Early twentieth-century Iran had been dominated by the competing influences of the two great imperial powers of the time - Russia and Britain - making it difficult for a third power to establish a foothold.
Including studies on different topical issues in finance by the participants of the 8th international scientific conference "e;New Challenges of Economic and Business Development - 2016"e; this new work contains research from various European countries, specifically Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, and Poland.
Double Standards travels 25 years back to explore the story of a bank, with roots in the Middle East, that rose to prominence and became the fastest-growing bank in the world.
Contemporary Issues in Financial Services special edition includes studies by the University of Malta, MSc Banking and Finance graduates and the respective lecturers, on financial services within particular countries or regions and studies of particular themes such as credit risk management, fund management and evaluation, forex hedging using derivatives and sovereign fixed income portfolios.
As the recent financial crisis has revealed, the state is central to the stability of the money system, while the chaotic privately-owned banks reap the benefits without shouldering the risks.
The LIBOR affair has been described as the 'biggest banking scandal in history', a deception affecting not only banks but also corporations, pension funds and ordinary people.
The LIBOR affair has been described as the 'biggest banking scandal in history', a deception affecting not only banks but also corporations, pension funds and ordinary people.
One of the most salient features of the 2007-9 global financial crisis was the role played by global banking and multinational banks in transmitting international financial shocks and maintaining credit stability in domestic and international financial markets.
Business has a sustainability problem-and sustainability has a business problem, as many companies are fearful of engaging with social and environmental issues, owing to the costs and risks.
From an insider's position, Sir Paul Newall tells the story of Japan's links with the City of London and explains why the City was first chosen by Japan as the focal point for its overseas financial investment.
Electronic Financial Services provides an extensive overview of technology management and information communications technologies (ICT) in the financial services.
Tracing the development journey of the Arabian Gulf region with a forward-looking perspective, this book describes how a combination of good fortune, creative experimentation, and determination has enabled the region to achieve prosperity.
This book investigates the impact of commercial banks in Kenya right through from their origins, to their role during the colonial period, the process of adaptation following independence, and up to their responses to new challenges and economic policies in the twenty-first century.
The Money Man is an epic story for our times, which will offer hope to many who have seen the fruit of their hard work eaten away by the economy, mistakes, poor health, etc.
Litecoin è stato fondato per fungere da alternativa al Bitcoin, rimediando così alle limitazioni riscontrate da quest'ultimo - è stato sviluppato per essere "leggero" e più efficiente del Bitcoin.
The strange and contested evolution of the management of banking riskBanks in America are private institutions with private shareholders, boards of directors, profit motives, customers, and competitors.
THE BANKERS' SECRETThis book will take you on a rollicking ride through the foreclosure explosion starting in 2008 and continuing through the present time.
The alternative financing space has grown exponentially in the last few decades, namely as a consequence of the financial crisis, technological advancement, niche customer segments, and more recently the pandemic.
The Economic and Financial Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis Around the World: Expect the Unexpected provides an informed, research-based in-depth understanding of the COVID-19 crisis, its impacts on households, nonfinancial firms, banks, and financial market participants, and the effectiveness of the reactions of governments and policymakers in the United States and around the world.
Named to the longlist for the 2021 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award in the Sales & Marketing categoryIn this smart, practical, and research-based guide, Harvard Business School professor Frank Cespedes offers essential sales strategies for a world that never stops changing.
In today's world, characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), traditional finance is no longer sufficient to meet the challenges of fast-paced and interconnected global markets.
