The book is divided into three sections plus detailed appendices and
glossary and accompanying CD-ROM. The first section provides a
description of the investment management process providing a context for
quantitative techniques. Section 2 addresses different quantitative
techniques as applied to investment management. Each chapter explains
the techniques, the theoretical basis, the use of derivatives and other
technology, implementation and management and the role of the custodian.
Section 3 brings together issues such as currency management,
performance measurement and appraisal and performance analysis. The
accompanying CD-ROM contains spreadsheets in EXCEL giving examples used
in the body of the text. Each example is cross-referenced for easy
access.