Download or read book Respatialising Finance written by Sarah Hall and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RESPATIALISING FINANCE ‘In Respatialising Finance Sarah Hall uses the internationalisation of the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) to work through a sympathetic conceptual and empirical critique of prevailing analyses of International Financial Centres (IFCs). Her conceptual (re)framing stresses the politics, institutions and economics of IFCs and will be essential reading for all social scientists interested in the dynamism of contemporary finance and financial centres.’ Professor Jane Pollard, Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS), Newcastle University, UK ‘Through detailed study of Chinese RMB internationalisation and combining analytical insights from economic geography, sociology, and international political economy, Sarah Hall shows why offshore networks anchored in territories such as the City of London are both core to global monetary and financial landscapes, and provide a key terrain for state power and politics.’ Professor Paul Langley, Department of Geography, Durham University, UK Respatialising Finance is one of the first detailed empirical studies of how and why London became the leading western financial centre within the wider Chinese economic and political project of internationalising its currency, the renminbi (RMB). This in-depth volume examines how political authorities in both London and Beijing identified the potential value of London’s international financial centre in facilitating and legitimising RMB internationalisation, and how they sought to operationalise this potential through a range of market-making activities. The text features original data from on-the-ground research in London and Beijing conducted with financial and legal professionals working in RMB markets and offers an original theoretical approach that brings economic geography into closer dialogue with international political economy. Recent work on territory illustrates how financial centres are not simply containers and facilitators of global financial flows – rather they serve as territorial fixes within the dynamic and crisis-prone nature of global finance.

Download or read book Rethinking Finance in the Face of New Challenges written by David Bourghelle and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rethinking Finance in the Face of New Challenges provides an overview of the new research perspectives devoted to financial activity, reconsidering the opposition between orthodox and heterodox schools of finance.

Download or read book Financial Fresh Start written by Shari Olefson and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2013 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From depleted retirement accounts to underwater homes, it's been gloomy news for years. But the picture will get much brighter for those who take advantage of the laws and reforms enacted in the wake of the banking, real estate, and economic meltdown. The Dodd-Frank Act. The Making Home Affordable Program. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. These are just a few examples of the significant but little-understood changes that offer people an unprecedented chance to set things right with their credit, savings and investments, employment, housing, retirement and more. Financial Fresh Start explains it all-simplifying the complicated reforms and motivating readers to shake off their malaise and radically improve their long-term financial prospects. Written by a dynamic author with a unique blend of legal, financial, and real estate expertise, the book's big-picture lens spans the spectrum of money matters, and delivers clear, actionable answers to questions such as: * How can you repair your credit quickly and avoid high finance costs? * What are the safest places for saving and investing? * Can you legally avoid repaying what you owe? * Will your home ever be worth what you paid for it? * Is there life after foreclosure? * Are you missing out on programs that can put money in your pockets? * Is it possible to make up for recent losses and still retire on time? * And more Big corporations and the mega-wealthy have professionals to keep them abreast of the latest regulations. Now, everyday people can learn what the new rules really mean to them with the expert guidance and practical solutions in Financial Fresh Start.

Download or read book Simplifying Finance for Everyone written by Chetan Patel and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered why certain business person or professionals are more successful financially than others? Ever wondered why a colleague sitting next to you, earning a salary much less than you has more wealth than your? While it’s easy to conclude that this is due to better business acumen or clever savings and investment decisions, there’s no denying that this was primarily possible due to better financial management. Finance plays an important role in everyone’s life but still debits and credits are viewed as alien concepts, and the management of finance is considered a complex subject. However, if the same is presented in a simple way that is easy to understand with some real life like situations, this subject can become interesting and fascinating. Understanding the essence of finance can put you in the driver’s seat and help you take control of your fate. Different concepts and tools that help in better financial management should be realized by everyone, be it a fixed income earning individual or a risk taker.

