A Short and Easy Primer on the Asset Management Industry

The Bigger Picture - Learn How the Industry Works in Practice

By: William J. Fisher

Narrated by: Carol Grace Anderson

Length: 1 hr and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

This book is different. Why? Because in short, bite-size chapters I will show you how the asset management industry works. Most other books on asset management focus on portfolio management. I will instead show you a 360-degree view of the industry, covering topics including: the industry's main asset managers, who the main types of clients are, and most importantly, how people within the money management industry look at themselves.

The book also covers the main systems used from a corporate reporting standpoint and common jargon used within the industry. Having worked in the asset management industry for many years, I will give you a view of how asset management is viewed from within the industry, not outside. I find it frustrating when books are written from "experts" who aren't even in the field. Very frequently, I find such books highly academic in their nature and not entirely reflecting how the industry operates on a day-day basis.

By listening to this book, you will come out well versed to hold a mature conversation on what matters in the asset management. Perfect, if you are preparing for an interview, or if you just want an accessible yet thorough introduction. It is also for working professionals who are already in the industry - possibly in a niche, or specialist role - who would like to get a better understanding of the bigger picture. Think of this book as a primer, a crash-course, an “essentials” book, a very short introduction to....

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A Clear and Well Written Overview

Highly recommended if you want to get a solid, broad understanding of the Asset Management Industry.

Useless

The content of the book is as useless as most of the world of asset management. This is perhaps why the author did not want to use her real name.