Investment Banking and Investment Opportunities in China - A Comprehensive Guide for Finance Professionals

China's economy is rapidly expanding, developing a larger consumer class and opening up new and better moneymaking opportunities. It's more important than ever that foreign investors, investment bankers, and finance professionals have a reliable guide to help them maneuver through the fast-changing Chinese economy. Investment Banking and Investment Opportunities in China is that comprehensive resource.

Due to the country's low manufacturing costs, huge and rapidly expanding consumer base, and increasingly attractive opportunities in the financial services sector, China is a magnet for business interests worldwide. But China and its culture can be difficult for Western financial professionals to fully understand. Here, Dr. Liaw provides a comprehensive analysis of Chinese investment banking and investment opportunities for the professional development of financial services practitioners.

Divided into three distinct sections, the book covers all the vital information investors and bankers need to understand in order to profit in China:

• Section One: A review of China's financial markets and business environment, including the current economy, WTO membership issues, opportunities and challenges in Chinese investment, and regulatory issues

• Section Two: A focus on investment banking in China covering privatization and market reforms, as well as the increased interest of large global banks in Chinese domestic financial firms

• Section Three: Chinese investment opportunities, including growth and value investing, as well as financial instruments for foreign investors such as ADRs and ETFs

Investment Banking and Investment Opportunities in China is an ideal professional reference for investment banking professionals or investors looking for new foreign investment opportunities.

Praise for Investment Banking & Investment Opportunities in China

"I first met Tom Liaw when my company was exploring potential opportunities in Taiwan. He clearly knew the market and proved invaluable in explaining the financial landscape and in arranging meetings with potential clients, other market participants, and senior government officials. Investment Banking and Investment Opportunities in China should prove equally valuable as we now look to further expand our activities to mainland China."
—Douglas Reinfeld-Miller, EVP, Ambac Assurance, and Chairman/CEO, Ambac Assurance UK Ltd

"There is no more important market than China today. Dr. Liaw's book provides an overview of the current situation and recommendations as to how investors can profit from China's amazing growth."
—Donald Tang, Chairman, Bear, Stearns Asia Ltd, and Vice Chairman, Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc.

"Professor Liaw's book takes you on a quick walk through the major milestones in China's economic development over the past two decades. It shows a clear understanding of the environment for doing business in China and explains hot topics in the marketplace. This book is simple, easy to read, and yet highly informative."
—Jesse Wang, Vice Chairman, China Central SAFE Investments Ltd, and Chairman, China International Capital Corporation Ltd

"Provides a clear map of China's financial system, investment banking business, and investment opportunities. It should be read by all who are interested in China."
—Mao-Wei Hung, Dean, College of Management, National Taiwan University

"Dr. Liaw's book is a comprehensive professional reference work for those of us involved in the global investment arena. I highly recommend it."
—Charles P. Menges, Jr., CFA, Principal, Business Global Wealth Management, a Unit of Alliance Bernstein LP

"China's development has a unique track, including the financial market. People who want to profit from China should have a clear view of this market. Dr. Liaw's book, explaining China's market opening and foreign participation, is the one necessary for them to read."
—Wei Xing, Director of Rules and Regulations, China Insurance Regulatory Commission