Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity, Second Edition
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.67 (661 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 012415820X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 672 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Integrates into the chapters ten cases about recent transactions, along with case notes and questionsAccompanies cases with spreadsheets for readers to create their own analytical frameworks and consider choices and opportunities. The dynamic environment of investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms comes to life in David Stowell’s introduction to the ways they challenge and sustain each other. Through a broad view of the ways these financial institutions affect corporations, governments, and individuals, Professor Stowell shows us how and why they will continue to project their power and influence.Emphasizes the needs for capital, sources of capital, and the process of getting capital to those who need it. Its combination of perspectivesdrawn from his industry and academic backgroundsdelivers insights that illuminate the post-2009 reinvention and acclimation processes. Capturing their reshaped business plans in the wake of the 2007-2009 global meltdown, his book reveals their key functions, compensation systems, unique roles in wealth creation and risk management, and epic battles for investor funds and corporate influence.
Usually they are very academic or written by lawyers rather than by someone who understands the business. This is an exhaustive and up-to-date guide to the major banking activities. This new book on investment banking describes the most recent trends that have taken place in the industry, in particular the interaction between investment banking and the hedge funds and private equity businesses. This one, written by a former practitioner, gives students of investment banking just the insights they need into the nexus of investment banking, private equity and hedge funds." --Brian Scott-Quinn, Chair in Investment Banking, ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading"Investment banking is in permanent change. The different themes covered in
Rudolph T. said The best way to completely understand these industries. This textbook does an outstanding job of breaking down investment banking, hedge funds, and PE and enables the reader to fully understand these industries. I found that every time I did not fully grasp a topic, an example would follow that would illustrate a real-life example, which enabled me to understand each chapter in the book. Even if you know your career path is not in banking or private equity, it is still vital to know how these industries operate. This book is written for som. Great, but difficult to read, content This book is an excellent source for practical information in the fields of investment banking, hedge funds, and private equity. David Stowell is highly consistent between what he has written in the book and what he teaches and expects in the classroom. This text book is a great medium between academic research/integrity and a field professional's knowledge/expertise.I rated the book as Great, but difficult to read, content RDT2 This book is an excellent source for practical information in the fields of investment banking, hedge funds, and private equity. David Stowell is highly consistent between what he has written in the book and what he teaches and expects in the classroom. This text book is a great medium between academic research/integrity and a field professional's knowledge/expertise.I rated the book as 4-star because it is difficult to read. It is not difficult because the material is complicated and . -star because it is difficult to read. It is not difficult because the material is complicated and . "Excellent Content" according to S.Zoellick. Great comprehensive book covering variety of topics for investment banks, hedge funds and private equity. Excellent balance of factual information and real world examples as to how the recent financial crisis has changed the industry. Service Co case is a great way to understand the fundamental concepts of valuation methods used by Investment banks to determine their "football fields"
David P. In addition to his current teaching responsibilities, he manages Paradigm Partners, a boutique investment bank that provides M&A and capital raising services and general advice on investment banking, hedge fund and private equity activities to selected clients. . Stowell is a professor of finance at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Manag