This book contributes to the present state of knowledge, offering the reader broad evidence on how new digital technologies impact financial systems. It focuses on both macro- and micro-perspectives of ICT influence on financial markets. The book demonstrates how ICT can impact trading systems or information systems, which are crucial for financial systems to work effectively. It also shows how individuals can benefit from the adoption of digital technologies for everyday financial (e.g., banking) systems usage. The book provides empirical evidence of how digital technologies revolutionize the banking sector and stock exchange trading system and explores the associations between technology and various aspects of firms' functioning. Furthermore, it raises elements of financial inclusion, ICT-based microfinance service and finance-related gender issues. The principal audience of the book will be scholars and academic professionals from a wide variety of disciplines, particularly in the fields of finance and economics. It will be especially useful for those who are addressing the issues of new technologies and the financial markets, FinTech, financial innovations, stock markets, and the role of technological progress in a broadly defined socio-economic system. It will be a valuable source of knowledge for graduate and postgraduate students in economic and social development, information and technology, worldwide studies, social policy or comparative economics.

Meeting a need in the marketplace for information on how to operate a sustainable facility and reduce carbon emissions, the Green Facilities Handbook clearly explains why green business is good business and delineates practical strategies to green your operations in energy and management. The book explores issues in the greening of a facility, including janitorial considerations, fuel choices for fleets, and recycling. Additional information is provided on carbon reduction terminology, monitoring and reporting, and carbon trading as well as offset strategies. Special bonus chapters include valuable information on financing and procedures for "green" marketing.

Sie wollen Ihre Finanzen in den Griff bekommen, wissen aber nicht wie? Oder vielleicht haben Sie dieses Thema auch schon zu lange vor sich hergeschoben? Finanzielle UnabhAngigkeit und Geldanlage sind Themen, die fA1/4r Frauen heute wichtiger sind denn je. Nur wenn Sie sich selbst darum kA1/4mmern, finden Sie die beste LAsung fA1/4r sich.Lisa Breloer zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie sich im Alter und fA1/4r SchicksalsschlAge absichern. Neben der Lebensplanung hat auch die eigene Finanzplanung groA en Einfluss auf Ihr VermAgen. Sie erfahren, wie Sie das Thema Finanzen in einer Beziehung fair regeln kAnnen. Mit diesem Buch finden Sie Ihren eigenen Weg, um finanziell fest im Sattel zu sitzen und Ihr Geld anzulegen. Sie bekommen obendrei den Durchblick im Finanzdschungel: A1/4ber Festgeld, Anleihen, ETFs bis hin zu Rohstoffen und Renten. Diese Themen werden verstAndlich erklArt und Sie kAnnen gleich loslegen.

Investition und Finanzierung sind zwei verschiedene Seiten derselben Medaille. Unter Investition versteht man die Verwendung finanzieller Mittel in Anlagen, Maschinen oder immaterielles VermAgen, mit dem Ziel, das eingesetzte Kapital zu vermehren. Die Beschaffung dieser eingesetzten finanziellen Mittel ist die Finanzierung. Jeder Wirtschaftswissenschaftler muss sich im Rahmen seines Studiums daher mit diesem Thema auseinandersetzen. Investition und Finanzierung sind elementare Bestandteil der UnternehmensfA1/4hrung. Wolfgang Patzig und Marcel SchA1/4tzenmeister fA1/4hren anhand eines durchgAngigen Beispiel-Unternehmens in die Grundlagen des Themas ein und zeigen die Ziele finanzwirtschaftlichen Handelns auf. Sie erklAren, was Sie zu dynamischen und statischen Verfahren der Investitionsrechnung wissen sollten. AuA erdem erlAutern sie, was in Risikoanalyse, Finanzplanung, AuA en- und Innenfinanzierung wichtig ist. So liefert dieses Buch einen guten und leicht verstAndlichen A berblick A1/4ber Investition und Finanzierung. Besonders im Vergleich zu anderen LehrbA1/4chern ist die Herangehensweise an die Thematik. So steht bei Patzig/SchA1/4tzenmeister die praktische Anwendung im Vordergrund. Theoretische Modelle werden dann eingefA1/4hrt und erlAutert, wenn sie zur ProblemlAsung benAtigt werden.

