British financial markets and institutions : an international perspective

Introduction. The Structure of The Financial System. Introduction to the Financial System. Flow of Funds in the Economy. Financial Markets and Institutions. The Monetary System and the role of the Central Bank. The Valuation of Financial Instruments. International Macroeconomic Policy. Analysis of the Financial Markets. The Structure of Security Markets. The Equity Market. The Bond Market. The Derivatives Markets. The Money Markets. Euro-Security Markets. The financial Institutions. Introduction to the Financial Institutions. The Banking Sector. Non-Bank Deposit Taking Institutions. Insurance. Pension Funds and Investment Institutions. Governance and Regulation. Small Business Finance. Finance. Industry and Governance. Regulation and Internationsl Harmonization. Internantional Perspectives and Future Trends. An Overview of International Financial Systems. New Developments in the Financial Sector and Concluding Comments.