams. If you are yearning to give freedom a try, you`ll find this inspiring book provides the road map you`ll need to get started. -Ralph Warner, author of Get a Life: You Don`t Need a Million to Retire Well. The most important trend of the new millennium is the focus on freedom. Invest in Yourself will put you on the path to freedom, so you can live the life you freely choose. It will help you on the job, at home, and with your finances. -Gerald Celente, Director, Trends Research Institute and author of Trends 2000. A Money Book Club selection Put together the portfolio of your life-finances, family, and you Success in life consists of more than just a hefty bank account. Your happiness portfolio also includes family, friends, home, career, and the time to appreciate life`s simple pleasures. Invest in Yourself offers six easy steps to simplify your life and enjoy it to the fullest. It all comes down to making decisions about what you really want and then mapping out a realistic game plan to get there. Where do you want to live? Do you want to put your career on hold to spend more time with your toddler? Are there a few small business ideas rattling around in your head that you`d like to turn into reality? Would you like some easy, proven ways to reduce the cost of college? When do you want to retire, and what hopes do you have for your golden years? Changing your direction doesn`t have to send your life into a tailspin. Once you nail down your goals, Invest in Yourself provides savvy advice as well as painlessly practical and risk-free strategies you can u... Read More about the "Invest In Yourself: Six Secrets To A Rich Life (paper Edition)" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Investing By The Numbers Description: Investing by the Numbers provides a framework for using scientific principles to problem solve for the pitfalls that inevitably occur when implementing financial theories into practice.... Read More about the "Investing By The Numbers" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Investing In Collateralized Debt Obligations Description: The fastest growing sector of the asset-backed securities market is the collateralized debt obligation (CDO) market. CDOs are securities backed by a pool of diversified assets and are referred to as collateralized bond obligations (CBOs) when the underlying assets are bonds and as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) when the underlying assets are bank loans. Investing in Collateralized Debt Obligations covers not only the fundamental features of these securities and the investment characteristics that make them attractive to a broad range of institutional investors, but also the tools for identifying relative value. Nearly a dozen of today` s best known analysts discuss emerging market CBOs, relative value frameworks, pricing strategies and techniques, and more.... Read More about the "Investing In Collateralized Debt Obligations" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Investment Guarantees: Modeling And Risk Management For Equity-linked Description: A comprehensive guide to investment guarantees in equity-linked life insurance Due to the convergence of financial and insurance markets, new forms of investment guarantees are emerging which require financial service professionals to become savvier in modeling and risk management. With chapters that discuss stock return models, dynamic hedging, risk measures, Markov Chain Monte Carlo estimation, and much more, this one-stop reference contains the valuable insights and proven techniques that will allow readers to better understand the theory and practice of investment guarantees and equity-linked insurance policies. Mary Hardy, PhD (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada), is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and an Associate of the Society of Actuaries, where she is a frequent speaker. Her research covers topics in life insurance solvency and risk management, with particular emphasis on equity-linked insurance. Hardy is an Associate Editor of the North American Actuarial Journal and the ASTIN Bulletin and is a Deputy Editor of the British Actuarial Journal.... Read More about the "Investment Guarantees: Modeling And Risk Management For Equity-linked" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Investment Leadership Description: Marshals a prodigious quantity of theoretical and empirical insights into the investment industry . . . – Theodore Aronson Chair of the AIMR Board of Governors Praise for Investment Leadership Investment Leadership presents an insightful and intelligent description of the cultural issues in the investment industry. This work is a must-read for investment professionals as it provides a thought-provoking shift from ‘ what we do’ to ‘ how we do it.’ – E. David Coolidge III, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William Blair and Company We all know, intuitively, that the investment managers who don’ t care about their people, don’ t care about their clients, or don’ t care about new ideas and innovation are destined to fail eventually. Investment Leadership is the first book to rigorously study the corporate cultures that can form a foundation for success in investment management. I view it as ‘ must-reading’ for anyone who seriously wants to succeed in institutional investment management. – Robert D. Arnott Chairman, First Quadrant, LP and Editor, Financial Analysts Journal In the midst of a challenging environment for investment firms, the authors strike at the very core of the industry’ s issues with culture. With common sense backed by analytical research, Investment Leadership exposes the myths that have characterized corporate America for too long– identifying the core values of successful companies and thereby redefining the future of an industry. – John W. Rogers Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ariel Capital Management, Inc. - ArielMutual Funds Investment Leadership highlights many issues which are at the heart of managing an investment firm. It is very hard to get these core organizational values right and keep them relevant over time. This book has given me a number of tools which will help me in my role. – Glenn R. Carlson, CFA, Co-Chief Executive Offi... Read More about the "Investment Leadership" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Investment Management 2e Description: Fully updated to cover changing investment techniques and markets Completely revised and updated, this new edition provides a solid introduction to investment techniques and up-to-date financial theory and has been expanded to include discussions of derivatives, bonds and fixed interest, equity investment, as well as private client accounts. Written by two highly regarded authors, Investment Management provides a thorough grounding in current investment techniques in a form uniquely suited to the perspective of the fund manager and analyst. Readers will find enlightening and practical coverage of such topics as behavioral finance, assessing investment systems, creative accounting and bankruptcy, neglected and new stocks, arbitrage pricing theory, forecasting the economy, business cycle, valuation, emerging markets, and passive investment management. Stephen Lofthouse`s career spanned both the academic and commercial investment worlds. He is a former Director of James Capel stockbrokers, now part of HSBC group, and Executive Chairman of James Capel FundManagers Ltd and James Capel Unit Trust Management Ltd.... Read More about the "Investment Management 2e" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Investment Management For Insurers Description: Investment Management for Insurers details all phases of the investment management process for insurers as well as fixed income instruments and derivatives and state-of-the-art analytical tools for valuing securities and measuring risk. Complete coverage includes: a general overview of issues, fixed income products, valuation, measuring and controlling interest rate risk, and equity portfolio management.... Read More about the "Investment Management For Insurers" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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