This brief addresses the estimation of quantile regression models from a practical perspective, which will support researchers who need to use conditional quantile regression to measure economic relationships among a set of variables. It will also benefit students using the methodology for the first time, and practitioners at private or public organizations who are interested in modeling different fragments of the conditional distribution of a given variable. The book pursues a practical approach with reference to energy markets, helping readers learn the main features of the technique more quickly. Emphasis is placed on the implementation details and the correct interpretation of the quantile regression coefficients rather than on the technicalities of the method, unlike the approach used in the majority of the literature. All applications are illustrated with R.

They say that numbers don't lie, but what if you can't even read them? Discover how great managers use financial data to guide decisions. Financial analysis reports, budgeting reports, forecasting and measuring reports--sometimes they all run together, don't they? The Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers is here to help. This new edition of a business classic demystifies finance and accounting and gives managers the tools they need to make better decisions. Complete with fresh insights, case studies, and street-level exercises to help non-numbers people master the numbers game, this guide reveals how to: Understand the fundamentals of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting Interpret balance sheets, income/cash flow statements, and annual reports Sift through conflicting data to find the most relevant figures Locate key information about competitors and suppliers Analyze variances and calculate break-even points and other vital measures The numbers are too important to allow others to translate for you. The Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers shows you how to read them yourself. Imagine the impact on future decisions when you grasp not only what the numbers mean but can use that insight to drive your business forward.

-Extended focus on the effect of "liberal" policies on educational privatization. -Provides precise empirical accounts of the dollars spent and profits earned through market-based education initiatives. -Examines specific domains that the education industry has had particular influence on-home schooling, remedial instruction, management consulting, test development, data management, and staff development.

Ein Ratgeber nicht nur fA1/4r angehende Trader, der Ihnen zeigt, wie Sie souverAn auf dem BArsenparkett agieren, mentale StArke entwickeln und typische Fehler vermeiden. Das Buch erklArt, warum Menschen eigentlich nicht zum Traden gemacht sind, wie das menschliche Gehirn tickt und wie man mithilfe von Erkenntnissen aus den Neurowissenschaften und der modernen Psychologie sich selbst und sein Verhalten bei der Geldanlage besser versteht. Sie finden den zu Ihrer PersAnlichkeit passenden Trading-Stil, der Ihre StArken zur Geltung bringt. Das Ziel: mit passgenauen Techniken und mentalen Tricks emotionale Fallen umschiffen und die entscheidenden Schritte auf dem Weg zum erfolgreichen Trader machen!

Robert C. Merton's widely-used text provides an overview and synthesis of finance theory from the perspective of continuous-time analysis. It covers individual financial choice, corporate finance, financial intermediation, capital markets, and selected topics on the interface between private and public finance. For this revised edition a new section on managing university endowments has been added.

The book begins with a foreword by Paul Samuelson.

Long-established as a definitive resource by Wall Street professionals, "The Complete Guide to Option Pricing Formulas" has been revised and updated to reflect the realities of today's options markets. The Second Edition contains a complete listing of virtually every pricing formula_. all presented in an easy-to-use dictionary format, with expert author commentary and ready-to-use programming code. . .

The Second Edition of this classic guide now includes more than 60 new option models and formulasextensive tables providing an overview of all formulasnew examples and applicationsand an updated CD containing all pricing formulas, with VBA code and ready-to-use Excel spreadsheets. .

The volume also features several new chapters covering such things as: option sensitivities, discrete dividend, commodity options, and two chapters on numerical methods covering trees, finite difference and Monte Carlo Simulation.. .

