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All Indian Reprints of O'Reilly are printed in Grayscale The Lightning Network (LN) is a rapidly growing second-layer payment protocol that works on top of Bitcoin to provide near-instantaneous transactions between two parties. With this practical guide, authors Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Olaoluwa Osuntokun, and Rene Pickhardt explain how this advancement will enable the next level of scale for Bitcoin, increasing speed and privacy while reducing fees.

About the Book This description may be from another edition of this product. John J. Murphy has now updated his landmark bestseller Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets, to include all of the financial markets. "If one could read only one book on technical analysis, this should be the one." --Knight-Ridder Financial Products and News (on the first edition, Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets, 0-13-898008-X) This outstanding reference has already taught thousands of traders the concepts of technical analysis and their application in the futures and stock markets. Covering the latest developments in computer technology, technical tools, and indicators, the second edition features new material on candlestick charting, intermarket relationships, stocks and stock rotation, plus state-of-the-art examples and figures. From how to read charts to understanding indicators and the crucial role technical analysis plays in investing, readers gain a thorough and accessible overview of the field of technical analysis, with a special emphasis on futures markets. Revised and expanded for the demands of today's financial world, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in tracking and analyzing market behavior. "One way to get started in technical analysis is to read a good book on the subject. One of my favorites is Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets: A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications by John J. Murphy. It's an easy read." Ralph J. Acampora, CMT, Managing Director, Prudential Securities Inc.  

The globalization and liberalization of the Indian economy since 1991 has led to an exponential rise in the currency exposures of Indian businesses. Increasing exchange rate volatility has made Indian business entities more vulnerable to the risks arising out of not only revenue and capital account transactions but also economic exposures, which often arise without direct foreign currency dealings. In such circumstances, it has become vital for nance managers to understand the functioning of currency markets. With banks o ering various hedging instruments to manage the risk, it is equally important to understand when and how to use these instruments, especially complex, structured derivative products. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the functioning of the forex markets, the risks and objectives pertinent to forex exposures, the derivative instruments available for hedging, as well as an insight into  some of the disputes between banks and their counterparties in relation to mis-selling of derivatives as hedging alternatives. Apart from covering the risk management issues, the book touches upon the relevant accounting and regulatory aspects in the treatment of forex derivatives. The book has the following sections: Section I: Foreign Exchange Market Section II: Cross Border Finance Section III: Derivatives Section IV: Risk Management and Accounting The book would be found especially valuable by Finance/Treasury professionals in banks, companies and auditors. It is also a useful primer for managers in other functional areas like purchase, sales, commercial, etc. who are involved in foreign exchange transactions. About the Authors Mr. A. V. Rajwade, Chairman of A.V.Rajwade & Co. Pvt. Ltd., is widely regarded as a pioneer in the eld of foreign exchange and interest rate risk management in the Indian nancial markets. He is highly  respected as a consultant, columnist and author of books on the subject of treasury risk management. Mr. Rajwade has been a member of various committees appointed by the Reserve Bank of India including the committees on Forex Markets and Capital Account Convertibility. In his career he has conducted over 300 training programs on risk management and related topics for corporate/bank executives. He was a visiting faculty at IIM, Ahmedabad. He has also acted as an expert witness in disputes involving complex derivatives, being arbitrated in London and Switzerland. Mr. H. G. Desai is a risk management expert. A rank holder Chartered Accountant, he has been with the company since its inception in 1981. As a currency and risk management advisor, he is well-known in the corporate world. He advises and undertakes assignments for a number of corporates in India. He has written columns on forex markets for Business Standard and Deccan Herald. He too has conducted over 400 training programs on risk management, use of derivatives and accounting standards. Besides, he is a visiting faculty at several management institutes, including Indian Institute of Management, Indore. Expert’s View This is a terri c book and Mr Rajwade in his unique style has covered the entire spectrum from currency, ,interest rates to global nance and currency trading. The book is very useful as it gives step by step guidance for actual situations like Syndication of Foreign Currency loans. The book is a one stop shop on the subject for all-students, academics, professionals and of course Bankers. It is indeed a treatise on the subject Mr. Pratip Chaudhuri Former Chairman, State Bank of India.

There are various books that tell you what is a Mutual Fund, but none that guides you on how to make the investments, and none that specializes on fixed income (also known as debt). Practically, Mutual Fund is the only vehicle through which investors can participate in the fixed income market. This book handholds you on the relevant concepts and parameters for investing in fixed income oriented Mutual Fund Schemes. The language used is lucid and is written with the investor in mind. The contents and explanations cover both the academic and practical aspects. Must read for practicing professionals, investors and academicians. What They Say . . The contents and explanations straddle seamlessly between academic and practical, with equal appeal to the academician and the practitioner. N S Venkatesh, Head - Treasury, IDBI Bank This book fills the void for a practical guide on fixed income mutual fund investments in India. Must read for investors as well as finance professionals. Manoj Rane, Vice Chairman - FIMMDA This book is an attempt to bridge the gap in understanding of Mutual Funds and its extension to the debt markets. At this time when Indian economy is privatizing, fixed income instruments are likely to play a key role in making it serve the economic purpose of distributing wealth to be created by the private sector. The author has made a balanced approach of introducing mutual funds and their fixed income underlying besides arming the readers on how to examine the underlying to know the health of the overlying. A must read for retail and corporate investors and their advisors to help them understand risks and to make right decisions. V Shunmugam, Chief Economist - MCX-SX About the Author Joydeep Sen has been working in the financial services sector for more than two decades now, in various research and managerial positions. He is an expert in fixed income markets and fixed-income oriented mutual fund investments. He regularly contributes various articles in several financial newspapers and magazines. Furthermore, his views as an expert in the said domain are sought by various media agencies and publications.   He is an author of the book “Fixed Income Markets in India - Investment Opportunities for  You” which has been well received by financial practitioners, investors and students. This book is in response to requirements from readers of the first book and to fulfill the lack of a guide on fixed income oriented mutual fund investments. Joydeep is a Certified Financial PlannerCM (CFPCM) Certificant. He did his MBA in finance from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, in 1992. Since 2011, he has been an active member of the Knowledge Management Committee of Financial Planning Standards Board India (FPSB lndia), a premier body promoting Financial Planning in India.

There are various fixed income investment avenues in India. However, there is lack of awareness about the relevant concepts and the nuances of the investment avenues. There is dearth of a proper book that explains the relevant concepts applicable in fixed income investments and how the market functions. This book covers the concepts and goes a step further:it is a one-stop shop for someone who wants to know about the debt market in India.

All Indian Reprints of O'Reilly are printed in Grayscale The financial industry has recently adopted Python at a tremendous rate, with some of the largest investment banks and hedge funds using it to build core trading and risk management systems. Updated for Python 3, the second edition of this hands-on book helps you get started with the language, guiding developers and quantitative analysts through Python libraries and tools for building financial applications and interactive financial analytics.

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