Mark Joshi – C++ Design Patterns and Derivative Pricing (2nd edition)

Mark Joshi – C++ Design Patterns and Derivative Pricing (2nd edition)

Design patterns are the cutting-edge paradigm for programming in C++, and they are here discussed in depth using examples from financial mathematics. Assuming only a basic knowledge of C++ and mathematical finance, the reader learns how to produce well-designed, structured, reusable code via carefully-chosen examples. This new edition includes several new chapters covering topics of increasing robustness in the presence of exceptions, designing a generic factory, interfacing C++ with EXCEL, and improving code design using the idea of decoupling. Complete ANSI/ISO compatible C++ source code is hosted on an accompanying website for the reader to study in detail, and reuse as they see fit. Whether you are a student of financial mathematics, a working quantitative analyst or financial mathematician, you need this book. Offering practical steps for implementing pricing models for complex financial products, it will transform your understanding of how to use C++. Mark Joshi – C++ Design Patterns and Derivative Pricing (2nd edition)

BIOGRAPHY

Mark Joshi obtained a B.A. in mathematics (top of year) from the University of Oxford in 1990, and a Ph.D. in pure mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994. He was an assistant lecturer in the department of pure mathematics and mathematical statistics at Cambridge University from 1994 to 1999. Following which he worked for the Royal Bank of Scotland from 1999 to 2005 as a quantitative analyst at a variety of levels, finishing as the Head of Quantitative Research for Group Risk Management. He joined the Centre for Actuarial Studies at the University of Melbourne in November 2005. He is a professor there.

His latest book “More mathematical finance” was published in September 2011.

REVIEW

‘This is a short book, but an elegant one. It would serve as an excellent course text for a course on the practical aspects of mathematical finance.’ International Statistical Institute

‘This book is thought-provoking and rewarding. Even for the less experienced programmer, the presentation is readily accessible, and the coded examples can be directly used to solve real-life problems.’ Journal of the American Statistics Association Mark Joshi – C++ Design Patterns and Derivative Pricing (2nd edition)

‘This book, although it is quite short, does cover a significant amount of material and does deal with some fairly advanced topics that are important to practitioners. The real strength of the book is its clarity and conciseness.’ SIAM Review

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Using carefully-chosen examples, this book explains how to create well-designed, structured, reusable code, particularly for financial applications. New chapters explain interfacing C++ with EXCEL, designing a generic factory, and improving code design with decoupling. Complete ANSI/ISO compatible C++ source code is hosted on an accompanying web site.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mark S. Joshi is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Actuarial Studies at the University of Melbourne.