The new edition of "The Complete Guide to Option Pricing Formulas" offers quick access to: . . Options Pricing Overview. Black-Scholes-Merton. Black-Scholes-Merton Greeks. Analytical Formulas for American Options. Exotic Options Single Asset. Exotic Options on Two Assets. Black-Scholes-Merton Adjustments and Alternatives. Trees and Finite Difference Methods. Monte Carlo Simulation. Options on Stocks that Pay Discrete Dividends. Commodity and Energy Options. Interest Rate Derivatives. Volatility and Correlation. Distributions. Some Useful Formulas: Interpolation, Interest Rates, . and Risk-Reward Measures. .

This all-in-one options pricing guide contains a numerical example or a table with values for each option pricing formula. The book also includes a helpfulglossary of notations, as well as an extensive bibliography of related books and articles.. .

Mathematical modelling is ubiquitous. Almost every book in exact science touches on mathematical models of a certain class of phenomena, on more or less speci?c approaches to construction and investigation of models, on their applications, etc. As many textbooks with similar titles, Part I of our book is devoted to general qu- tions of modelling. Part II re?ects our professional interests as physicists who spent much time to investigations in the ?eld of non-linear dynamics and mathematical modelling from discrete sequences of experimental measurements (time series). The latter direction of research is known for a long time as "system identi?cation" in the framework of mathematical statistics and automatic control theory. It has its roots in the problem of approximating experimental data points on a plane with a smooth curve. Currently, researchers aim at the description of complex behaviour (irregular, chaotic, non-stationary and noise-corrupted signals which are typical of real-world objects and phenomena) with relatively simple non-linear differential or difference model equations rather than with cumbersome explicit functions of time. In the second half of the twentieth century, it has become clear that such equations of a s- ?ciently low order can exhibit non-trivial solutions that promise suf?ciently simple modelling of complex processes; according to the concepts of non-linear dynamics, chaotic regimes can be demonstrated already by a third-order non-linear ordinary differential equation, while complex behaviour in a linear model can be induced either by random in?uence (noise) or by a very high order of equations.

A practical advantage for entry-level fraud examiners with start-to-finish casework Fraud Examination Casebook with Documents provides critical practice for students and new CPAs; criminal and insurance investigators; and attorneys seeking additional guidance on real-world fraud investigation. With five cases that include over 100 pages of documentation, this guide helps you put your conceptual knowledge to work as you conduct full-length Fraud Examinations from predication through report. Short instructional narratives guide you through tools like horizontal and vertical analysis, report writing, and other important tasks, while Excel templates streamline the process and kick start your investigation. Multiple-choice questions help you gauge your understanding and practical mastery, while expert guidance throughout prompts you to draw on your existing knowledge and apply it to casework. With a focus on asset misappropriation and financial statement fraud, these cases provide highly relevant experience for real-world practice. Learning concept isn't always enough to do the job effectively; "knowing" is different from "applying, yet few practical resources exist for new and aspiring fraud examiners until now. This book provides the much-needed practice that helps examiners polish their skills, with expert guidance every step of the way. * Conduct actual Fraud Examinations * Perform horizontal and vertical analyses * Review checks and decode debit card transactions * Examine adjustments to electronic records * Perform simple forensic data analytics * Vouch to/from documentation * Write complete Fraud Examination reports * Prepare court-ready schedules and audio-visuals As you work your way through the cases, you'll develop the skills and instinct experienced examiners rely upon every day. You'll hone your analytical edge and master the essentials of report writing, leaving you fully equipped to conduct a thorough investigation and deliver your findings clearly, comprehensively, and authoritatively. Fraud Examination Casebook with Documents is a vital resource for students and new fraud examiners seeking a practical advantage in real-world skills.

First published in 1997, this volume and its contributors take stock of current issues in accounting and finance. Featuring specialists in business, accounting, finance along with Vice Chancellor John Bull, they examine areas including auditors' decision-making, financial shocks, the European corporate capital structure, GPs, accounting education and professional journals.

