Contemporary Trends and Challenges in Finance

Contemporary Trends and Challenges in Finance
Author: Krzysztof Jajuga
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2017-04-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319548859

This book contains a selection of the contributions presented at the conference. The articles reflect the extent, diversity and richness of research areas in the field, both fundamental and applied finance. The target audience of these proceedings includes researchers at universities and research and policy institutions, graduate students and practitioners in economics, finance and international economics in private or government institutions.

Emerging Trends in Banking and Finance

Emerging Trends in Banking and Finance
Author: Nesrin Ozatac
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2018-10-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030017842

This volume presents current developments in the fields of banking and finance from an international perspective. Featuring contributions from the 3rd International Conference on Banking and Finance Perspectives (ICBFP), this volume serves as a valuable forum for discussing current issues and trends in the banking and financial sectors, especially in light of the global economic challenges triggered by financial institutions. Using the latest theoretical models, new perspectives are brought to topics such as e-finance and e-banking, Islamic banking, capital flight, bank efficiency, risk assessment, bankruptcy, investment diversification, and insider trading. Offering an opportunity to explore the challenges of a rapidly changing industry, this volume will be of interest to academics, policy makers, and scholars in the fields of banking, insurance, and finance.

New Trends in Finance and Accounting

New Trends in Finance and Accounting
Author: David Procházka
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 823
Release: 2016-12-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319495593

This book presents the most current trends in the field of finance and accounting from an international perspective. Featuring contributions presented at the 17th Annual Conference on Finance and Accounting at the University of Economics in Prague, this title provides a mix of research methods used to uncover the hidden consequences of accounting convergence in the private (IFRS) and public sectors (IPSAS). Topics covered include international taxation (from both the micro- and macroeconomic level), international investment, monetary economics, risk management, management accounting, auditing, investment capital, corporate finance and banking, among others. The global business environment shapes the international financial flows of finance and the demand for international harmonization of accounting. As such, the field of global finance and accounting has encountered some new challenges. For example, policy-makers and regulators are forced to restructure their tools to tackle with new features of trading at global capital markets and international investment. This book complements this global view of development with country-specific studies, focusing on emerging and transitioning economies, which are affected indirectly and in unforeseen ways. The combination of global perspective and local specifics makes this volume attractive and useful to academics, researchers, regulators and policy-makers in the field of finance and accounting.

Contemporary Trends & Challenges In Commerce

Contemporary Trends & Challenges In Commerce
Author: Dr. Seema Mahlawat
Publisher: Highlyy Publishing LLP
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2023-05-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9395522313

"Contemporary Trends and Challenges in Commerce" is an edited book that comprises research papers from experts in the field of commerce. The book is organized into six tracks, each of which focuses on a specific area of commerce: Finance and Accounts, Sales and Marketing, Trade and Economics, Human Resources, General Management, and Startups and Entrepreneurship. In the Finance and Accounts track, the authors explore various financial instruments, techniques, and practices that are relevant to contemporary commerce. The Sales and Marketing track delves into the intricacies of modern sales and marketing practices. The papers cover topics such as customer behavior, market research, branding, advertising, and social media marketing. In the Human Resources track, the authors delve into the management of human capital in contemporary commerce. They explore various HR practices, such as recruitment, selection, training, performance management, and compensation. The papers also discuss contemporary issues in HR management, such as diversity, inclusion, and workplace culture. The General Management track covers a broad range of topics relevant to general management, such as strategic planning, decision-making, leadership, and organizational behavior. The Trade and Economics track focuses on the broader economic context in which commerce operates. The authors analyze trends and challenges in international trade, globalization, economic policies, and regulations that impact businesses' operations. They also explore the role of technology in shaping trade and economic activity. Finally, in the Startups and Entrepreneurship track, the authors explore the challenges and opportunities that startups and entrepreneurs face in contemporary commerce. The papers cover topics such as innovation, business models, financing, and growth strategies. The authors provide insights into effective practices for starting and scaling successful businesses. Overall, "Contemporary Trends and Challenges in Commerce" provides a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and challenges in contemporary commerce. It is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the field of commerce.

Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Finance

Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Finance
Author: Mario La Torre
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030651339

This book sheds light on current issues in sustainable finance through an in-depth analysis and discussion of relevant sustainable products and sustainable initiatives of several financial institutions. This edited collection critically presents and discusses several relevant theoretical issues, case studies of innovative financial products and sustainable institutions, as well as empirically investigates issues related to both financial and social performance. The book focuses on several innovative products across the sustainable finance ecosystem, including social impact bonds, crowdfunding and green bonds. Similarly, the book spotlights the sustainable investment strategies of institutions ranging from family foundations to asset managers.

Powering the Digital Economy: Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Finance

Powering the Digital Economy: Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Finance
Author: El Bachir Boukherouaa
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2021-10-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1589063953

This paper discusses the impact of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the financial sector. It highlights the benefits these technologies bring in terms of financial deepening and efficiency, while raising concerns about its potential in widening the digital divide between advanced and developing economies. The paper advances the discussion on the impact of this technology by distilling and categorizing the unique risks that it could pose to the integrity and stability of the financial system, policy challenges, and potential regulatory approaches. The evolving nature of this technology and its application in finance means that the full extent of its strengths and weaknesses is yet to be fully understood. Given the risk of unexpected pitfalls, countries will need to strengthen prudential oversight.

Contemporary Issues in Finance

Contemporary Issues in Finance
Author: Simon Grima
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2016-11-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1786359065

Including studies on different topical issues in finance by the participants of the 8th international scientific conference “New Challenges of Economic and Business Development – 2016” this new work contains research from various European countries, specifically Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, and Poland.

The Financial Landscape of Emerging Economies

The Financial Landscape of Emerging Economies
Author: Aswini Kumar Mishra
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2020-11-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030600084

This volume presents current developments in the field of finance from an emerging markets perspective. Featuring most of the contributions presented at the second International Conference on Economics and Finance (ICEF-2020), Goa, India, this volume serves as a valuable forum for discussing financial performance and well-being, economic policy uncertainty, efficiency of commodity markets and various recent trends in the banking and financial sector. It provides an analysis of the current state of the financial sector and proposes solutions to challenging topics including bankruptcy, audit quality and liquidity crises. Popular topics such as cryptocurrency, stock market volatility and board governance are also covered.

Innovative Strategies for Implementing FinTech in Banking

Innovative Strategies for Implementing FinTech in Banking
Author: Albastaki, Yousif Abdullatif
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2020-08-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799832597

FinTech is encouraging various new practices, such as diminishing the use of cash in different countries, increasing rate of mobile payments, and introducing new algorithms for high-frequency trading across national boundaries. It is paving the way for new technologies emerging in the information technology scene that allow financial service firms to automate existing business processes and offer new products, including crowdfunding or peer-to-peer insurance. These new products cater to hybrid client interaction and customer self-services, changing the ecosystem by increasing outsourcing for focused specialization by resizing and leading to new ecosystems and new regulations for encouraging FinTech. However, such new ecosystems are also accompanied by new challenges. Innovative Strategies for Implementing FinTech in Banking provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of technology inclusion in the financial sector and applications within global financing. It provides a clear direction for the effective implementation of FinTech initiatives/programs for improving banking financial processes, financial organizational learning, and performance excellence. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as artificial intelligence, social financing, and customer satisfaction, this book encourages the management of the financial industry to take a proactive attitude toward FinTech, resulting in a better decision-making capability that will support financial organizations in their journey towards becoming FinTech-based organizations. As such, this book is ideally designed for financial analysts, finance managers, finance administrators, banking professionals, IT consultants, researchers, academics, students, and practitio