Making the Matrix Work

Making the Matrix Work

Author: Kevan Hall

Publisher: Nicholas Brealey International

Published: 2013-02-07

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 190483843X

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Gives individuals and managers working in the matrix the tools to take control of their own goals and support others


The Foreign Exchange Matrix

The Foreign Exchange Matrix

Author: Barbara Rockefeller

Publisher: Harriman House Limited

Published: 2013-02-11

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 0857192701

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The foreign exchange market is huge, fascinating and yet widely misunderstood by participants and non-participants alike. This is because its unanswered questions are numerous. For instance, what is the purpose of the $4 trillion per day trading volume? What determines currency trends and who are the players in the FX arena? Does FX drive other financial markets, or is it the passive end-product of all the other markets? FX is without clear supply and demand factors, so how do traders determine sentiment and price direction? Much is written in an effort to answer these questions, but a lot of it is just noise. In the 12 pieces here, Barbara Rockefeller and Vicki Schmelzer draw on their combined 50 years' experience in foreign exchange to cut through the clutter and provide an elegant and razor-sharp look at this market. Their analysis is accurate, useful and enlivened by many anecdotes and examples from historic market events. They cover: - How the matrix concept can help observers understand foreign exchange market action - What professional FX traders take into consideration before entering into positions - Whether the FX market can be forecast - The interplay between foreign exchange and other financial markets - How technology has levelled the playing field between big and small players, and at what cost - Whether the prospect of reserve currency diversification away from the dollar is likely - The toolkit that central banks use to manage national economies and the effect of this on currencies 'The Foreign Exchange Matrix' is the go-to book for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world of foreign exchange.


The Code of Capital

The Code of Capital

Author: Katharina Pistor

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 0691208603

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"Capital is the defining feature of modern economies, yet most people have no idea where it actually comes from. What is it, exactly, that transforms mere wealth into an asset that automatically creates more wealth? The Code of Capital explains how capital is created behind closed doors in the offices of private attorneys, and why this little-known fact is one of the biggest reasons for the widening wealth gap between the holders of capital and everybody else. In this revealing book, Katharina Pistor argues that the law selectively "codes" certain assets, endowing them with the capacity to protect and produce private wealth. With the right legal coding, any object, claim, or idea can be turned into capital - and lawyers are the keepers of the code. Pistor describes how they pick and choose among different legal systems and legal devices for the ones that best serve their clients' needs, and how techniques that were first perfected centuries ago to code landholdings as capital are being used today to code stocks, bonds, ideas, and even expectations--assets that exist only in law. A powerful new way of thinking about one of the most pernicious problems of our time, The Code of Capital explores the different ways that debt, complex financial products, and other assets are coded to give financial advantage to their holders. This provocative book paints a troubling portrait of the pervasive global nature of the code, the people who shape it, and the governments that enforce it."--Provided by publisher.


The Regulatory Compliance Matrix: Regulation of Financial Services, Information and Communication Technology, and Generally Related Matters

The Regulatory Compliance Matrix: Regulation of Financial Services, Information and Communication Technology, and Generally Related Matters

Author: Guido Reinke

Publisher: Gold Rush Publishing

Published: 2015-07-31

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9781908585059

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This exceptional guidebook is ideal for industry professionals, regulators and scholars in the domain of regulatory governance. The Regulatory Compliance Matrix with more than 2500 entries brings clarity to a domain which is widely considered to be complex, unstructured, and in constant flux. It is a compendious guide to the laws, regulations, standards, and recommendations applicable to compliance programmes. What practitioners find in this book will empower them to save money, man-hours, and consultancy interventions. Inside, the reader will find the following key resources: Regulatory Compliance Matrix: a synopsis of the principal domains of applicable regulation, setting forth legal norms, ancillary standards and guidelines. This Matrix covers the laws and regulations specific to financial services (Part I) and information and communications technology (Part II) at the global and European as well at the UK national and sub-national level. Part III of the Matrix covers generally applicable regulatory domains like corporate governance, consumer protection and employment law, information security, data protection and electronic commerce. Regulatory authorities: a comprehensive listing with descriptions of authorities who define the regulatory agenda. Weblinks are provided for each authority, which enables the reader to access the latest regulatory developments and updates. Overview of the conduct of effective compliance programmes: a pragmatic approach to the entire process, from scoping and prioritisation, conducting risk assessments, defining control activities and reporting requirements; to undertaking effectiveness reviews, documenting findings and making recommendations; to assessing compliance maturity and creating action plans. Non-compliance costs checklist: a detailed list of financial, operational, personal, and regulatory risks. This will assist readers with risk assessment and prioritisation of compliance domains."


