"Financial Risk Management and Derivative Instruments is an accessible, concise textbook offering a solid introduction to the essential principles of risk management and derivatives. Structured in two parts, the book first looks at markets and uncertainty, examining risk in the stock market and...

"The textbook is designed as a core text for finance courses that cover market investments, portfolio formation and the management of investment portfolios. As such, the text seeks to convey insight and actual wisdom as to the nature of these activities. When combined with a commitment to...

Purpose – This paper aims to establish the relation between corporate governance – as represented by investor protection at both the legal and firm levels – and stock market liquidity. Design/methodology/approach – This paper avails of the unique features of Hong Kong- and China-based...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore trade union management, using data from four major unions. Managers and management have generally been absent from trade union discourse but unions are substantial organisations that need good management. The paper seeks to understand the...