Financial Markets and Institutions, 6e offers a unique analysis of the risks faced by investors and savers interacting through financial institutions and financial markets, as well as strategies that can be adopted for controlling and managing risks. Special emphasis is put on new areas of operations in financial markets and institutions such as asset securitization, off-balance-sheet activities, and globalization of financial services. Then, resources within Connect Plus help students solve financial problems and apply what they've learned. Saunders' strong markets focus and superior pedagogy combine with a complete digital solution to help students achieve higher outcomes in the course.