Master the Matrix

Master the Matrix

Author: Susan Z. Finerty

Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group

Published: 2012-01-10

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 193729398X

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Based on the experiences and ideas of over 100 matrix practitioners ... the frameworks, ideas and tips provided are shaped around the [seven] ... matrix mastery techniques"--Page 4 of cover


Exposed

Exposed

Author: Orrin Woodward

Publisher: Life Leadership, Lllp

Published: 2021-02

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780999044087

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When I first studied how the Financial Matrix's global banking system operated, I was shocked. The rank injustices and inequalities, not to mention its oppressive nature, is unconscionable. Not only is the Financial Matrix the most powerful monopoly in the world, but it is also the most profitable, siphoning away trillions of dollars from the world economy at the expense of unsuspecting people. Furthermore, through the Financial Matrix's control of money, media, and business, democratically elected politicians must obey the Financial Matrix because without its money and media support, winning elections is not possible. Modern society has been highly politicized, with politicians and pundits discussing, dissecting, and debating nearly anything to keep the people divided. On one side, the Media riles up conservatives to support law, order, and family values. Believing they are defending American values, conservatives are duped into supporting massive budget deficits to fund the military used by the Financial Matrix for oppression and injustice. On the other side, the Media stirs up liberals to support change, charity, and equality. Believing they are fighting against injustice and oppression, they are similarly duped into supporting state socialism, a modern form of slavery, used by the Financial Matrix to secure its power. With so many issues dividing the people in all directions, it is beyond suspicious that the one issue important to all people, the one capable of uniting people from all parties, races, and creeds, is not discussed, dissected, or debated at all. This reminds me of The Wizard of Oz, in which Dorothy and her traveling companions were mesmerized by the magnified image of the wizard, whose amplified voice boomed commands, while a smoke-and-mirrors light show paralyzed them. Toto, however, ignored the distractions. Running to the curtain, he pulled it back to reveal a decrepit old man pushing levers while shouting commands into a microphone. Once exposed, the grandfatherly figure attempted to close the curtain while bellowing into the microphone, "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!" In a similar fashion, the media, to quote Shakespeare, is "full of sound and fury signifying nothing," with people mesmerized by magnified images, booming voices, and a smoke-and-mirrors light show, while the true issue remains hidden behind the curtain. This book, like Toto, seeks to pull back the curtain to expose the Financial Matrix's injustices. Further, it launches the Financial Justice movement, teaching people from all walks of life how to break free from the Financial Matrix and, ultimately, build a community of people to end it. In short, the situation comes down to this: 1) The Financial Matrix money and banking system is rigged against you. 2) The Financial Matrix is legally robbing you of your hard-earned money. 3) Financial Justice is the solution, and you can be part of it!


The Sustainability Mindset

The Sustainability Mindset

Author: Steve Zimmerman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-10-13

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1118767357

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The Matrix Map—a powerful tool for nonprofit strategic decision-making Nonprofit sustainability lies at the intersection of exceptional impact and financial viability. The Sustainability Mindset offers nonprofit professionals and board members a step-by-step guide to move your organization towards this intersection. As outlined in the bestselling book Nonprofit Sustainability, "The Matrix Map" is an accessible framework that combines financial and programmatic goals into an integrated strategy. In this next-step resource, the authors detail a rigorous process to develop a meaningful Matrix Map and engage leadership in setting an organization's strategy. Nonprofits that thrive in today's environment are adaptable with a clear understanding of their impact and business model. This book offers nonprofit boards and staff a framework to do so. Drawing on their in-depth experience, the authors provide an easy-to-follow process complete with tools and templates to help organizations visualize their business model and engage in strategic inquiry. The book provides a variety of illustrative examples to show how the Matrix Map works for all types of organizations. Nonprofit executives and board member are sure to benefit from The Matrix Map analysis. Offers step-by-step guidance for creating a Matrix-Map, a visual representation of an organization's business model Helps organizations assess how each of their programs contributes toward their desired impact and their financial bottom-line. Filled with compelling examples of how The Matrix Map helps nonprofits with strategic decision-making Written by the coauthors of the groundbreaking book Nonprofit Sustainability This comprehensive resource will give any nonprofit the framework they need to make decisions for sustainability and the templates and tools to implement it and help leaders address the challenges inherent in balancing mission impact with financial viability.