Download or read book Smart Money written by Andrew Palmer and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven years after the financial crisis of 2008, financiers remain villains in the public mind. Most Americans believe that their irresponsible actions and complex financial products wrecked the economy and destroyed people's savings, and that bankers never adequately paid for their crimes. But as Economist journalist Andrew Palmer argues in Smart Money, this much maligned industry is not only capable of doing great good for society, but offers the most powerful means we have for solving some of our most intractable social problems. From Babylon to the present, the history of finance has always been one of powerful innovation. Now a new generation of financial entrepreneurs is working to revive this tradition of useful innovation, and Palmer shows why we need their ideas today more than ever. Traveling to the centers of finance across the world, Palmer introduces us to peer-to-peer lenders who are financing entrepreneurs the big banks won't bet on, creating opportunities where none existed. He explores the world of social-impact bonds, which fund programs for the impoverished and homeless, simultaneously easing the burden on national governments and producing better results. And he explores the idea of human-capital contracts, whereby investors fund the educations of cash-strapped young people in return for a percentage of their future earnings. In this far-ranging tour of the extraordinarily creative financial ideas of today and of the future, Smart Money offers an inspiring look at the new era of financial innovation that promises to benefit us all.

Download or read book A Force for Good written by John Taft and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the world's most respected financial minds explore how the industry can regain the public's trust and use its power—responsibly —for positive change

Download or read book Financial Reset written by Nancy LaPointe and published by Advantage Media Group. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adjust your mindset, secure your future You have tough questions about money―Nancy LaPointe has answers. Financial Reset is a steadfast reference to consult in times of financial insecurity that will transform haphazard decisions into workable, calculated strategies. Hit the “reset” button and start fresh with the right attitude to develop habits that support your values and intentions. A ship without a rudder can certainly make its way across the water, but it has no control of where the water will take it―so grab your rudder and take initiative of your financial destiny. “I just finished reading Nancy’s book! It was awesome! I do think everyone needs to read this book, especially those who don’t live with a budget. Nancy is a great writer, and the book is an easy and fast read for everyone. Even those who think they know a lot about money will be reminded about financial basics and pick up good reminders that your money should work for you and help you achieve your goals with strategic planning and goal setting.” ―Celia M. Rivera, attorney and owner of Rivera Law Offices PLLC “Nancy LaPointe is a financial planner that sees beyond your digits. She seeks to know who you are and where you want to be before she tells you how to plan for that future. This book is a holistic approach to finances. Mind, body, relationship … these components shape our lives and how we spend and save our money. Nancy not only understands these facts, she embraces the opportunity to mentor and educate her clients, coaching them to be better tomorrow. This book contains sound advice and tangible tools that the reader can begin to use today, without buying or subscribing. Personal reflection without fear of judgment? Let the healing begin!” ―Suzanne Klenk, financial educator and coach “If you want to learn how to get control of your financial future, read this book. Financial Reset is a direct, nonjudgmental, and practical approach to resetting your relationship with money. I’ve worked with Nancy for several years and appreciate her ability to understand the financial challenges facing every family, not just those with a lot of disposable income. This is the book I’ve been waiting for to help me achieve my financial goals. Read it…I feel it could change your life.” ―Victoria Wortberg, nationally recognized expert in business development and entrepreneurship

Download or read book Finance and the Good Society written by Robert J. Shiller and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-21 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nobel Prize-winning economist explains why we need to reclaim finance for the common good The reputation of the financial industry could hardly be worse than it is today in the painful aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. New York Times best-selling economist Robert Shiller is no apologist for the sins of finance—he is probably the only person to have predicted both the stock market bubble of 2000 and the real estate bubble that led up to the subprime mortgage meltdown. But in this important and timely book, Shiller argues that, rather than condemning finance, we need to reclaim it for the common good. He makes a powerful case for recognizing that finance, far from being a parasite on society, is one of the most powerful tools we have for solving our common problems and increasing the general well-being. We need more financial innovation—not less—and finance should play a larger role in helping society achieve its goals. Challenging the public and its leaders to rethink finance and its role in society, Shiller argues that finance should be defined not merely as the manipulation of money or the management of risk but as the stewardship of society's assets. He explains how people in financial careers—from CEO, investment manager, and banker to insurer, lawyer, and regulator—can and do manage, protect, and increase these assets. He describes how finance has historically contributed to the good of society through inventions such as insurance, mortgages, savings accounts, and pensions, and argues that we need to envision new ways to rechannel financial creativity to benefit society as a whole. Ultimately, Shiller shows how society can once again harness the power of finance for the greater good.

