* All the quantitative finance topics covered are either novel, or use novel techniques to examine traditional topics
* Global focus throughout the text, with lots of international examples
* All chapters offer: chapter synopsis and objectives; boxed examples; Excel examples in practical application boxes; chapter summary; key terms; conceptual questions; numerical questions; and a research project.
* Complex theory is condensed to intuition, with appendices presenting advanced mathematical or statistical techniques
* Digital supplements include: Excel examples and code for each chapter; and chapter outlines and PowerPoint slides for instructors
