Man of the Futures: The Story of Leo Melamed and the Birth of Modern Finance

Leo Melamed, the founder of financial futures and initiator of Globex, revolutionized the finance industry by embracing innovative ideas and fighting for modernisation. His autobiography, Man of the Futures, recounts his journey from Holocaust survivor to prominent leader, detailing his struggles, scandals, and triumphs. It also explores his philanthropic work at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and his dealings with political figures.

\n Format: Hardback
\n \n Publication date: 27 April 2021
\n Publisher: Harriman House Publishing
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Leo Melamed, the visionary founder of financial futures and initiator of Globex, the world's first global electronic trading system, has revolutionized the finance industry. His definitive memoir, Man of the Futures, recounts his remarkable journey from a Holocaust survivor and accidental runner at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) to one of the most prominent leaders in the world of finance. At the age of 33, Melamed made a bold decision to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time pit-trader at the CME, where he quickly ascended the ranks to become chairman.

Driven by a relentless desire to disrupt the status quo and transform both the exchange and the broader finance industry, Melamed embraced innovative ideas that many considered absurd. He was a pioneer, tirelessly fighting for modernisation in the financial markets through diversification and the introduction of new technologies.

Man of the Futures delves into the internal battles waged within the CME, the launch of the International Monetary Market (IMM), and the rise of Globex, providing a captivating account of Melamed's life and career. It also explores his philanthropic work at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and his fascinating dealings with political figures at home in Chicago, at the White House, and around the world in China, Japan, Singapore, Great Britain, Russia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Through exclusive access to the rationale behind some of the biggest financial decisions and dealings in the late 20th and early 21st century, Man of the Futures offers a fascinating and revealing story of a life lived in pursuit of the future. Join Leo Melamed on this captivating journey as he shares his insights, experiences, and lessons learned, providing a valuable perspective on the world of finance and beyond.

\n Weight: 798g\n
Dimension: 166 x 244 x 34 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780857197481\n \n