Download or read book Finance at the Threshold written by Christopher Houghton Budd and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every banking crisis, whatever its particular circumstances, has two features in common with every previous one. Each has been preceded by a period of excessive monetary ease, and by ill thought out regulatory changes. For many the recent hiatus in inter-bank lending has been seen as a blip - enormous in size and global in scope, but, nonetheless, a blip. Finance at the Threshold offers a unique perspective from an English economic and monetary historian. In it the author asks: Why did the banks stop lending to one another, and why now? Was it merely a matter of over-loose credit due to the relaxation of traditional prudence, or did global finance find itself at its limits? Have government bail-outs saved the day or merely postponed the problem? Christopher Houghton Budd offers a radical view of the global financial crisis, spanning a wide gamut of current thinking. He argues that we need, above all, to overcome the left-right divide so much taken for granted today, and promote financial literacy to young people. His contribution to the Transformation and Innovation Series claims that global finance has brought us to the limits of what mechanistic economic explanations can capture. New ideas and above all new instruments are needed so that innovation can shift from its dexterous exploitation of inefficiencies and turn its attention instead to fresh initiative. Finance at the Threshold is essential reading for academics and practitioners concerned with financial and economic policy and needing to develop a sense of the history thus understanding the forward prospects for global finance.

Download or read book Redefining Financial Literacy written by Cindy Couyoumjian and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Redefining and Reclaiming Financial Literacy As a certified financial planner with thirty-five years of industry experience, Cindy Couyoumjian is committed to filling the financial literacy void for many Americans. In her timely and thought-provoking book, Cindy gives a unique macro perspective of what she calls “the hidden forces behind your money,” which are the unseen political and economic forces that may influence your investment decisions. Through meticulous research, Cindy shows how these hidden forces have contributed to a complex retirement system, which includes pensions, social security, and what she believes is the outdated 60/40 investment model. To address this issue, Cindy spent endless hours developing a new multi-asset class investment methodology, known as the REALM model, that may offer broader investment strategies aimed to mitigate risk from the hidden forces that may negatively impact your goals. Redefining Financial Literacy can help you • Understand the complex macro forces that you cannot control, yet could determine your financial future, • Take actionable steps to regain command of your retirement strategy, • Build a retirement with potential durable income strategies, lesser volatility, and risk-adjusted returns. Redefining Financial Literacy and Cindy’s innovative REALM model can open your eyes to investment possibilities while helping you regain confidence in the American dream. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. There is no assurance that any strategy/model will achieve its objectives. Registered Principal offers securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a Registered Investment Adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. IFG, Cinergy Financial, and Greenleaf Book Group are not affiliated companies.

Download or read book King of Finance Strategies for Success in a Global Economy written by Sean Jiang Jing, 蒋靖 and published by 中华上市公司协会出版社 China Listed Companies Association Press. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, "King of Finance: Strategies for Success in a Global Economy" emerges as a beacon of wisdom and practical guidance. Authored by Sean Jiang (U.S./China/HK Seasoned Investment Banker, Fund Manager, and Experienced Lawyer - Tel/WeChat/WhatsApp: +86 139 1030 7135; [email protected]), this comprehensive book delves into the intricate world of finance, offering readers a treasure trove of strategies designed to navigate and thrive in today's interconnected economic systems. The book is a testament to the author's deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and the nuances of economic policies that shape our world. It is crafted for a diverse audience, from seasoned investors to budding entrepreneurs, and anyone in between who seeks to grasp the complexities of finance and economics. For those seeking to master the art of finance in a global context, "Jiang Jing (Sean), King of Finance: Strategies for Success in a Global Economy" is an indispensable resource. This book is not just a guide; it is a roadmap for financial literacy, empowerment, and success in the modern world. With clear insights and actionable advice, it equips readers with the knowledge to make informed decisions and adapt to the ever-changing global economic landscape.

