Provides the necessary business knowledge for IT professionals, who work in the global investment banking industry.

Deals with the convergence of business and IT in the retail banking industry. This work aims to introduce the concepts of retail banking from a global perspective. This book covers topics including: an overview of the major retail banking products; payments and lending practices in different continents; and, IT projects in retail banking.

Gives the IT professional an insight into the business world of investment banking. This book contains 12 chapters that cover: a description of business divisions for and boutique investment banks; trends in investment banking; overview of the asset classes; the trading life cycle and how it maps to the software development life cycle; and more.

Part of the Bizle Professional Series, this is a complete guide to the software used in the Investment Banking industry. It also covers topics such as: overview of the Investment Banking technology marketplace; types of IT systems developed by the various application vendors; and, underlying technology used for developing these applications.

Deals with the convergence of business and IT in the Islamic finance industry. This work contains information on the fundamentals of Islamic finance. It is suitable for professionals working in the Islamic Finance and crossovers.

Career Guidebook for IT in Insurance Career Guidebook for IT in Insurance is a complete handbook that provides a guideline to careers in Insurance IT. The idea behind the publication is to introduce IT professionals to the career paths in this sector of the financial services industry. The chapters in the book cover the following topics: overview of the business of Insurance; business divisions of Insurance companies that utilise IT professionals; types of IT careers in Insurance; IT contract vs. permanent positions; skill needed for a career in Insurance IT; issues with types of technology used in the industry; the future of IT careers in Insurance; and much more.Career Guidebook for IT in Insurance is an invaluable reference handbook for IT professionals. It is also useful for both undergraduate and graduate students in Information Technology - related degree programmes. This is another publication in the Bizle Professional Series.

A handbook for the discerning IT professional, this volume provides easy-to-follow guidelines on the business knowledge needed to forge a career in the exciting world of investment management.

Deals with the alignment of IT and business of Private Equity. This book introduces IT professionals to the concepts of the business of Private Equity. It includes chapters which cover the following topics: overview of the Private Equity industry; sources of funds for investing; types of funds; and, industry sectors.

"'Business Knowledge for IT in Islamic Finance' deals with the convergence of business and IT in the Islamic finance industry and is designed to provide the platform for IT professionals to exploit the future demand for talent in this industry. The chapters in this book contain information on the fundamentals of Islamic finance, the features that sets the Islamic finance industry apart form the mainstream finance industry, a number of the prohibitions and business ethics in Islamic Finance, overview of business transactions and the legal process underpinning these transactions; major players in the Islamic Finance world; and, major systems from notable vendors used for lending, financing, capital markets transactions and insurance in the Islamic finance space"--Resource description page

In-depth coverage in a single handbook of the middle market based on the body of knowledge of the Certified M&A Advisor credential program M&A advisors have an unprecedented opportunity in the middle market with the generational transfer of wealth and capital being deployed by private equity and corporate investors. Middle Market M&A: Handbook for Investment Banking and Business Consulting is a must-read for investment bankers, M&A intermediaries and specialists, CPAs and accountants, valuation experts, deal and transaction attorneys, wealth managers and investors, corporate development leaders, consultants and advisors, CEOs, and CFOs. Provides a holistic overview and guide on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic transactions of companies with revenues from $5 million to $500 million Encompasses current market trends, activities, and strategies covering pre, during, and post transaction Addresses the processes and core subject areas required to successfully navigate and close deals in the private capital market Includes content on engagement and practice management for those involved in the M&A business This practical guide and reference is also an excellent primer for those seeking to obtain their FINRA Series 79 license.