A groundbreaking exploration of the critical ethical issues in financial theory and practice

Compiled by volume editor John Boatright, "Finance Ethics" consists of contributions from scholars from many different finance disciplines.

It covers key issues in financial markets, financial services, financial management, and finance theory, and includes chapters on market regulation, due diligence, reputational risk, insider trading, derivative contracts, hedge funds, mutual and pension funds, insurance, socially responsible investing, microfinance, earnings management, risk management, bankruptcy, executive compensation, hostile takeovers, and boards of directors.Special attention is given to fairness in markets and the delivery of financial services, and to the duties of fiduciaries and agentsRigorous analysis of the topics covered provides essential information and practical guidance for practitioners in finance as well as for students and academics with an interest in finance ethics

"Ethics in Finance" skillfully explains the need for ethics in the personal conduct of finance professionals and the operation of financial markets and institutions.

The third edition of Ethics in Finance presents an authoritative and wide-ranging examination of the major ethical issues in finance. This new edition has been expanded and thoroughly updated with extensive coverage of the recent financial crisis and the very latest developments within the financial world. * Substantially updated new edition with nearly 40% new material, including sections on credit cards, mortgage lending, microfinance, risk management, derivatives, and securitization * Includes coverage and references to the recent financial crisis and the very latest developments within the financial world * Focuses on the practical issues that confront finance professionals, policy makers, and consumers of financial services * Cites examples of the scandals that have shaken public confidence in Wall Street and world financial markets * Includes numerous examples throughout to illustrate the concepts and issues described within the text