Introducing money and the financial system -- Money and the payments system -- Interest rates and rates of return -- Determining interest rates -- The risk structure and term structure of interest rates -- The stock market, information, and financial market efficiency -- Derivatives and...

This encyclopaedia provides a review of banking-related questions that might be faced in the financial market. It serves as both problem-solver and trouble-shooter, as well as offering research and information for strategic planning, presentations and reporting. In addition to defining many...