Geoff Cutmore offers a fresh approach to the age-old battle of profitable investing in uncertain times. With most experts now predicting volatile stock market conditions in the years ahead, many old, tried-and-true investment strategies no longer work. Cutmore reveals how some well-known investors continue to make money in these difficult economic times.

""Through the biggest equity bubble and bear market in a generation Geoff Cutmore has been a pivotal commentator on these unfolding events in his role as main anchorman for CNBC Europe's award winning business breakfast programme Squawk Box."

"In this book Geoff provides a fascinating insight into some of the leading characters in the investment industry and how their alternative investment styles have worked during the biggest bear market in a generation. It is essential reading for all those people who have an interest in investment and can help investors understand some of the different investment approaches which have evolved during this tumultuous period.""
Nigel Bolton, Head of European Equities, Scottish Widows Investment Partnership

""Is the bear market in stocks over or are we in for many more tough years, and what does that mean for our hard-earned pension portfolios? By talking to some of the great original thinkers in investing, Geoff skillfully draws out some fascinating answers. An absolute pleasure to read ""
Bob McKee, Chief Economist, Independent Strategy, London-based global investment consult

Once an obscure niche of the investment world, private equity has grown into a juggernaut, with consequences for a wide range of industries as well as the financial markets. Private equity funds control companies that represent trillions of dollars in assets, millions of employees, and the well-being of thousands of institutional investors and their beneficiaries. Even as the ruthlessness of some funds has made private equity a poster child for the harms of unfettered capitalism, many aspects of the industry remain opaque, hidden from the normal bounds of accountability. The Myth of Private Equity is a hard-hitting and meticulous expose from an insider's viewpoint. Jeffrey C. Hooke-a former private equity executive and investment banker with deep knowledge of the industry-examines the negative effects of private equity and the ways in which it has avoided scrutiny. He unravels the exaggerations that the industry has spun to its customers and the business media, scrutinizing its claims of lucrative investment returns and financial wizardry and showing the stark realities that are concealed by the funds' self-mythologizing and penchant for secrecy. Hooke details the flaws in private equity's investment strategies, critically examines its day-to-day operations, and reveals the broad spectrum of its enablers. A bracing and essential read for both the financial profession and the broader public, this book pulls back the curtain on one of the most controversial areas of finance.

The new, fully-updated edition of the respected guide to understanding financial extremes, evaluating investment opportunities, and identifying future bubbles Now in its second edition, Boombustology is an authoritative, up-to-date guide on the history of booms, busts, and financial cycles. Engaging and accessible, this popular book helps investors, policymakers, and analysts navigate the radical uncertainty that plagues today's uncertain investing and economic environment. Author Vikram Mansharamani, an experienced global equity investor and prominent Harvard University lecturer, presents his multi-disciplinary framework for identifying financial bubbles before they burst. Moving beyond the typical view of booms and busts as primarily economic occurrences, this innovative book offers a multidisciplinary approach that utilizes microeconomic, macroeconomic, psychological, political, and biological lenses to spot unsustainable dynamics. It gives the reader insights into the dynamics that cause soaring financial markets to crash. Cases studies range from the 17th Century Dutch tulip mania to the more recent US housing collapse. The numerous cross-currents driving today's markets--trade wars, inverted yield curves, currency wars, economic slowdowns, dangerous debt dynamics, populism, nationalism, as well as the general uncertainties in the global economy--demand that investors, policymakers, and analysts be on the lookout for a forthcoming recession, market correction, or worse. An essential resource for anyone interested in financial markets, the second edition of Boombustology: Adopts multiple lenses to understand the dynamics of booms, busts, bubbles, manias, crashes Utilizes the common characteristics of past bubbles to assist in identifying future financial extremes Presents a set of practical indicators that point to a financial bubble, enabling readers to gauge the likelihood of an unsustainable boom Offers two new chapters that analyze the long-term prospects for Indian markets and the distortions being caused by the passive investing boom Includes a new foreword by James Grant, legendary editor of Grant's Interest Rate Observer A comprehensive exploration of how bubbles form and why they burst, Boombustology, 2nd Edition is packed with a wealth of new and updated information for individual and institutional investors, academics, students, policymakers, risk-managers, and corporate managers alike.

