The authors concentrate on the practicalities of each class of derivative, so that readers can apply the techniques in practice. Product descriptions are supported by detailed spreadsheet models, illustrating the techniques employed.This book is ideal reading for derivatives traders, salespersons, financial engineers, risk managers, and other professionals involved to any extent in the application and analysis of OTC derivatives. - Combines theory with valuation to provide overall coverage of the topic area - Covers all the latest developments in derivatives

Brian Eales is a principal lecturer in the Department of Economics, Finance and Business at London Metropolitan University. He is also a consultant and trainer at FOW, the derivatives training and consulting firm. Brian Eales worked in the securities department of the Commerzbank in Frankfurt. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics. Brian's previous publications include Financial Engineering and Financial Risk Management.

Introduction to derivatives; Overview of bond instruments; Forewards and futures valuation; FRA's and interest rate futures; Bond futures; Swaps; Credit derivatives and CDOs; Equity futures; Equity swaps; Equity and equity index options; Option pricing; Equity linked structured products