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Pbk. Contents 1 Introduction 2 Starting with jQTouch 3 Understanding Navigation 4 Understanding Client- and Server-Side Databases 5 AJAX 6 Assembling the Store 7 Maintaining the Cart Appendices IndexIf you?ve ever wanted to learn how to develop web applications for mobile devices Beginning Web Development for Smart phones is for you This book will lead you through all the code necessary for a sample bookstore application using PHP MySQL and jQTouchThe book covers Building applications with jQTouch Change themes adding panels displaying titles automatically highlighting information Getting user?s information through forms Applying validity checks to input fields Understanding navigation via panel and toolbar buttons  Introduction to PHP programming AJAX technology and MySQL commands Accessing MySQL from PHP Understanding client- and server-side databases Creating client-side database tables Inserting fetching and updating rows in server- and client-side databases Querying server-side database tables Understanding session management local Storage and session Storage 252 pp.

Pbk. Contents Preface Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Overview of Hedge Funds 2 The Business Environment 3 Types of Hedge Funds Strategies 4 Types of Hedge Fund Investors 5 Trends in the Hedge Fund Industry 6 How a Hedge Fund Business is Built 7 Operational Procedures 8 Derivatives and Hedge Funds 9 Common Systems Used in the Hedge Fund Industry 10 IT projects in Hedge Funds 11 Common Terminology Used in Hedge Funds 12 The Future Conclusion Appendix Bibliography IndexIT jobs in the mysterious world of hedge funds are the perhaps the highest paying jobs for IT professionals and packages are set to increase as hedge funds become more mainstream A career in Hedge fund IT provides one of the best opportunities to work with the brightest and best in the financial services industry Business Knowledge for IT in Hedge Funds provides a platform that helps to make this happen The 12 chapters in this book cover the following topics an overview of the Hedge Fund Industry; recent trends in Hedge Funds ; the business environment in Hedge Funds; major players in the Hedge Funds industry; the common systems used in Hedge Funds; and the future of IT and business in Hedge Funds Latest innovations in business and IT in the Hedge Fund industry discussed in the book include Popularity of Energy and Environmental Hedge Funds Hedge Funds Trading in Weather Derivatives 13030 Strategies in Hedge Funds Continued Evolution of Fund Administration High Performance Computing Storage Area Networks Algorithmic Trading and more 280 pp.

Pbk. Contents 1 Getting Started 2 Data Types and Variables 3 Control Flow Constructs4 Classes and Objects 5 Arrays 6 Object Properties and Methods 7 Generics 8 Exception Handling 9 Delegates and EventsThis book is designed as a primary text and reference book for a C course Previous programming experience in a high-level language is helpful but not necessary Since the book is self-contained and usable for reference as well as regular teaching-learning it makes an excellent companion text for a course in C as well as other courses using C as programming platform eg Data Structures Due to its ample collection of programs exercises and emphasis on practical problems the book will also appeal to readers who are learning C on their own The contents of the book are organized in a modular fashion Each chapter is a self-sufficient unit having minimal dependency on the other chapters So a reader may follow a linear approach from start to end or may jump to appropriate chapters as and when required Each chapter is followed by Frequently Asked Questions FAQs based upon the chapter contents to enforce the understanding Programming examples are provided to almost each and every concept under consideration Starting from the fundamental concepts in C 40 and Net Framework 40 this book spans the entire width of the domain with appropriate programming examples The Topics Covered in the Book Object Oriented Programming Paradigm Net Philosophy Net 40 Framework C 40 Language Command Line Processing Data Types Operators Control Flow Constructs Enumerators Logical Operations Classes and Objects Different Types of Arrays Net Framework Support for Arrays Object Properties Object Methods Nesting of Class Inheritance Polymorphism Generics Constraints Exception Handling Delegates Events Reflection LINQ Query Expression 624 pp.

Pbk. Contents Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Overview of Investment Management2 Types of Funds in Investment Management 3 The Business Environment in Investment Management 4 Trends in Investment Management 5 Overview of Portfolio Management and Administration 6 Overview of Portfolio Management and Administration 7 Derivatives Operations in the Investment Management Industry 8 Systems used in Investment Management 9 IT Project Types 10 Commonly Used Terms in Investment Management 11 Methodologies Skills and Tools 12 The Future  A revolution is a foot in the IT industry; there is no denying the fact IT professionals that are forward-thinking are embracing this revolution; they realise that business knowledge is the lifeblood of a successful and fulfilling career in IT Against this backdrop Essvale Corporation Limited presents Business Knowledge for IT in Investment Management designed to deliver the required business knowledge to discerning IT professionals in the Investment Management industry 188 pp.

