Prime brokerage is booming .As their hedge fund clients cast their net over a wider geographical area in search of superior returns by opening offices in new territories , prime brokers are forced to broaden their service offerings. At the same time, the battle for talent is intensifying among the top firms. "Business Knowledge for IT in Prime Brokerage" provides the platform for IT professionals to grasp the concepts of prime brokerage from both a business and an IT perspective and to snap up some of plum roles in the prime brokerage arena. The chapters in this book cover the following topics: overview of the Private Brokerage business; the relationship between Hedge Funds and Prime Brokers; core service offerings of Prime Brokerage; fee structures in Prime Brokerage; technology used in... Less

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Prime brokerage is booming .As their hedge fund clients cast their net over a wider geographical area in search of superior returns by opening offices in new territories , prime brokers are forced to broaden their service offerings. At the same time, the battle for talent is intensifying among the top firms. "Business Knowledge for IT in Prime Brokerage" provides the platform for IT professionals to grasp the concepts of prime brokerage from both a business and an IT perspective and to snap up some of plum roles in the prime brokerage arena. The chapters in this book cover the following topics: overview of the Private Brokerage business; the relationship between Hedge Funds and Prime Brokers; core service offerings of Prime Brokerage; fee structures in Prime Brokerage; technology used in... Less

Business student Darryl Witherspoon escapes the 'hood but finds a glass ceiling barring him from an elite brokerage firm's recruitment contest, an opportunity that would free him from an endless cycle of odd jobs. But just as the contest heats up, Darryl signs on for his strangest job yet--as a test subject for an experimental drug that heightens the senses to superhuman proportions. Will the drug give Darryl the competitive edge? Or will it wear off, leaving him a stumbling, drooling mess?

The explosive growth and low cost of online trading has created a new class of investor who can now make a living buying and selling stocks over the Internet in a way that was once reserved for Wall Street's most powerful brokerage firms and investment banks. While technology has made entering the "major leagues" easy, staying in is not. Before taking to the fast-paced, high-risk playing field, it's absolutely essential that you have a firm grasp of the rules and a solid game plan. Day Trade Online is the play book novice competitors need to become strong contenders. Written by seasoned practitioner Christopher Farrell, it is a one-stop, step-by-step overview of how to make a successful living, whether full- or part-time, trading via the Internet.Day trading can be quite lucrative, but... Less

Business student Darryl Witherspoon escapes the 'hood but finds a glass ceiling barring him from an elite brokerage firm's recruitment contest an opportunity that would free him from an endless cycle of odd jobs. But just as the contest heats up Darryl signs on for his strangest job yet--as a test subject for an experimental drug that heightens the senses to superhuman proportions. Will the drug give Darryl the competitive edge? Or will it wear off leaving him a stumbling drooling mess?

Are Small Firms Important? Their Role and Impact proposes and supports the claim that small firms make two indispensable contributions to the economy. First, they are an integral part of the renewal process that pervades market economies. New and small firms play a crucial role in experimentation and innovation that leads to technological change, productivity and economic growth. Second, small firms are the essential mechanism by which millions enter the economic and social mainstream of American society. The public policy implications for sustained economic growth and social well-being is the continued high-level creation of new and small firms by all segments of society. It should be the role of government policy to facilitate that process by eliminating entry barriers,... Less

The author explores determinants of organisational flexibility in this examination of four family-owned companies, two flexible and two less flexible, from the edible oil and pharmaceutical industries. By means of an innovative analysis - including longitudinal analysis, coding analysis, statistical analysis and the use of original display charts - he illustrates the determinants of organisational flexibility and sheds light on the process of transformation and adaptation of family firms, an area that has not yet been the subject of extensive empirical inquiry. The management literature has claimed that the complexity of business contexts has forced firms to confront hypercompetitive or high-velocity environments. Behind such claims lies a new interest in the dynamics of adaptation, and... Less

The director of a real estate school describes the organization and operations of a successful real estate office, discusses different marketing strategies and campaigns, and identifies the advantages and disadvantages of several compensation schemes. Later chapters of the textbook address recruiting and interviewing real estate salespeople, the corporate relocation business, the written business plan, and financing options. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

The trading of derivatives, largely privately negotiated and traded, is going through significant transformation, in what constitutes the biggest financial regulatory revamp since the 1930s. In recent years, derivatives have constituted huge profit machines at institutions like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley. Will profits really suffer whatever final form of the law emerges? How banks and brokerage firms will adjust to the changes and find ways to work around the new regulations? Which new revenue streams can be thought of to make up for reduced profits? How long will it take for Wall Street to adapt to the new regulations and thrive again? Derivatives Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Strategies for Increasing Profits under an Evolving Regulatory Framework", brings the... Less

This thrilling work takes us into the halls and offices of RJP International, one of the largest and richest brokerage firms still standing. A stand out mathematician and corporate leader discovers that a theory she discovered in college could be used to dessimate the stock market as we know it. She begins a quest to plug the holes and finds herself hunted for who she is and hounded for what she knows. Complex character absorbed in a web of lies touch her life in ways that will astound and send you reeling. This book screams movie and sequel.

