正版新书]金融专业英语(第2版) 刘铁敏 人民邮电出版社刘铁敏978

Part One Money and Economics

Chapter 1 Money 2

Learning Objectives 2

Key Topics 2

Section 1.1 What Is Money 2

1.1.1 History of Money 2

1.1.2 Meaning of Money 4

Section 1.2 Functions of Money 5

1.2.1 Medium of Exchange 5

1.2.2 Unit of Account 5

1.2.3 Store of Value 6

1.2.4 Standard of Deferred Payment 7

Section 1.3 The Forms of Money 7

1.3.1 Commodity Money 8

1.3.2 Paper Money 8

1.3.3 Checks 10

1.3.4 Electronic or Digital Money 11

Section 1.4 Measuring Money 13

1.4.1 Theoretical and Empirical Definition of Money 13

1.4.2 The Federal Reserve’s Monetary Aggregates 14

1.4.3 Money Supply 14

Section 1.5 Monetary Policy 16

Notes 17

Exercises 18

Chapter 2 Finan Markets 21

Learning Objectives 21

Key Topics 21

Section 2.1 What Is Finan Market 21

2.1.1 Definition of Finan Market 21

2.1.2 Constituents of Finan Market 22

Section 2.2 Functions of Finan Markets 23

2.2.1 Intermediary Functions 23

2.2.2 Finan Functions 24

Section 2.3 Currency (Money) Markets 24

2.3.1 Participants 25

2.3.2 Functions of the Money Market 25

2.3.3 Common Money Market Instruments 26

Section 2.4 Capital Markets 27

2.4.1 Deeply View on Capital Market 28

2.4.2 Examples of Capital Market Transactions 29

2.4.3 Raising Capitals 30

Section 2.5 Derivative Products Markets 32

2.5.1 Future Contracts 32

2.5.2 Forward Contracts 33

2.5.3 Optional Contracts 34

Notes 35

Exercises 36

Chapter 3 Politics and Economics 39

Learning Objectives 39

Key Topics 39

Section 3.1 Macroeconomics & Politics 39

3.1.1 Games Between Policy Makers and Voters 40

3.1.2 Games Between Policy Makers 42

Section 3.2 An General Perspective on the Political Economy of Big Change 43

3.2.1 The So-Political Context and Co-Evolution 43

3.2.2 Embeddedness 44

3.2.3 The Dilemma of Knowledge as a Product and a Resource 44

3.2.4 The Global Perspective on the Evolution 44

3.2.5 Evolutionary So-Economic Intricacy 45

3.2.6 The Initiation of Self Re-Enforcing Growth 46

Section 3.3 Explosive Changes of Evolution and Communitarian Collective Ownership 46

