The City: A Guide to London's Global Financial Centre

Synopsis of The City: A Guide to London's Global Financial Centre

«The City: A Guide to London's Global Financial Centre» is Richard Roberts's financial guide in hardcover (376 pages), published by Bloomberg Press.

Explains how the City, London's financial district, works and its role as a European financial centre: wholesale markets, the Bank of England, the securities industry, shipping and commodities. Includes history, scandals that have damaged its reputation and challenges such as competition from Wall Street or the impact of technology.

Second edition of this guide, originally published in 2004. Richard Roberts is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Sussex and a specialist in markets and financial centres.

Reference work for financial sector professionals, policymakers, investors and those seeking a career in the City.