International Financial Management

Part: I 1. International Financial Management: An Overview 2. The International Monetary 3. European Monetary System 4. The Global Liquidity 5. International Financial System 6. Financial Globalisation And The Crisis 7. The Financial Accounting Among Countries And International Part: Ii 8. Foreign Exchange Markets 9. Managing Foreign Exchange Reserves 10. Exchange Rate Theories 11. Currency Futures 12. Currency Options 13. The International Swap Market 14. Role Of Swaps In Managing External Debt 15. Financial Derivatives Market: A Global Perspective Part Iii 16. Foreign Exchange Risk Exposure 17. The Exposure Information System 18. Strategies For Exposure Management And Techniques For Foreign Exchange Rate Projections 19. Exposure Management 20. Organisation Of The Exposure Management Function Part Iv Part V Part Vi …...41. International Taxation Glossary Selected Bibliography Index

International Financial Management blends the core concepts and theories of international finance with practical applications and examples. With its coverage of real-world data, recent developments in the world of finance, and examples of financial and economic practices and policies in the Indian as well as the global context, the book is designed to help the reader understand the implications of financial theory for decision making.

The book is fundamentally designed to serve as an introduction to the study of Multinational Financial Management for students and managers with little previous exposure to the details of this area. The book provides an overview of the financial environment in which multinational firms operate. It also provides a thorough discussion on the Balance of payments and international financial institutions and financial markets. It also discusses the organization and operations of the foreign exchange.

This Second Edition of the book explains, with precision and clarity, the basic concepts, theories and practices of international financial management. As international transactions form an integral part of economic activities in the modern globalized economic environment, practising managers need to know the fundamentals of international finance. And this book, written by Professor S. Kevin, who has a rich and long experience in teaching international finance, eminently fulfils this need. The book begins with an explanation of the exchange rate mechanism of foreign currencies, factors influencing exchange rate fluctuations, and the trading mechanism in foreign exchange markets. As currency forwards, futures, options and swaps are the instruments of currency derivatives used as hedging and speculative tools, the book goes on to give a detailed description of the use of currency derivatives for hedging as well as speculative functions. It contains an analysis of international financial institutions and their functioning, the participants and instruments of global financial markets where international funds are raised, the many uses of international funds in the form of portfolio investments, and direct investments in host countries. The book is primarily intended as a text for postgraduate students of commerce and management, chartered accountancy (CA) and chartered financial analysis (CFA). It would also be of immense value to practising professionals in the field of international finance. KEY FEATURES • Illustrates the concepts with the help of examples, figures and tables. • Clearly explains risk management tools and techniques. • Discusses the role of international financial institutions in the global financial market. • Is a handy text for self-study. ADDITIONS IN SECOND EDITION • Exchange rates have been revised to current levels • Two new chapters on ‘International Projects and Portfolios’ and ‘ Practices and Problems of International Financial Management’ have been added

Globalization and the multinational firm - International monetary system - Balance of payments - The market for foreign exchange - International parity relationships and forecasting foreign exchange rates - International banking and money market - International bond market - International equity markets - Futures and options on foreign exchange - Currency and interest rate swaps - International portfolio investments - Management of economic exposure - Management of transaction exposure - Management of translation exposure - Foreign direct investment - International capital structure and the cost of capital - International capital budgeting - Multinational cash management - Exports and imports - International tax environment.

International Financial Management provides an effective and detailed presentation of important concepts and practical application in today’s global business environment, which includes: • Foreign Exchange Market • International Financial System • Eurocurrency Market • Currency Futures & Options • Swaps • Country Risk Analysis • Capital Budgeting The key highlight of this book is that it uses several examples (both numerical & theoretical) to highlight the applications of various dimensions of international finance. This book aims to fulfil the requirement of students of PGDM, MBA, M.Com., Master of Economics, Master of Finance & Control (MFC), MIB, other Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management & other post-graduate specialized disciplines. The Present Publication is the 4th Edition, authored by Prof. Madhu Vij. The book has been organized around five major areas, namely: • [International Financial Environment] emphasizing its institutional set-up while discussing why is it important to study international finance. This area is further subdivided into four chapters, namely: o Overview of the International Financial Management o History of International Monetary System; Emphasis on Bretton Woods System o International Financial Institutions with a particular focus on the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and European Monetary System o Balance of Payment Concepts and Accounting • [The Foreign Exchange Markets] o Derivatives o Foreign Currency Futures and Options Contracts that are traded on Stock Exchanges o Forex Markets with an emphasis on Fundamentals of Forex Trading, Overview of Operations of the Spot and Foreign Exchange Markets, How is Foreign Exchange Quoted and Traded Worldwide • [Managing Foreign Exchange Exposure] o Management of Foreign Exchange Risk with a discussion on kinds of exposure MNCs face o Translation Exposure or Accounting Exposure, which discusses the various methods for translating financial statements o Management of Transaction Exposure that arises from contractual obligations denominated in a foreign currency o Management of Economic Exposure • [Financial Management of the Multinational Firm] o Foreign Direct Investment o Cost of Capital and Capital Structure of the MNC o Application and Interpretation of MNC Capital Budgeting explaining various methods with the help of numerical examples and case studies o Multinational Cash Management o Identifies and Analyses the Various Dimensions of Country Risk Analysis o Eurocurrency and Eurobond Market • [Managing Foreign Operations] o Interest Rate and Currency Swaps explaining how they can be used to reduce financing costs and risks o Global Depository Receipts and American Depository Receipts

