Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction to investment banking -- Financial holding companies, full service, and boutique investment banks -- Investment banking business strategies -- Career paths and strategies in investment banking -- Private equity -- Mergers and acquisitions -- Equity underwriting -- Debt underwriting -- Asset securitization -- Foreign listing on Wall Street -- Trading and trading techniques -- Repurchase agreements -- Financial engineering -- Investment management -- Clearing and settlement -- Securities regulation and ethics -- Euromarkets and Japan -- Emerging markets -- China's securities markets -- Investment banking trends and challenges.