Finance Research: Popular Reading

This book throws light on the application of AI/ML techniques in the financial capital markets. It discusses the challenges posed by the AI/ML techniques as these are prone to "black box" syndrome. The complexity of understanding the underlying dynamics for results generated by these methods is one of the major concerns which is highlighted in this book. Topics covered include credit and risk analysis, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, asset pricing models, tests of market efficiency and forecasting.

This book provides readers with a systematic approach to quantitative investments and bridges the gap between theory and practice, equipping students to more seamlessly enter the world of industry. A successful quantitative investment strategy requires an individual to possess a deep understanding of the financial markets, investment theories and econometric modelings, as well as the ability to program and analyze real-world data sets. Uses statistical models in R.

Deeply researched and written for everyone from leaders to individual contributors, Never Not Working is the essential guide to identifying workaholism in yourself and others and starting on the road to recovery. (reviewed FT.com 3/13/24)

This book, inspired partly by journalism's failure to raise early warning flags in the run up to financial crises and by the rise of (economic) populism in recent years, puts forward a framework for economic journalism. It argues that that independent quality economic journalism is essential to the functioning of both the market and democracy but is under threat, and explores questions raised by the decline of media trust: what is the value of economic journalism? And how can journalists change their practices to counter this decline? The book takes a global approach with one chapter focusing on European integration and concludes with an outlook on the future of economic journalism, and the financing of journalism more widely.

Winner of the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023. This book is a guide that will transform your relationship with failure, from the pioneering researcher of psychological safety and award-winning Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson. With vivid, real-life stories from business, pop culture, history, and more, Edmondson gives us specifically tailored practices, skills, and mindsets to help us replace shame and blame with curiosity, vulnerability, and personal growth.

A definitive reframing of the economic, institutional, and intellectual history of the managerial era in the United States. The author argues that managerialism rose to prominence not because of its inherent superiority but because of its contingent value in a young and rapidly developing American economy. (FT.com reviewed 11/26/23)

This book brings together thought leadership from academia and leading figures in asset management in key global jurisdictions, to pool together insights regarding the transformative visions and challenges for modern investment management, as well as best practices that realize the policy objectives in regulation and soft law.

This book provides the world's first comprehensive account of responsible investment for fixed income investors. It enables readers to understand the key characteristics of fixed income investments and the relevance of sustainability-related issues to fixed income markets. The expert contributors provide in-depth critical analysis of key issues such as the role and influence of credit rating agencies, green bonds, data and public policy in shaping investment practice

The key to advancing gender equality? Men. In this important book, they show that men have a crucial role to play in promoting gender equality at work and this book explains why, and how they can do it.

This book covers leading organizations and motivating all who work there through optimism, enthusiasm and positive energy. It looks at drivers of short- and long-term success and covers how to have a positive organizational culture.

This book Provides critical tools for an in-depth understanding of the workplace in the global context.

Samuel B. Bacharach specifies why organizations fall into patterns of inertia and details the critical pragmatic leadership skills leaders need to regain organizational momentum. He employs case illustrations to identify clunky tendencies and inertia within organizations across a wide range of business sectors including technology, finance, banking, home entertainment, and retail. Illustrations are drawn from organizations such as Amazon, Apple, Borders, Merrill Lynch, Nintendo, Starbucks, and Unilever, among many others.

The author began her career as a diplomat, before becoming an international banker and then retraining as an organizational psychologist and business coach. She co-founded Meyler Campbell, which trains senior business people to coach.

Banking internationalization has gained prominence in the last three decades. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of the business model, challenges and benefits of international banks. It documents the recent trends in international banking activity and serves as a one-stop-shop for students and scholars.

Corporate governance challenges in Asian markets have troubled many companies, leading to high-profile scandals and negative consequences for stakeholders. This book offers solutions to pressing issues through cases that address topics like governance structures, transparency and accountability. It empowers readers with insights needed to prevent future scandals and foster good governance practices by delving into the complexities of corporate governance and providing practical recommendations.

Wei Yen explores how differences in world views between Eastern and Western thought and culture have on management and leadership behaviors, and explores how these differences impact today's leadership and management practices.

Cathrin Huber investigates the reputation of multinational corporations and provides novel insights and important implications for researchers and managers based on theoretical considerations and empirical analyses.

Meaningful relationships are a must-have to sustain and further your career. The author, an internationally acclaimed executive coach, covers how to create, maintain, and leverage professional relationships. A network built on reciprocity, depth, and trust isn't merely helpful to your career growth; it is absolutely necessary. Use this book to reevaluate your network and equip yourself with the tools to boost its power and your career success.

A leading economic historian presents a new history of financial crises, showing how some led to greater globalization while others kept nations. By considering not only the times but also the observers who shaped our understanding of each crisis--from Karl Marx to John Maynard Keynes to Larry Summers--James shows how the uneven course of globalization has led to new economic thinking, and how understanding this history can help us better prepare for the future.

Most people have good days...and not so good days. So, how do we engineer our mindset? How do we get our mental game right, so that we can perform at our best, consistently? The author provides readers with a detailed look into how to build the critical components of a great mental game.

In this updated edition of a classic text, Robert McCauley joins with Robert Aliber in building on Charles Kindleberger's renowned work. McCauley draws on his central banking experience to introduce new chapters on cryptocurrency and the United States as the 21st Century global lender of last resort. He also updates the book's coverage of the recent property bubble in China, as well as providing new perspectives on the US housing bubble of 2003-2006, and the Japanese bubble of the late 1980s. And he gives new attention to the social psychology that leads people to take the risk of investing in Ponzi schemes and asset price bubbles.

The past financial crises, including the Great Depression, the Global Financial Crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, have showed us that the global financial system has problems and that a paradigm change and mindset shift to provide a better world to society is essential. This book describes a new sustainable approach to replace the current system and will be of interest to academics, policymakers, and professionals working with financial markets, financial economics, sustainability, and impact finance.

This introduction begins with a short definition of what a fintech is and how it is different from any other organization. Next, it covers the existing market, the major players and the challenges, moving on to the underlying technologies that allow for a fintech startup to function.

Finance is entering a new era, driven by data and AI. This playlist is Yves Hilpisch’s picks highlight these areas, along with other technologies revolutionizing the industry. They include videos and e-book chapters.

This playlist highlights ten items that are classics on valuation techniques.