Financial Intelligence: From Personal Wealth to Global Impact | Book Publisher International

 

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and increasingly complex global financial systems, financial intelligence has transitioned from a specialised skill for accountants to a critical competency for individuals, businesses, and law enforcement agencies. This manuscript provides a comprehensive exploration of financial intelligence as both a mindset and a practical toolkit. It defines financial intelligence as the ability to acquire, analyse, and interpret financial data to make informed decisions while adhering to regulatory frameworks and mitigating risks.

 

The book is structured into five core sections that trace the evolution of financial intelligence from its historical roots to its future applications. It details the four main pillars—financial awareness, planning, analysis, and modelling—and demonstrates their application in personal finance, such as budgeting and retirement planning. Furthermore, it explores the strategic role of financial intelligence in business success through cash flow management and performance metrics. It also highlights the importance of financial intelligence in law enforcement, as well as the overall health of the economy.

 

A significant focus is placed on the "dark side" of global finance, providing law enforcement and security personnel with specialised knowledge to combat financial crimes, including money laundering, fraud, and terrorism financing. Finally, the manuscript examines the transformative impact of emerging technologies—such as Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, and big data—on the future economic landscape, emphasising the ongoing necessity of financial literacy for achieving personal security and global economic stability.

 

Author(s) Details

Benjamin Wanger
Intelligence and Security Studies, Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil-Kano, Nigeria.

 

Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-47485-74-9

Audit ESG Reports through Blockchain Technology in Business Enterprises | Chapter 6 | Business, Management and Economics: Research Progress Vol. 5

Among the critical factors that affect the current financial and business environment are ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), auditing, and blockchain technology. Nowadays, ESG audit is a strong management tool for making sustainable investment decisions and promoting business activities while providing information about a company's long-term sustainability and compliance with ethical standards. On the other hand, blockchain technology is a cutting-edge technology that provides security transparency and decentralization. Based on a literature review, the purpose of this article is to explore these two concepts and how the use of blockchain technology could be used in ESG audit reports shaping and improving the concept of sustainable development in the future. The integration of blockchain technologies into ESG audits is essential for encountering the challenges with the current reporting methods.

 

Author (s) Details

Evangelia Pappa
Department of Marketing & Management, European University of Cyprus, Open University of Cyprus and Hellenic Open University, Greece.

 

Panagiotis Georgitseas
Department of Public Administration, School of Economy and Public Administration, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece.

 

George Tantis
Department of Public Administration, School of Economy and Public Administration, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece.

 

Panagiotis Kyriakogkonas
Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Economics, University of Western Macedonia, Greece.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/bmerp/v5/2628

Study on Marketing in Restaurants with a Presence on the Web: The Influence of Communication and Attributes Valued by Customers | Chapter 5 | Modern Perspectives in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 8

 The empirical study focused on restaurant companies having a web presence in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, with the goal of understanding the impact of communication and customer-valued features on these companies' marketing.

A questionnaire survey was created and disseminated around numerous restaurant companies and their respective consumers in order to finish this study.

Based on the findings, it was discovered that a decent location, the environment, and friendly service are the most important factors in attracting new consumers, particularly those who are female. This will help the company's recommendations to new customers, as this is how the majority of clients arrive at the restaurant for the first time. Social media and internet intermediaries, on the other hand, appear to play a role in how individuals learn about these businesses. As a result, we recommend that restaurant firms place a bigger investment on the three most important traits to customers, as well as on social media and online intermediaries, especially for women.

Author (S) Details

Maria Filipa Mourao
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Pedro Miguel Carvalho
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

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Strengthening Competitiveness of Multinationals through Relocation of Production to Asia: An Advance Study | Chapter 5 | Insights into Economics and Management Vol. 10

 This article investigates whether there is a strategic opportunity for a company producing products labeled "Made in Germany" to relocate production to Asia while retaining German engineering. This article focuses on the current market situations of several multinational corporations headquartered in Germany, which are facing increased competition from Asia due to disadvantages in product price, delivery costs, and transportation time caused by a non-adaptive and non-future oriented sourcing concept. Respondents from Asia were polled in an empirical research study about their willingness to accept the price of a 'Made in Germany' product, the importance of price, and their willingness to accept the price of a 'Made in Germany' product. opinion on delivery issues, as well as their acceptance of Asian local production A total of N = 636 (100.0 percent) responses were collected, with Asia accounting for n = 108 (17.0 percent). The findings are aimed at strategic management in German companies that can gain competitiveness by shifting production to Asia while keeping long-term requirements in mind. The study's findings suggest that the fundamental strategy of combining German engineering with local production in Asia is one worth pursuing in light of future market conditions. The findings also indicate that the current sourcing strategies of German multinationals may be incorrect and, as a result, require modification.

Author (s) Details

Dr. Daniel Feyerlein
Independent Strategy & Marketing Consultant, Heideck, Germany.

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