An Introduction to Global Financial Markets describes the financial world in clear‎,‎ easy to understand terms‎.‎ The authors provide comprehensive coverage of commercial and investment banking‎,‎ foreign exchange‎,‎ money and bond markets‎,‎ stock markets and derivatives and an up to date analysis of the global financial crisis‎.‎ Key benefits‎:‎ * A new chapter on the global financial crisis and banking regulation * Updated coverage of investment banking‎,‎ hedge funds and private equity * Details of controversial new market instruments‎:‎ credit default stops and collateralised mortgage obligations * Expanded coverage of emerging markets‎,‎ including Brazil‎,‎ Russia‎,‎ India and China * New companion website featuring PPT slides‎,‎ interactive revision questions‎,‎ case studies and exercises‎,‎ bonus chapters and analytical content An Introduction to Global Financial Markets is recommended for students studying finance and financial institutions‎,‎ practitioners‎,‎ and those who require an understanding of the global financial system‎.‎