TY - BOOK AU - Ismath Bacha,Obiyathulla TI - Financial derivatives: markets and applications SN - 9789811261473 AV - HG6024.A45 I75 2023 U1 - 332.63/2095 23/eng/20220914 PY - 2023///] CY - New Jersey PB - World Scientific KW - Derivative securities KW - Asia N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "This book is designed for beginners who possess no previous knowledge or familiarity with derivatives. Written in an easy to read style, it guides readers through the challenging and complex world of forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The emphasis on Asian markets and contracts enables easier understanding. Financial derivative contracts from Malaysia and select contracts from Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong derivative markets are covered. For each derivative contract, their three common applications hedging, arbitrage, and speculating are shown with fully worked out examples. Extensive use of illustrations, graphics, and vignettes provide for easy comprehension of the underlying logic of derivatives"-- ER -