Spanning over two millennia of time and five continents of space, this book narrates the unfolding of financial and business reporting. The first part of the book traces the origin of the 'company' as a form of organization and the evolution of bookkeeping. The second part: The Accounting Edifice, depicts events that led to the disclosure of the balance sheet, the profit and loss account, cash flow statements and the practice of auditing. In the third part: Reaching out to the Shareholders, the author explores the need for governance, reporting of intangible assets and the emergence of annual reports. Indian Corporate Disclosures, the fourth and the last part, sketches the panorama of post-independent dvelopments in Indian corporate disclosures using heritage IT companies, Wipro and Infosys as examples. The last chapter of the book contrasts disclosures by the Indian Sensex companies in 2007 with the best global practices.

In the ever-changing world of business, we've arrived at a point where process has trumped culture, where the race toward efficiency has left us unable to reach our potential. Stuck in the land of status quo, we've forgotten how to think. The very structures put in place to help businesses grow are now holding us back;; it's time to Kill the Company. This book is a call to arms: to start a revolution in how we think and work. But instead of more one-size-fits-all change initiatives forced upon employees, we need to embrace small changes that create ripple effects throughout the organization. Lisa Bodell urges companies to move from "Zombies, Inc." to "Think, Inc." Thinking can no longer be exclusive to the creative team or lead strategists. A culture of curiosity must be fostered among the ranks to shake up our standard practices, from unproductive meetings to go-nowhere strategic planning. This revolution can and will awaken our ability to think, and ultimately, to innovate and grow.

"The recent economic crisis further underscores the importance of ethics, which is why finance professionals will turn to this authoritative book. It provides them with an applied and practical understanding. Critical thinking questions offer more thought provoking exercises to get them to learn the material. Related cases in the chapters help spark more thoughtful analysis of the issues that are raised. Numerous projects show how to apply investment theory and analysis as well as integrate ethical considerations. Appendices are also included in relevant chapters that review basics in investments and accounting. This material will help finance professionals examine the ethical practices of the companies and organizations they recommend"--

This book provides comprehensive and advanced analysis of the characteristics of social entrepreneurship in Europe. It offers innovative, up-todate research on the ecosystems of social entrepreneurship, the behavior of social entrepreneurs, their ability to produce social innovation, social capital and social inclusion, and the role of stakeholders in fostering socially oriented businesses. Moreover, it addresses the diversity of the European social enterprise sector from an evolutionary perspective, with particular reference to the rise of social entrepreneurship and the role of new-generation social entrepreneurs throughout Europe. Multidisciplinary contributions authored by experts from business and accounting, economics, and sociology serve the purpose of delivering a holistic study of social entrepreneurship, also providing the necessary data for delivering policy implications on the features of the most effective enabling social and institutional ecosystems. The broad approach, based on different theoretical frameworks and methodologies across numerous disciplines, enables the authors to tackle all of the complex research issues connected to social entrepreneurship in the region. The book builds on the results of the European Union 7FP (European Union's Research and Innovation funding program for 2007-013)-funded "EFESEIIS - Enabling the flourishing and evolution of social entrepreneurship for innovative and inclusive societies" research project. The central theme of the book is an evolutionary perspective on the dynamics and the rise of the social enterprise in Europe. This evolutionary perspective can be used in an economic as well as a social longitudinal analysis of changing contexts and entrepreneurial practices. The evolutionary perspective will be used as a tool to account for the specificity of developmental pathways in different contexts and countries.

