Books about the financial industry tend to be overly technical, and worst of all, dry for neophytes. But once in a while, books that are just right for people just starting out in the industry (or are thinking of doing so) do come along, and this book by Christopher Stoakes is certainly one of them.

All you need to know about the City describes the people and institutions working in one of the world’s most renowned financial districts – London – as well as what and why they do what they do. It is a book suitable for both newcomers to the industry, and industry veterans who simply want to review areas they rarely touch. It’s particularly useful for those going for interviews, meetings or networking events and need to sound informed!
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