Given the explosion of interest in mathematical methods for solving problems in finance and trading, a great deal of research and development is taking place in universities, large brokerage firms, and in the supporting trading software industry. Mathematical advances have been made both analytically and numerically in finding practical solutions. This book provides a comprehensive overview of existing and original material, about what mathematics when allied with Mathematica can do for finance. Sophisticated theories are presented systematically in a user-friendly style, and a powerful combination of mathematical rigor and Mathematica programming. Three kinds of solution methods are emphasized: symbolic, numerical, and Monte-- Carlo. Nowadays, only good personal computers are required... Less

Unified Managed Accounts are revolutionizing the way investment advisors deliver finanicial solutions to their clients. The meteoric rise of Unified Managed Accounts can be attributed to the increased commoditization within the financial services industry brought about by the advent of the internet. To fully understand the massive changes that have occured in financial services, we must go back to May 1, 1975 - The day when fixed minimum brokerage commisions ended. It is important to understand that up until this point, investing in stocks was an expensive proposition. Even with the deregulation of stock commissions and the rise of discount brokerage firms, up until the mid 1990's a stockbroker could still make a nice living simply trading client accounts. Then came the internet. The... Less

Goldman Sachs is the most profitable and powerful investment bank in the world today. Fifty years ago, it was a marginal family firm with limited prospects. How did it ascend to leadership in Europe, Asia, North and South America; make many, many partners fabulous fortunes; and become the leader in IPOs, M&A, FX, bond dealing, stock brokerage, derivatives, hedge funds, private equity, and real estate?As a strategy consultant to Goldman Sachs for more than thirty years, Charles D. Ellis developed close relationships with many of the firm's past and present leaders around the world. In The Partnership he probes deeply into the most important chapters in the firm's history, revealing the key events and decisions that tell the colorful, character-driven story of how Goldman Sachs became what... Less

The focus of this book is to educate the reader on the strategic principles fundamental to using information technology to gain market control. It provides case examples of how to use IT to enhance existing core competencies and strategies. The book is designed to help managers struggling with how to advantageously harness the new information revolution. It can also support executive and business education programs on managing technology when few such studies exist. While Internet and information technologies are currently hot topics many firms and executives are without the tools and know-how of how to actually use them to improve results. Some major firms have sophisticated strategies for using information technology to impact, control and even own their competitive environments. This... Less

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This manual focuses on the practical aspects of residential mortgage lending for mortgage loan originators associated with banking institutions, mortgage banks, mortgage brokerage firms and credit unions.

This book investigates how individual firms in developing countries undertake technological learning and capability building (TCB) efforts and explains why some developing country firms are world-class and others struggle with these important processes. The study concludes that it is internal competencies, such as the ability to manage strategic change and develop coherent systems that enable firms in developing countries to effectively navigate technological frontiers, the network of global suppliers and weak national innovation systems. In particular, the ability to strike a strategic balance between developing a diverse range of internal learning routines and managing boundary assets over which they have only partial control is found to be of importance. The conceptual framework... Less

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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Knowledge Work and Knowledge- Intensive Firms by Mats Alvesson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New This book addresses the concept of knowledge, and its use in the contexts of work and organizations. It provides a critical understanding of current approaches to knowledge management, organization and the knowledge economy . The author describes a number of cases of knowledge intensive firms , including IT firms, man

As Europe moves towards greater integration there is increasing recognition of national differences in European business - because of significant diversity in national cultures and social institutions affecting business systems. This book explores key characteristics of firms and markets in eight European countries - Denmark, Finland, The Netherlands and Germany compared with Britain, Sweden, Italy and France. Some contributors focus on overall business patterns in the countries concerned while others examine particular industries and sectors to consider the relationship between national influences and cross-national sector developments. To provide a European//East Asian comparison one contribution looks at firms and strategies in Ja

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Wiedemer has updated this new edition based on the latest Texas Mortgage Broker Licensing Act and its licensure law requirements. The book provides an overview of the mortgage industry and its market segments. Federal underwriting programs are discussed in detail along with thorough coverage of borrower and property analysis. Commercial loans and other financing practices are also included.

Grocery store products packaged to deliver the most environmentally correct message. Large brokerage firms offering green and socially responsible investment products. Even an environmental bank. If you d imagined all this in college, and dreamed of a large socially screened mutual fund outperforming the S&P 500 by as much as 11%, your father would have said-- Nice idea, but it ll never happen! It happened. As the junk bond era fades from the scene and deregulation turns Wall Street back into a prehistoric jungle, socially responsible investments are outperforming traditional investments. Not just sometimes--but consistently and reliably. Investing with Your Conscience tells you why--and how to participate in an increasingly profitable investment strategy. It analyzes the influences of... Less

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The Organization of Firms in a Global Economy presents a new research program that is transforming the study of international trade. Driven by the availability of new micro data sets and innovative theoretical models, it focuses on the level of firms, products, and stages of production rather than on countries and industries. It addresses such questions as why only a small proportion of firms in a given industry export and why an even smaller proportion invest abroad; why exporters tend to be more productive than nonexporters; why almost one-third of international trade takes place between units of the same firm and why as much as two-thirds involves multinational firms as exporter, importer, or both; and why international trade may have been the most important driver of organizational... Less