Jack W.Plunkett is the author of the Investment & Securities Industry Almanac.

The markets of the early 2000s were not good for the investment and securities industry. Despite recent scandals in the mutual funds industry, improved corporate profits, low interest rates and efforts to improve corporate governance have led the way. The investment industry is a global business. Multinational corporations need to list their stock or issue debt in more than one nation. American Depository Receipts are a popular instrument. At a rapid pace, cross-border investments and acquisitions continue. Investment banks are developing new ways to create lucrative fees while discount brokerages are enjoying improved levels of trading. Everything you need to know about the business of investments is contained in this carefully-researched book, which includes a database of leading companies on CD-ROM.

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Investment banking.

There are two stock brokers.

There are discount brokers.

There are online brokers.

There are significant trends in financial information technologies.

Stock ownership by individuals and households.

There are 401(k)s and pension plans.

There are mutual funds.

Exchange traded funds are included.

ECNs are electronic communication networks.

There are developments at the New York Stock Exchange.

The book includes a complete chapter of vital industry statistics, an industry glossary, a complete list of industry contacts such as industry associations and government agencies, and our in-depth profiles of more than 300 leading firms in the investment and asset management business. A database of these firms is included in the book.

REVIEW

By combining basic industry overview information and basic company information in one package, Plunkett’s almanacs fill an important niche. It is recommended for all reference collections that serve users with academic or personal interests in the investment industry.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jack W. Plunkett is the CEO and publisher of Plunkett Research, a Houston-based provider of market research and industry information in printed and electronic formats. 5,000 leading corporations, universities and government agencies are on the list. Major booksellers and news distributors distribute Plunkett’s research products electronically through subscriptions to its website and around the globe. Jack Plunkett’s work has been covered by hundreds of magazines, newspapers and broadcast stations. Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal and other publications interview Plunkett as an expert source. The New York Times and Investor’s Business Daily, as well as local and regional newspapers and national columnists, can be found.