Financial Services Analytics, 2nd Edition

The finance industry offers a wide range of economic services known as financial services. These services are provided by various businesses such as banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and investment funds. In fact, the market for financial services is the largest in terms of earnings globally. Financial services extend beyond deposit-taking, loans and investments; they also encompass fields like insurance, estate planning, securities trading and market intermediation. The distribution of financial products is another important aspect. In today's dynamic business environment, financial executives are looking for ways to add more value to their organizations. They want to go beyond just regulatory reporting and focus on providing relevant information for internal management to effectively manage their operations. By transforming their organizations' approach from solely meeting regulatory requirements to presenting vital insights for better decision-making within the business realm. Financial executives can enhance their organization's overall performance.

The book Financial Services Analytics (2nd Edition) has been thoroughly revised and restructured, ensuring a fresh and updated perspective. The content covers various aspects in the following chapters with respect to financial services and analytics. To begin, Chapter One presents an overview of the concept of financial services and analytics, delving into their relevance within the finance organization itself. In Chapter Two, readers can expect a comprehensive summary of conceptual frameworks and an exploration of financial time series along with their unique characteristics. Further, Chapter Three focuses on modeling volatility and risk-an integral aspect when it comes to understanding the complexities of financial services analytics. For those interested in high-frequency data analysis and market microstructure, look no further than Chapter Four as it provides insightful details on these topics. Chapter Five shifts gears towards modeling credit risk-a crucial area that requires keen attention in order to navigate through potential pitfalls effectively. Derivative pricing takes center stage in Chapter Six-it entails a detailed explanation of option pricing theory and models used for this purpose; offering invaluable insights into complex strategies surrounding derivative instruments. Finally, investment analytics receives due prominence in Chapter Seven-providing aspiring professionals with essential tools needed to evaluate investments smartly while considering future trends associated with this dynamic field of study. By presenting each chapter diversely yet coherently structured information is delivered-allowing readers to gather substantial knowledge about various facets related to both financial services and analytics offered throughout the book.