Books

Ten Reasons to Read Smart World

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:06:03 +0100

Richard Ogle has written a book about Breakthrough Creativity and the New Science of Ideas. But don't let us convince you it's worth a read. Let him.

Business Knowledge for IT in Private Wealth Management

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:05:27 +0100

As investment banks continue write-downs in the wake of the credit crunch, the balance of power in the financial services industry is shifting to the private wealth management sector.

Ex-Stringfellows Dancer Tells All

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:22:20 +0100

Forget the narcissistic "Reader, I shagged him" confessionals; this is much more interesting. Because as well as being about a stripper, it's also a great insight into the industry itself.

The Steep Approach to Garbadale

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:21:35 +0100

The cover of Iain Banks' 2007 novel, The Steep Approach to Garbadale, has one of those generic phrases of praise on it. "As good as anything Banks has ever written, if not better." But you know what? It's true.

Business Knowledge for IT in Hedge Funds

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:41:02 +0000

It is well documented that despite the recent setback due to the subprime crisis, hedge funds are becoming part of the mainstream of the financial services industry. The business model of hedge funds ensure that for the players that get their strategies right there are vast sums of money to be made; the kind of money that only a few mortals can dream of in their lifetime.

All That Booze

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:39:38 +0000

Between pints with colleagues, wine with dinner and small and big nights out a plenty, daily drinking is completely normal for many of us. But how much is too much? The authors of Beat the Booze help us navigate those 80 proof waters.

The Big Short Break

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:05:46 +0000

A coffee-table book that doubles as a super-practical guide to getting the most from your time off? Not a bad idea.

Hitting the Wall and Breaking Through

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:38:11 +0000

Is that a wall between you and the rest of your life? If so, you've got three choices: over, under or through. Author Carol Talbot talks to HITC about figuring out your best way past it, and making the most of the work required to get there.

The Loudest Sound and Nothing

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:11:26 +0000

Short stories have always been more popular in the US than on this side of the Atlantic. There is something about the punchiness of the genre and its Hemingway heritage which gives rise to rows of magazines in US stores, but which leaves anthologies tucked away at the backs of British bookshops.

Business Knowledge for IT in Retail Banking

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:28:51 +0000

Once the ugly duckling of the financial services industry, retail bankings image is undergoing a makeover. These days retail banking is increasingly resembling investment banking and is now positioned to attract the highest calibre of not only banking professionals, but IT professionals as well.

Plight Of The Fortune Tellers

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 09:51:49 +0100

With the dominance of high mathematics in the world of investment banking, it seems that computer models have become the 'fortune tellers' of the financial world.

Business Knowledge for IT in Investment Management

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:41:46 +0100

As the book cover states: "A revolution is a foot in the IT industry; there is no denying the fact. IT professionals that are forward-thinking are embracing this revolution; they realise that business knowledge is the lifeblood of a successful and fulfilling career in IT."

Steeling Away

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:20:10 +0100

Danielle Steel has written more than 70 books since 1973, sold 560 million copies of them, and spent more than 400 consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. But the real surprise isn't on her pages.

James Buckley's City

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:55:42 +0100

James Buckley is a European Fund Manager at Barings. He went to business school, saw some crazy things (unchecked ambition, unbridled lust, etc.) and decided to write a book (loosely) based on his experiences.

Nul Points Scores 9

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:56:57 +0100

Anyone remember how many points Great Britain flag bearers Scootch landed in this year's Eurovision Song Contest? ABBA they weren't.

Watching the English

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:16:03 +0100

Watching the English isn't the newest release out there, but it's a worthwhile - and fun - read for anyone not native to this land (or anyone interested in learning about their quirky national traits).

The Pornographer of Vienna

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:08:36 +0100

A story about artist Egon Schiele's genius and inevitable fall from grace makes this book one of the summers most interesting reads.

Ethicability / How to do what's RIGHT

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:05:29 +0100

While you may not want copies of Roger Steare's Ethicability and new companion booklet How to do what's RIGHT right on your capital markets desk, keeping both on a discreet shelf is a good thing.

Dangerous Books

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:42:31 +0100

Before we get carried away with trashy summer paperbacks, here are some quality choices for those in the mood for danger, thrills, gossip and chaos.

Business Knowledge For IT In Investment Banking

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:11:39 +0000

IT professionals need business knowledge in today's fast-paced financial landscape to deploy and maintain business-critical systems. This book gives the IT professional an insight into the business world of investment banking.