How can finance professionals close the financial inclusion gap through innovation?Inclusive Finance by Alessandro Hatami and Meaghan Johnson is a practical guide for professionals in banking, fintech, investment and regulation who want to reduce exclusion, meet compliance goals and expand access to underserved markets.Written by leading voices in financial innovation, this book explores how digita...

Named as the best overall book on banking of 2022 by Investopedia.The finance industry is currently going through a digital revolution, with new and developing technology transforming the world of banking and financial services beyond recognition. Banks and financial institutions worldwide recognize the pressing need to innovate to avoid disruption or displacement by highly agile and often smaller fintech companies. Reinventing Banking and Finance

"It's not your money - it belongs to the people." Taking this simple axiom seriously creates unique challenges for the management of public funds. Andrew Graham outlines all aspects of public sector financial management, addressing how funds are obtained, what rules of accountability and accounting are applied, who controls public funds, what constitutes effective budget management at the operational level, and how accountability and oversight are dealt with. The skills demanded of public ...

This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access.The increasing capacity of digital networks and computing power, together with the resulting connectivity and availability of “big data”, are impacting financial systems worldwide with rapidly advancing deep-learning algorithms and distributed ledger technologies. They transform the structure and performance of financial markets, the service proposition of financial products, the organization of payment s...

How the global financial services sector has been transformed by artificial intelligence, data science, and blockchain.Artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and other new technologies have upended the global financial services sector, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and corporate innovators. Venture capitalists have helped to fund this disruption, pouring nearly $500 billion into fintech over the last five years. This book offers global perspectiv...

The global financial landscape is on the brink of a monumental shift. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) promise to revolutionize the way we think about money, transactions, and economic policy. But what does this mean for the future of finance, and how will it affect you?Authored by a leading expert in finance and technology, 'The Future of Money: How Central Bank Digital Currencies Will Reshape The Global Financial System' provides an in-depth exploration of CBDCs and their ...

A comprehensive and holistic overview on Corporate Governance developed by sourcing and referencing from institutions and authors in the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), the United States of America (USA), Asia, among others.Content on banking and financial institutions is significant as we believe that the same can be leveraged by nonfinancial institutions by adjusting to their own needs.Valuable not only to Scholars, Executiv...

A new wave of technological innovations, often called “fintech,” is accelerating change in the financial sector. What impact might fintech have on financial services, and how should regulation respond? This paper sets out an economic framework for thinking through the channels by which fintech might provide solutions that respond to consumer needs for trust, security, privacy, and better services, change the competitive landscape, and affect regulation. It combines a broad discussion of tr...

This second edition of eCommerce Economics addresses the economic issues associated with using computer-mediated electronic networks, such as the Internet, as mechanisms for transferring ownership of or rights to use goods and services. After studying this book, students will recognize problems that arise in the electronic marketplace, such as how to gauge the competitive environment, what products to offer, how to market those products, and how to price those products. They also will unde...

We are only in the early stages of a broader revolution that will impact every aspect of the global economy, including commerce and government services. Coming financial technology innovations could improve the quality of life for all people.Over the past few decades, digital technology has transformed finance. Financial technology (fintech) has enabled more people with fewer resources, in more places around the world, to take advantage of banking, insurance, credi...

In this comprehensive, accessible work, Ross P. Buckley, Douglas W. Arner, and Dirk A. Zetzsche offer an ideal reference for anyone seeking to understand the technological transformation of finance and the role of regulation: the world of FinTech. They consider FinTech technologies including artificial intelligence, blockchain, BigData, cloud computing, cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies, and distributed ledger technology, and provide a unique perspective on FinTech as an in...

Launching Your South African Success Story: A Guidebook for Entrepreneurs, Existing Business Owners and Foreign CompaniesEmpower yourself with this guidebook to adeptly navigate the dynamic and intricate South African business landscape. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a current business owner aiming to transition your business, or a foreign firm looking to establish a local footprint, this resource unveils the intricacies, challenges, and prospe...