Pbk. Contents Preface Acknowledgements 1 Overview of Private Wealth Management 2 The Clients 3 Business Environment 4 Products and Services in PWM 5 Distribution Channels and Service Delivery 6 Trends in PWM Industry 7 Portfolio Construction 8 Regulatory and Tax Issues 9 Common Systems Used in the PWM Industry 10 IT projects in PWM 11 Common Terminology Used in PWM 12 The Future Conclusion Appendix BibliographyThe fastest growing sector of the financial services industry requires professionals from the fastest growing industry in history There are reports of a shortage of private bankers and wealth managers across the globe and consequently a shortage of business-aligned IT professionals that support the business Private banks and wealth management firms are stocking up on IT staff - and theyre less fussy Business Knowledge for IT in Private Wealth Management is packed with information that will ensure that IT professionals become as knowledgeable about the business of private wealth management as their business counterparts The information contained therein includes overview of private wealth management including discussions of boutique PWMs and family offices; recent trends in the private management industry; portfolio construction; and regulatory and tax issues and the systems used in private wealth management firms and family offices Contributors to this book include Chris Skinner Chairman of The Financial Services Club and Chief Executive of Balatro International Private Banking Systems Odyssey Thomson Pyxis Mobile Taylor Young Investments Oracle Fin Objects Pulse Software and more Business Knowledge for IT in Private Wealth Management is an invaluable handbook for professionals working in private wealth management and crossovers It is targeted at IT professionals such as Project Managers; Application Developers; Development Managers; Test Managers; Business Analysts; Data Analysts; Systems Analysts; Test Analysts; Support Analysts; Database Administrators; and HR staff responsible for IT recruitment This book is concise ensuring that readers dont get distracted by superfluous information 288 pp.

Contents Preface 1 Overview of Global Retail Banking 2 Retail Banking Products 3 Business Environment 4 Retail Banking Around the World 5 Trends in Global Retail Banking 6 SOA in Global Retail Banking 7 Lending and Credit Risk 8 Payments in Retail Banking 9 Systems Used in Global Retail Banking 10 IT Projects 11 The Future Appendices Bibliography IndexThis is the publication in the Global variant of the Business Knowledge of IT series that address the knowledge gap between IT and business across industry sectors in the global market place There are other exciting titles in the series that cover industries such as insurance telecommunications and trading The eleven chapters in this book discuss the overview of retail banking the global business environment in which retail banks operate different payment methods in retail banking including mobile payments trends in the global industry such as social banking Also discussed are IT projects in global retail banking and the future of the industry from both an IT and a business perspective 208 pp.

Contents Foreword Acknowledgments 1 Social Security - An Overview 2 Social Security and Life Insurance 3 Social Security and Life Insurance - Historical and Legal Perspectives 4 Social Security and Life Insurance - A Relationship 5 Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority IRDA and Globalization of Life Insurance 6 Social Security and Life Insurance - Policyholders and Dispute Settlement Mechanism 7 Social Security and Corporate Social Responsibility 8 Conclusion and Suggestions Bibliography AnnexuresLife insurance provides replacement of income to the beneficiaries in case of death of the life assured and accumulation of savings to the policyholderlife assured The legal system in India has given life insurance policies a character beyond the simple objective of risk cover and savings; it has made life insurance policies an instrument of social security and welfare for the familiesThis unique and comprehensive book provides insights into the present system of life insurance in India and brings forth the legal bases of the insurance aspects of social security in the country It throws a flood of light on how the institution of life insurance carries various social security measures for the well being of the society and in particular different communities in accordance with the preambular message of the Indian ConstitutionThis book will be of immense use and value to the students of life insurance life insurance functionaries and professionals financial sector professionals academicians in the universities and educational institutions teaching insurance practitioners in financial planning lawyers and trainers in insurance The book will be a useful addition to the libraries of law colleges advocates courts and consumer organizations 460 pp.

Pbk. Contents 1 RDBMS Overview 2 Relational Fundas 3 Oracle SQL Basics 4 Select Queries 5 Oracle Functions-I 6 Oracle Functions-II 7 Oracle Functions-III 8 DML Data Manipulation Language 9 DDL Data Definition Language 10 PLSQL 11 SQL Plus 12 Oracle Supplied Packages 13 Oracle System and Administration 14 Oracle Special Features 15 Performance Enhancement and Management 16 Oracle Best Practices 17    Sample Code and Utilities Appendix What they say about Computing IndexComprehensive Covers practically all of SQL PLSQL and SQL Plus; and it covers System Administration in adequate detailOracle Best Practices Comprehensively covers best practices in Naming Conventions Database Design SQL PLSQL Audit and Logging and Performance EnhancementFoundation for Designing a Robust High-Performance Database Relational Database Fundamentals and NormalizationBrevity with Clarity Examples Extensive Illustrative ExamplesUseful Code The Book is full of useful code There is additionally a separate section on Sample Code and UtilitiesMeant for While the Book is meant for professionals the beginners would also find it very useful as it deals with all the fundamentals too It is meant for the developers the designers and the architects; and also the system administrators The Book would be very useful and effective for training purpose 782 pp.