Hands-on practice with derivatives and derivative markets based on real-world scenarios Derivatives Workbook provides the key component of effective learning--practice. Designed for both students and investment professionals, this companion workbook conveniently aligns with the Derivatives text chapter-by-chapter, offers brief chapter summaries to refresh your memory on key points before you begin working, and explicitly lays out the learning objectives so you understand the "why" of each problem. This workbook helps you: Synthesize essential material from the Derivatives text using real-world applications Understand the different types of derivatives and their characteristics Delve into the various markets and their associated contracts Examine the role of derivatives in portfolio management Learn why derivatives are increasingly fundamental to risk management CFA Institute is the world's premier association for investment professionals, and the governing body for CFA(R) Program, CIPM(R) Program, CFA Institute ESG Investing Certificate, and Investment Foundations(R) Program. Those seeking a deeper understanding of the markets, mechanisms, and use of derivatives will value the level of expertise CFA Institute brings to the discussion as well as the extra practice delivered in Derivatives Workbook based on real scenarios investors face every day.

Equips students and professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to succeed in investor relations and financial communication Investor Relations and Financial Communication is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the investor relations and financial communication profession. Written by a leading educator and professional consultant, this authoritative textbook provides the well-rounded foundation necessary for anyone wanting to begin a career as an Investor Relations Officer (IRO). Detailed yet accessible chapters describe all essential aspects of the field, including communication skills, basic financial knowledge, legal and regulatory guidelines, professional standards and practices, and more. Organized in five sections, the book first identifies and defines the jobs available in investor relations and financial communication, detailing the responsibilities, titles, salaries, and key players in the industry. After thoroughly explaining the disclosure of financial and non-financial information, the author describes the regulatory environment in which professionals operate and offers expert insight into issues of corporate governance, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, shareholder activism, and crisis management. Subsequent sections highlight the day-to-day activities of investor relations and financial communication professionals and discuss the future of the field. This invaluable textbook also: Describes the responsibilities of the Investor Relations Officer throughout initial public offering, periodic reporting, and performance evaluation Discusses the role of investor relations professionals in disclosing financial information and educating the investment community Emphasizes the various skills that IROs must possess in order to do their jobs successfully, such as marketing and securities law compliance Includes end-of-chapter review questions, activities, and lists of key terms Investor Relations and Financial Communication: Creating Value Through Trust and Understanding is the perfect textbook for both professional development training programs and undergraduate and graduate courses in investor relations, and is required reading for all those working in investor relations, particularly early-career professionals.

This book, first published in 1973, presents a collection of original contributions to the analysis of international trade and monetary relations by a number of distinguished economists. The papers bear on six topics in trade theory: the inadequacies of classical trade theory, customs unions, immiserising growth, the international transmission of technical change, multinational company behaviour, and comparative trends in income distribution. Chapters dealing with international monetary relations focus on general equilibrium analysis of spot and forward exchange markets, money supply analysis in open economies, devaluation in developing countries, the sharing of the burden of international adjustment, the monetary approach to balance-of-payments theory, and the integration of Keynesian and monetary approaches to international adjustment. Taken together, they summarize much of the most advanced contemporary research in international economics. The volume is unified by the contributors' common belief that economic theory can help solve important and relevant problems in international economic relations. All the contributions represent original work on the frontiers of research in international economics, but they use simple and understandable techniques to reach their conclusions.

Beim Kauf, Verkauf und der Fusion von Unternehmen stellt sich h ufig das Problem, dass weder Verk ufer noch K ufer eine klare Idee bez glich des Wertes des zum Verkauf stehenden Unternehmens haben. Gerade bei kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen haben oft weder der Verk ufer noch der K ufer im Vorfeld der Verhandlungen eine Bewertung vorgenommen oder vornehmen lassen. Dieses Buch liefert eine praxisnahe, gut verst ndliche Einf hrung in die Unternehmensbewertung und vermittelt anhand konkreter Beispiele professionelles Beraterwissen f r die Bewertung von Firmen bei M&A-Transaktionen.