Explore the core principles of finance and mathematics with Introduction to Financial Mathematics, 2nd Edition. This comprehensive textbook, ideal for students and professionals in actuarial science and financial engineering, offers a dual-path study approach. It covers essential topics in the theory of interest and the probabilistic background crucial for portfolio optimization and derivative valuation. Chapters 1 and 2 are specifically designed to aid preparation for the Financial Mathematics (FM) actuarial exam. This edition enhances clarity and efficiency, featuring a unique discrete probability chapter, expanded market portfolio and Capital Market Theory coverage, and revised practical stock transaction details. Suitable for those with a multivariable calculus prerequisite, it provides accessible insights into complex financial concepts. The text, available digitally with Mathematica notebooks, stands alone in its print form.