Capital Markets, 1e provides coverage of global financial markets and institutions, with a focus on globalization, deregulation & consolidation, and technology. The text is distinguished by its focused coverage of global markets, greater coverage of securities markets, and emphasis on modern topics and market practice. The text is also unique in its inclusion of an entire section on Global Financial Centers, including chapters on Euromarkets, European Economic and Monetary Union, Japanese Capital Markets, Asian and Russian Markets, and Latin American Markets.