Banking and finance / edited by Xavier Dias.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Money market fund reform: dealing with the fundamental problem -- Fintech's rapid growth and its effect on the banking sector -- Investigating factors for using insurance apps by customers: a study of a developing country -- Emerging market default risk charge model -- The robustness of the determinants of overall bank risks in the MENA region -- Fintech revolution: the impact of management information systems upon relative firm value risk -- Blockchain and supply chain finance: a critical literature review at the intersection of operations, finance and law -- Balance of risks and the anchoring of consumer expectations -- Regtech: steering the regulatory spaceship in the right direction? -- Identifying financial crises using machine learning on textual data.

"Finance and banking play a vital role in the success of trade, commerce, and industry. The banking sector has become the backbone of modern business, and the development of any country largely depends on its banking system. Banks are financial institutions that receive deposits and provide advances and other related services. They act as intermediaries between those who want to save money and those who need to borrow money. In todays fast-paced lifestyle, people rely heavily on the proper functioning of the banking network to conduct their financial transactions efficiently.
This book is packed with real-world examples, scientific studies, useful strategies, and advice, making it a helpful resource for anyone interested in banking and finance. It's a concise but valuable reference guide, particularly for those who work in the industry. Bank managers and owners will find this book especially helpful in gaining a deeper understanding of how to improve the performance of their bank"-- Back cover.