"Damystifies the financial services industry in an easy to understand and engaging way." Association of Investment Trust Companies<BR><BR>"This book is the place to start for anyone who wants an all-in-one introduction to one of the world's greatest financial centres." Business Voice, the magazine of the CBI<BR><BR>"Too often, the institutions and markets that make up the City of London are viewed in isolation rather than as connected parts of a bigger entity. In this accessible introduction, Alexander Davidson offers a practical insight into how it all fits together." Bloomberg Money<BR><BR>"Alexander Davidson has provided a timely, concise review of the 21st-century Square Mile. All our financial futures rely to a greater and lesser extent on the fortunes of the `City'---anyone making their own financial plans should read this book." Moneyextra.com<BR><BR>The City of London has more of an impact on our jobs, our money and our lives than most people realise. How the City Really Works explains exactly what is going on. The book presents a precise and candid picture of the City's mechanisms and institutions, and how they relate to those in other global financial centres.<BR><BR>This revised and updated third edition covers latest business practice, regulation, corporate governance, ethics and all other important issues. It includes exciting new chapters on the shipping industry, Iceland and Islamic finance, and scrutinises the City's relations with Europe and the United States.<BR><BR>The book presents the key roles within the City, from stockbrokers and foreign exchange dealers to accountants and Lloyd's underwriters, and explains how these professions work together across sectors.<BR><BR>Informative and entertaining, this is the leading guide to how London's financial markets operate and how investors can use them to make money.