3.3.1 The Fall-Variety Constraining Order 47

3.3.2 Self Organization and Economics 47

3.3.3 Communitarian Collective Ownership and Strategic Networks 48

Notes 50

Exercises 51

Part Two Banking Industry in China

Chapter 4 Central Bank—PBC 55

Learning Objectives 55

Key Topics 55

Section 4.1 The Reform of PBC 55

4.1.1 Definition of Central Bank 56

4.1.2 Transformation of PBC 56

4.1.3 Reform the Current Finan Structure 57

Section 4.2 The Functions of PBC 59

4.2.1 The Reason for Transformation 59

4.2.2 The Biggest Change of the Functions of PBC 60

4.2.3 The Main Functions of PBC 61

Section 4.3 The Instruments of Central Bank 64

4.3.1 Open Market Operation 65

4.3.2 Reserve Requirements 67

4.3.3 Rediscount 69

Notes 69

Exercises 70

Chapter 5 Commer Banks 73

Learning Objectives 73

Key Topics 73

Section 5.1 Introduction 73

Section 5.2 What Is a Bank 75

5.2.1 Definition and Development of a Commer Bank 75

5.2.2 How a Commer Bank Makes and Creates Money 76

5.2.3 The Role of the Banking Sector in China 77

5.2.4 Vigorous Development of the Banking Sector 78

5.2.5 Increased Openness of the Banking Sector 79

Section 5.3 Intermediary Services 79

5.3.1 Settlement-payments and Funds Transfer 80

5.3.2 Plastic Money 80

5.3.3 International Settlement 82

Section 5.4 Loans 82

5.4.1 Definition and Categories of Loans 82

5.4.2 The Credit Process 83

5.4.3 Post-disbursement Management 85

5.4.4 Compound Interest vs. Simple Interest 87

Section 5.5 Banking on the Internet 87

5.5.1 Backgrounds 87

5.5.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Banking 88

5.5.3 The Future Prospects of Online Banking 89

Notes 90

Exercises 91

Chapter 6 Supervision of Banking 93

Learning Objectives 93

Key Topics 93

Section 6.1 Importance and Objectives of Banking Supervision 93

6.1.1 The Role of Banks and Importance of Banking Supervision 93

6.1.2 Objectives of Banking Supervision 94

6.1.3 Preconditions for Effective Banking Supervision 95

Section 6.2 Licensing Process 96

6.2.1 Phases of the Process 96

6.2.2 Factors Evaluated by the Chartering Authorities 96

6.2.3 Basel Committee’s Requirements on Bank Licensing 97

Section 6.3 Arrangements for Ongoing Banking Supervision 97

6.3.1 Risks in Banking 97

6.3.2 Key Prudential Issues 99

6.3.3 Off-site Surveillance 104

6.3.4 On-site Examinations 104

Section 6.4 Dealing with Weak Banks 105

6.4.1 Symptoms and Cause of Bank Problems 105

6.4.2 Principles for Dealing with Weak Banks 106

6.4.3 Corrective Actions 106

6.4.4 Resolution Issues and Exit 107

6.4.5 Closure of the Bank： Depositor Pay-off 108

Notes 109

Exercises 110

Part Three Finan Instruments and Foreign Exchange

Chapter 7 Securities 114

Learning Objectives 114

Key Topics 114

Section 7.1 Stock 114

7.1.1 History 115

7.1.2 Shares 115

7.1.3 Types of Stock 116

7.1.4 Shareholder 116

7.1.5 Stock Market 117

7.1.6 Stock Trade 119

7.1.7 Stock Index 120

7.1.8 Stock Derivatives 121

7.1.9 Stock Price Determination and Fluctuations 121

Section 7.2 Bond 122

7.2.1 Issuance of Bond 123

7.2.2 Main Features of Bond 124

7.2.3 The Kinds of Bond 125

7.2.4 Bond Market 126

7.2.5 Bond Market Participants 127

7.2.6 Investing Risk in Bonds 128

Section 7.3 Fund 129

7.3.1 What Is Fund 129

7.3.2 Fund Constitution 129

7.3.3 Unit or Share Class 131

7.3.4 Investment Aims 131

7.3.5 Types of Risk 132

7.3.6 Kinds of Fund 132

Notes 136

Exercises 137

Chapter 8 Foreign Exchange 139

Learning Objectives 139

Key Topics 139

Section 8.1 Foreign Exchange Rate 139

8.1.1 Quotations 140