For MBA courses in International Corporate Finance, International Business Finance, and Multinational Financial Management. This book focuses upon the basic principles which together make a "toolkit" for analysis of issues in international finance. It also captures the importance and excitement of international financial management and highlights the new approaches in the field. It covers the theoretical foundations of international financial decisions and contains extensive applications of the theory to financial practice with a main objective of developing critical thinking skills regarding the theory and practice of international financial management.

This thoroughly revised and updated Sixth Edition is a result of the enthusiastic reception accorded by the readers to the earlier editions and the wide adoption of the book in academic institutions. While retaining the major contents of the earlier editions, the new edition provides a clear understanding of the latest tools and techniques used in international finance. The book deals with contemporary financial environment and strategies, and the functional as well as operational aspects in the international financial arena. What is New to the Sixth Edition : All chapters updated to give the latest information. New Case Studies and Study Topics added. The book is primarily intended as a textbook for postgraduate students of Business Management (MBA), Master of International Business (MIB), Master of Commerce, Master of Economics, and Master of Financial Control (MFC). Besides, students of Chartered Accountancy and professionals in the financial field should find the book very valuable.

International Financial Management provides a strong foundation for students? first encounter with the subject of international finance. As multinational corporations (MNCs) continue to expand their operations globally they must not only be properly managed to apply their comparative advantages in foreign countries, but must also manage their exposure to many forms and sources of risk. Those MNCs that are most capable of responding to changes in the international financial environment will be rewarded. The same can be said for today?s students who become the MNC managers of the future. International Financial Management combines a strong foundation in international finance theory with current, practical applications. It provides thorough, up-to-date treatment of cutting-edge international finance issues along with traditional treatment of international financial management. This book, although it presumes an understanding of basic corporate finance, is renowned for its readability and clear explanation as well as its extensive use of hands-on, real-world applications and student-oriented pedagogy. It is suitable for both final-year undergraduate and master?s level courses. The European edition replaces the majority of US examples in the text and questions with alternative UK and European examples. The default currency quoted in general examples is now Sterling or the euro rather than the US dollar. More-advanced topics have been added to extend the discussion, as well as specifically European issues such as the euro, European financial integration and the history of exchange rates.

Intended for students who already have a basic knowledge of economics, this book is written from the perspective of someone who wishes to learn about the financial management of an internationally oriented business.

Equip your students for success in international finance with the unrivalled depth of theory and practical applications presented in Madura's INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. This edition builds on the fundamental principles of corporate finance to provide the timely information and contemporary insights your students need to prosper in today's global business environment. With the original text being well known for its inviting reader-friendly style and clear explanations, this localised second edition introduces international finance with a focus on the important role of modern multinational corporations in global commerce within a strong APAC context. Using strong corporate and increased international banking perspectives, it discusses a wide range of managerial topics and emphasises the most recent changes in the international environment. Relevant examples, instructive diagrams, self-tests, and other learning features provide hands-on experience to help your students develop the skills they need to effectively manage in contemporary practice.

Contents Covers- 1.Financial Management In A Global Context, 2.Objectives Of The Firm And The Imapct Of Risk, 3. The Nature And Measurement Of Exposure And Risk, 4. The Balance Of Payments, 5. The Internationalmonetarysystem, 6. The Financial Markets And Interestrates, 7.The Foreign Exchange Market, 8. Forwards, Swaps And Interest Parity, 9. Currency And Interest Rate Futures, 10. Currency Options, 11. Exchange Rate Determination And Forecasting, 12. Corporate Exposure Management Policy.

For undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an international finance course. An approach that blends theory and practice with real-world data analysis. International Financial Management seamlesslyblends theory with the analysis of data, examples, and practical case situations. Overall, Bekaert/Hodrick equips future business leaders with the analytical tools they need to understand the issues, make sound international financial decisions, and manage the risks that businesses may face in today's competitive global environment. All data in this edition has been updated to reflect the most recent information, including coverage on the latest research, global financial crisis, and emerging markets.