Banking Technology

A diverse and growing range of financial institutions and platforms—from PayPal and Venmo to WeChat, Alipay, and the brave new world of stablecoins—has harnessed new technology to disrupt the system of money and payments as we know it. Beyond Banks explains why this disruption holds out the promise of faster, cheaper, more convenient, and more secure payments, but also how it increasingly risks exposing consumers, businesses, and governments to the problem of bad money.

Over the past decade financial service innovations have contributed to a completely new way in which customers can bank, threatening the status quo of traditional retail banks, and redefining a banking model which has been in place for generations. These new technological advancements have facilitated the rapid emergence of digital banking firms and FinTech companies, leading to established banks being forced to swiftly increase their pace of digital adoption.

Blockchain technology could affect governance itself by supporting new organizational structures that promote more democratic and participatory decision making. Primavera De Filippi and Aaron Wright acknowledge this potential and urge the law to catch up. That is because disintermediation - a blockchain's greatest asset - subverts critical regulation. By cutting out middlemen, such as online operators and multinational corporations, blockchains run the risk of undermining the capacity of governmental authorities to supervise activities in banking, commerce, law, and other vital areas.

Dive into the wave of the future with our exhilarating new eBook, "Finance and AI"! This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive exploration of two of the most dominant trends in the modern world - finance and artificial intelligence. Seamlessly crafted for enthusiasts and professionals alike, it is set to open your eyes to the shocking convergence of these two seemingly disparate industries. Set out in easy-to-digest chapters, "Finance and AI" kickstarts you into your journey with a captivating introduction to financial technology and the emergence of AI in finance. It unveils how these...

One of the most lucrative fields in business, investment banking frequently perplexes even banking professionals working within its complex laws. Investment Banking For Dummies remedies common misconceptions with a straightforward assessment of banking fundamentals. Written by experts in stock market proceedings, this book runs parallel to an introductory course in investment banking.

The Promise of Blockchain delivers a clear, insightful, and surprisingly entertaining guide to one of the most hyped—and most misunderstood—technologies of our time. Economist and futurist Jason Schenker cuts through the confusion, decoding blockchain, Bitcoin, and crypto-assets for business professionals, investors, policymakers, and tech-curious readers alike. From poolside conversations with Federal Reserve officials to private briefings at NATO, Schenker has been on the front lines of blockchain’s rise. In this book, he distills years of research, speaking, and advising into a ...

As the prospect of a secure financial future and a comfortable retirement becomes increasingly remote for many, and experts are concluding that conventional investing and financial planning strategies aren’t working, Pamela Yellen reveals an extraordinary, little-known but time-tested method for growing wealth safely and predictably, even when the stock and real-estate markets and other investments tumble.

In the constantly evolving world of finance, a solid technical foundation is an essential tool for success. Until the welcomed arrival of authors Josh Rosenbaum and Josh Pearl, no one had taken the time to properly codify the lifeblood of the corporate financier's work - namely, valuation, through all of the essential lenses of an investment banker. With the release of Investment Banking, Third Edition, Rosenbaum and Pearl once again have created the definitive guide that they wish had existed when they were trying to break into Wall Street.

In the ever-pulsing heart of Wall Street, The City, Central, and other international financial centers, where billion-dollar deals dance before dawn and strategy is etched in spreadsheets, investment banking stands as both art and science. Davidsons's audiobook is your gateway into that high-stakes world—a comprehensive study guide designed for the thinker in motion. Whether you’re navigating morning traffic, pacing through your workout, or washing away the day’s routine, this guide flows with you.

During the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, our financial infrastructure failed. Governments bailed out the very institutions that let the economy down. This episode spurred a serious rethink of our financial system. In DeFi and the Future of Finance, Campbell R. Harvey, Ashwin Ramachandran, and Joey Santoro introduce the new world of decen­tralized finance. The book argues that the current financial landscape is ripe for dis­ruption and we are seeing, in real time, the reinvention of finance.

Central banking is magic. With a few words, the Fed can lift the stock market out of desperation and catapult it towards euphoric highs. With a few keystrokes, the Fed can conjure up trillions of dollars and fund virtually unlimited Federal spending. And with a few poor decisions, the Fed can plunge the entire world into a recession. The Federal Reserve is one of the most powerful institutions in the world, and also one of the most difficult to understand.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge of complex banking practices, better understand the history of international finance, or simply learn more about central banking as it relates to your everyday life, this book will give you a comprehensive introduction and solid foundation for future study.

This book will teach you how to set up a banking policy and how to use the banking policy to invest in real estate.

If you want to be wealthy, do what the wealthy do! It sounds so simple, but this advice is seldom followed. We have 10 percent of the population controlling 90 percent of the wealth. And what do most people do? They follow the same strategies of the 90 percent of the population that controls 10 percent of the wealth! Ninety percent of millionaires and billionaires became wealthy through real estate. This is a time-tested, proven way to become wealthy.

What is investment banking? How do investment bankers generate profit for their clients? What is the function of each specialty? How has the industry changed in the past decade? Investment Banking Explained answers these questions - and offers a complete overview of this complex industry. In easy-to-understand language, Investment Banking Explained provides everything you need to identify structures, strategies, and operational aspects of investment banking, and it offers thorough examinations of the operations of the world's most successful firms.

In recent decades, credit unions have seen unprecedented threats, due in large part to an eighty-year-old business model and an inability to adapt quickly to a digital economy. But Kirk Drake has devised a powerful plan to revitalize these noble institutions, making them more competitive, more creative, more connected with their membership, and more in tune with the times. A serial entrepreneur focused on credit-union technology, Drake has written a must-read manual for every CU board member, CEO, and management team in America. The first and only book of its kind, CU 2.0 offers essential ...

Unleash the Power of AI to Transform Your Business In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it's a game-changing force reshaping industries and redefining the rules of business. AI Unleashed: Transforming Business with Intelligent Technology provides a practical roadmap for leveraging AI to gain a competitive edge, optimize operations, and drive unprecedented growth. Inside this book, you'll discover: The foundational principles of AI: Demystifying complex concepts with clear explanations and real-world examples. ...

Jim Simons is the greatest moneymaker in modern financial history. His record bests those of legendary investors, including Warren Buffett, George Soros and Ray Dalio. Yet Simons and his strategies are shrouded in mystery. The financial industry has long craved a look inside Simons's secretive hedge fund, Renaissance Technologies and veteran Wall Street Journal reporter Gregory Zuckerman delivers the goods.

DeFi, an abbreviated portmanteau that means decentralized finance, is a fading buzzword that was most heard along with AI, blockchain, and Web 3.0 a couple of years back before being locked up for nearly 2 years due to a global pandemic. The good news is that you remember hearing the word, and the excellent news is that it's a subset of Web 3.0 technology that is set to empower every Internet user around the globe in a manner that democratizes financial tools in which the poorest individual with very little money to their name will gain access to educational, social, and software tools that...

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