Nonprofit Sustainability

Nonprofit Sustainability

Author: Jeanne Bell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-11-05

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 047088696X

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Praise for NONPROFIT SUSTAINABILITY "This is much more than a financial how-to book. It's a nonprofit's guide to empowerment. It demystifies mission impact and financial viability using The Matrix Map to provide strategic options for any organization. A must-read for every nonprofit CEO, CFO, and board member." —Julia A. McClendon, chief executive officer, YWCA Elgin, Illinois "This book should stay within easy reaching distance and end up completely dog-eared because it walks the reader through a practical but sometimes revelatory process of choosing the right mix of programs for mission impact and financial sustainability. Its use is a practice in which every nonprofit should engage its board once a year." —Ruth McCambridge, editor in chief, The Nonprofit Quarterly "Up until a few years ago, funding and managing a nonprofit was a bit like undertaking an ocean voyage. Now, it's akin to windsurfing—you must be nimble, prepared to maximize even the slightest breeze, and open to modifying your course at a moment's notice. Innovative executive directors or bold board members who want their organization to be able to ride the big waves of the new American economy must read this book." —Robert L. E. Egger, president, DC Central Kitchen/Campus Kitchens Project/V3 Campaign "Most nonprofits struggle to find a long-term sustainable business model that will enable them to deliver impact on their mission. Thanks to Jeanne Bell, Jan Masaoka, and Steve Zimmerman help is now in sight. This book offers practical, concrete steps you can take to develop your own unique path to sustainability without compromising your mission." —Heather McLeod Grant, consultant, Monitor Institute, and author, Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits "At last! An urgently needed framework to prepare leaders to meet head-on the persistent twin challenges of impact and sustainability. This is a practical tool based on good business principles that can bring boards and staff members together to lead their organizations to sustainable futures." —Nora Silver, adjunct professor and director, Center for Nonprofit and Public Leadership, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley "Together, Jeanne Bell, Jan Masaoka, and Steve Zimmerman equal wisdom, experience, and know-how on sustainability and lots of other things. Buy, read, and learn from this terrific book!" —Clara Miller, president and CEO, Nonprofit Finance Fund "Wisdom, experience, and know-how. Buy, read, and learn from this terrific book!" —Clara Miller, president and CEO, Nonprofit Finance Fund


Mathematical Methods for Finance

Mathematical Methods for Finance

Author: Sergio M. Focardi

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-09-23

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1118312635

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The mathematical and statistical tools needed in the rapidly growing quantitative finance field With the rapid growth in quantitative finance, practitioners must achieve a high level of proficiency in math and statistics. Mathematical Methods and Statistical Tools for Finance, part of the Frank J. Fabozzi Series, has been created with this in mind. Designed to provide the tools needed to apply finance theory to real world financial markets, this book offers a wealth of insights and guidance in practical applications. It contains applications that are broader in scope from what is covered in a typical book on mathematical techniques. Most books focus almost exclusively on derivatives pricing, the applications in this book cover not only derivatives and asset pricing but also risk management—including credit risk management—and portfolio management. Includes an overview of the essential math and statistical skills required to succeed in quantitative finance Offers the basic mathematical concepts that apply to the field of quantitative finance, from sets and distances to functions and variables The book also includes information on calculus, matrix algebra, differential equations, stochastic integrals, and much more Written by Sergio Focardi, one of the world's leading authors in high-level finance Drawing on the author's perspectives as a practitioner and academic, each chapter of this book offers a solid foundation in the mathematical tools and techniques need to succeed in today's dynamic world of finance.