Download or read book Guardians of Finance written by James R. Barth and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2012-02-10 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the unaccountable, unmonitorable, and unchecked actions of regulators precipitated the global financial crisis; and how to reform the system. The recent financial crisis was an accident, a “perfect storm” fueled by an unforeseeable confluence of events that unfortunately combined to bring down the global financial systems. Or at least this is the story told and retold by a chorus of luminaries that includes Timothy Geithner, Henry Paulson, Robert Rubin, Ben Bernanke, and Alan Greenspan. In Guardians of Finance, economists James Barth, Gerard Caprio, and Ross Levine argue that the financial meltdown of 2007 to 2009 was no accident; it was negligent homicide. They show that senior regulatory officials around the world knew or should have known that their policies were destabilizing the global financial system and yet chose not to act until the crisis had fully emerged. Barth, Caprio, and Levine propose a reform to counter this systemic failure: the establishment of a “Sentinel” to provide an informed, expert, and independent assessment of financial regulation. Its sole power would be to demand information and to evaluate it from the perspective of the public—rather than that of the financial industry, the regulators, or politicians.

Download or read book Seeking Virtue in Finance written by JC de Swaan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Global Financial Crisis, a surge of interest in the use of finance as a tool to address social and economic problems suggests the potential for a generational shift in how the finance industry operates and is perceived. J. C. de Swaan seeks to channel the forces of well-intentioned finance professionals to improve finance from within and help restore its focus on serving society. Drawing from inspiring individuals in the field, de Swaan proposes a framework for pursuing a viable career in finance while benefiting society and upholding humanistic values. In doing so, he challenges traditional concepts of success in the industry. This will also engage readers outside of finance who are concerned about the industry's impact on society.

Download or read book The Future of Resilient Finance written by Julia M. Puaschunder and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-08-31 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book envisions the future of resilient finance and the societal value of responsible investment. Capturing the Zeitgeist of our post-pandemic new Renaissance, the book describes the contemporary use of economics to improve environmental conditions, widen access to health care, and foster social justice. The Future of Resilient Finance helps students, research scholars, and interdisciplinary global governance practitioners understand resiliency management through strategic finance and responsible economics as a politics and international relations tool. The new age of resilient finance captures monetary means as a source of politics, diplomacy, and international aid. The current outpouring of rescue and recovery funds is portrayed as new generation of resilient finance aimed at peace and prosperity for humankind. The integration of environmental, social, and governance criteria in portfolio choices is covered to grant sustainable value of finance for society.

Download or read book Mastering the Fundamentals of Finance written by Larry Gorman and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reframing Finance written by Ashby Monk and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 2008 financial crisis, beneficiary organizations—like pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and foundations—have been seeking ways to mitigate the risk of their investments and make better financial decisions. For them, Reframing Finance offers a path forward. This book argues that institutional investors would better serve their long-term goals by putting money into large-scale, future-facing projects such as infrastructure, green energy, innovation in agriculture, and real estate development. At the same time, redirecting long-term investments would close significant financial gaps that government cannot. Drawing on key contributions in economic sociology, social network theory, and economics, the book conceptualizes a collaborative model of investment that is already becoming increasingly common: Large investors contribute more directly to private market assets, while financial intermediaries seek to foster co-investment partnerships, better aligning incentives for all. A combination of rich case studies and rigorous theory enables asset owners to move toward more efficient, private-market investing, while also laying groundwork for research at the frontier of finance.

Download or read book The Alchemy of Finance written by George Soros and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994-05-19 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical Praise . . . "The Alchemy joins Reminiscences of a Stock Operator as a timelessinstructional guide of the marketplace." —Paul Tudor Jones from the Foreword "An extraordinary . . . inside look into the decision-makingprocess of the most successful money manager of our time. Fantastic." —The Wall Street Journal "A breathtakingly brilliant book. Soros is one of the core ofmasters . . . who can actually begin to digest the astonishingcomplexity . . . of the game of finance in recent years." —Esquire "A seminal investment book . . . it should be read, underlined, andthought about page-by-page, concept-by-idea. . . . He's the bestpure investor ever . . . probably the finest analyst of the worldin our time." —Barton M. Biggs, Morgan Stanley "George Soros is unquestionably the most powerful and profitableinvestor in the world today. Dubbed by Business Week as 'The Man Who Moves Markets,' Soros has made a billion dollars going up against the British pound. Soros is not merely a man of finance, but athinker to reckon with as well. Now, in The Alchemy of Finance, this extraordinary man reveals the investment strategies that have made him 'a superstar among money managers'" —The New York Times