8.1.2 Exchange Rate Classification 141

8.1.3 Bilateral vs. Effective Exchange Rate 142

8.1.4 Exchange Rate Regime 143

8.1.5 Factors Affecting the Changes of Exchange Rate 144

8.1.6 Fluctuations in Exchange Rates 145

Section 8.2 Foreign Exchange Market 146

8.2.1 Market Participants 147

8.2.2 Characteristics 149

8.2.3 Determinants of Exchange Rates 149

8.2.4 Forex Signals 150

Section 8.3 Foreign Exchange Operation 151

8.3.1 Spot or Foreign Exchange Spot 151

8.3.2 Forward 151

8.3.3 Swap 151

8.3.4 Futures or Currency Futures 153

8.3.5 Option or Foreign Exchange Option 154

Section 8.4 Foreign Exchange Exposure 155

8.4.1 Types of Exposure 156

8.4.2 Measurement at Risk 157

8.4.3 Management at Risk 158

Notes 159

Exercises 160

Chapter 9 Futures & Options 161

Learning Objectives 161

Key Topics 161

Section 9.1 Futures Trading 161

9.1.1 What Is Futures 161

9.1.2 Margins 162

9.1.3 Settlement-physical vs. Cash-settled Futures 163

9.1.4 Futures Traders 164

Section 9.2 Futures Exchange 165

9.2.1 History of Futures Exchanges 166

9.2.2 Clearing and Settlement 166

9.2.3 Central Counterparty 167

9.2.4 Mark-to-Market 167

9.2.5 Finan Futures 168

Section 9.3 Options 170

9.3.1 Contract Specifications 170

9.3.2 Types 170

9.3.3 Option Styles 172

9.3.4 Trading 172

Notes 173

Exercises 173

Part Four Insurance

Chapter 10 To Understand Insurance 176

Learning Objectives 176

Key Topics 176

Section 10.1 What Is Insurance 176

10.1.1 Modern Insurance 177

10.1.2 Societal Effects 177

Section 10.2 Insurance Policy 178

10.2.1 General Features 178

10.2.2 Parts of an Insurance Contract 179

10.2.3 Industry Standard Forms 180

Section 10.3 Most Important Principles of Insurance 180

Section 10.4 Insurance Market 183

10.4.1 Insurance Companies 183

10.4.2 Reinsurance Companies 184

10.4.3 Insurance Intermediaries 184

Section 10.5 Insurance Business 185

10.5.1 Product Development 185

10.5.2 Distribution Channels 186

10.5.3 Underwriting 187

10.5.4 Loss Settlement 188

10.5.5 Reserve 189

10.5.6 Investment 190

Notes 190

Exercises 192

Chapter 11 Types of Insurance 194

Learning Objectives 194

Key Topics 194

Section 11.1 Personal Insurance 194

11.1.1 What Is Life Insurance 194

11.1.2 Health Insurance 196

11.1.3 Accident Insurance 197

Section 11.2 Property Insurance 198

11.2.1 History 198

11.2.2 Types of Coverage 199

11.2.3 Specific Types 199

11.2.4 US Property Insurance Claims 200

Section 11.3 Liability Insurance 201

11.3.1 What Is Liability Insurance 201

11.3.2 Types of Liability Insurance 202

11.3.3 Insurable Risks 203

Section 11.4 Reinsurance 203

11.4.1 Definition 203

11.4.2 Methods of Reinsuring 204

11.4.3 Forms of Reinsurance 204

Notes 206

Exercises 207

Part Five Banking Letters

Chapter 12 The Exercise of Banking Letters 210

Learning Objectives 210

Key Topics 210

Section 12.1 What Is a Banking Letter？ 210

Section 12.2 Basic Principles of Banking Letter Writing 212

Section 12.3 The Format of Banking Letter 214

12.3.1 Standard Parts 214

12.3.2 Optional Parts 217

12.3.3 Letter Style 219

12.3.4 Envelope Addressing 222

Section 12.4 Main Types of Banking Letters 224

12.4.1 Letters Concerning Banks Relationship 224

12.4.2 Letters Concerning Bank Accounts and Bank Accounting 226

12.4.3 Letters Concerning Banking Business 227

Notes 229

Exercises 230

主要参考文献 233

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刘铁敏，辽宁石油化工大学经济管理学院，教授，硕士研究生导师。主要研究领域涉及投融资管理及财务评价分析、项目管理、宏观经济分析等，主讲微观经济学、宏观经济学、靠前结算、靠前金融、证券投资学、中级经济学等。

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