It is a textbook for management students and a reference for practicing managers. In this revised edition, all the chapters have been updated. New chapters on global strategic alliances, international taxation, international project management and currency crises have been added. The approach has been to blend theory with practical aspects of decision-making. Latest policy changes in the Indian scenario have been included. Salient features of the book are:

• Learning objectives, keypoints and glossary are provided for each chapter
• Illustrative examples and solved problems will improve the learners’ orientation for numerical work
• Self-assessment questions of different types like MCQs, fill in the blanks and descriptive answers
• Interesting case studies that will sharpen analytical skills

Dr Shailaja is Associate Professor with Osmania University. She has over 20 years’ experience in teaching management courses.

1. Introduction to International Finance
   Globalization and MNCs, Significance of International Finance, Types of international Transactions, Risks, Scope
2. Financial Markets
   Functions of a financial system, Financial instruments, Systemic risk
3. Foreign Exchange Market
   Important terms in foreign exchange market, Currency devaluation and Revaluation, Currency depreciation and appreciation, Effects of volatility of
   exchange rates, Indian foreign exchange market, Reforms
4. Foreign Exchange Quotes
   Foreign exchange quote, Types of foreign exchange rates, Triangular arbitrage
5. Currency Derivatives
   Forward contract, Futures contract, Payoff profiles in a futures contract, Options contract, Swap contract
6. Eurocurrency Market
   Eurocurrency deposits and loans, Eurocurrency market versus the foreign exchange Market, Regulation of Eurocurrency market, International financial centres
7. Sources of Finance
   Cost of components of capital, Sources of finance, External Commercial Borrowings
8. International Financing Agencies
   International Monetary Fund, Performance of the IMF, The World Bank
9. Theories of Exchange Rates
   The Fisher equation, Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) theory, Interest rate parity (IRP) theory, Unbiased forward rate (UFR) theory, Comparison of the fundamental
   parity conditions
10. Currency Convertibility
    Foreign portfolio investment, Foreign direct investment, Composition of cross-border flows in emerging markets, Currency convertibility, Convertibility in India
11. Evolution of the International Financial System
    How are exchange rates determined, The international monetary system, Drawbacks of BWA
12. Balance of Payments
    Features of BOP, Components of BOP, India’s BOP
13. Types of Foreign Exchange Exposure
    Definitions, Translation of financial statements, Accounting Standard in India, Translation methods in the USA
14. Hedging Currency Risk
    Costs of hedging, Types of hedges, Hedges for cash management
15. Capital Budgeting for Overseas Investment
    Evaluation of capital budgeting proposals, Special features of overseas capital budgeting Proposal, Comparison of NPV and APV
16. Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions
    Mergers and Acquisitions, Foreign Direct Investment, FDI policy in India
17. International Portfolio Investment
    International Diversification, Hedging portfolio risk
18. Documentation in International Trade
    India’s export-import policy, Risks in international trade, Terms in international trade
19. Financing of International Trade
    Financial assistance, Forfaiting, Exim Bank
20. International Accounting
    Accounting Harmonization, Harmonization efforts in India, Other countries
21. Transfer Pricing
    Effect of Transfer Pricing on tax liability, TP methods
22. Multinational Tax Planning
    Features of tax regimes, Types of taxes, Methods of taxation, Comparison of LLP and other organizational forms
23. International Banking
    Global banking system, Money laundering
24. Multinational Corporations and Corporate Governance
    Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility
25. Financial Crises
    Causes, Global financial crisis