The Changing Financial Landscape
The Changing Financial Landscape

Author: Goran Karanovic

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-01-01

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 303082778X

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This book offers new insights and perspectives on the financial and banking sector in Europe with a special focus on Central and Southeastern European countries. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis of primary sources and datasets, the book examines both the financial development and performance of the real sector of the economy and the impact and involvement of the banking sector. The contributions offer new insights into current financial innovations and discuss best practices in innovative financial solutions. They also highlight new perspectives in finance and analyze characteristic problems in the real and banking sectors in various European countries. The insights and financial solutions presented in this book will be of interest to scholars of finance and financial economics as well as practitioners in the financial industry and policy makers.

The Changing Landscape of the European Financial Services Sector
The Changing Landscape of the European Financial Services Sector

Author: Carlo Alberto Carnevale

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13:

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Major forces confront the European financial services sector, changing its competitive dynamics and thus its strategic renewal context. This paper investigates the pace of diffusion of two of these strategic renewal-enabling forces, investigates whether the pace of diffusion across countries has became more similar, and assesses the impact of these developments on the European financial landscape. Focussing on five European Union countries during the period 1990-1999,the changing strategic renewal context is examined by looking at the pace of diffusion of technological innovations in bank services and EU banking regulations. The impact these two forces have on the privatisation processes in two late mover countries and on the industry structure is also analysed. Preliminary findings suggest a substantial decrease over time in country-specific patterns of diffusion, and the emergence of industry-generic patterns. The increasing speed of diffusion within the European financial services sector will give rise to a hyper-competitive landscape in the beginning of the 21st century. Understanding the emergence of this changing landscape creates important managerial challenges for incumbent firms embarking on strategic renewal journeys, as well as for new entrants, whether they operate in the financial services sector or in sectors facing similar developments.Key Words : Financial services sector, strategic renewal, Europe, country comparison.

Financial Regulation in the EU
Financial Regulation in the EU

Author: Raphaël Douady

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-08-29

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 3319442872

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Financial regulation has dramatically evolved and strengthened since the crisis on both sides of the Atlantic, with enhanced international coordination through the G-20 and the Financial Stability Board and, at the regional level, a definite contribution from the European Union. However the new regulatory environment has its critics, with many divergent voices arguing that over-regulation has become a root cause of our current economic stagnation. This book provides a bigger picture view of the impact and future of financial regulation in the EU, exploring the relationship between microeconomic incentives and macroeconomic growth, regulation and financial integration, and the changes required in economic policy to further European integration. Bringing together contributions from law, economics and management science, it offers readers an accessible but rigorous understanding of the current state of play of the regulatory environment, and on the future challenges. Coverage will include: • A review of the recent regulatory changes from a legal and economic perspective • Analysis of how the economic model of financial institutions and entities is impacted by the new frameworks • How to improve securitization and new instruments under MIFID II • Issues in the enhanced supervision under delegated acts for AIFMD, CRR-CRD IV and Solvency II • How long term funding can be supplied in lieu of the non-conventional monetary policies • A new architecture for a safer and more efficient European financial system Financial Regulation in the EU provides much needed clarity on the impact of new financial regulation and the future of the economy, and will prove a must have reference for all those working in, researching and affected by these changes.

Sustainable Land Management in a European Context
Sustainable Land Management in a European Context

Author: Thomas Weith

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-08-28

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 3030508412

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This open access book presents and discusses current issues and innovative solution approaches for land management in a European context. Manifold sustainability issues are closely interconnected with land use practices. Throughout the world, we face increasing conflict over the use of land as well as competition for land. Drawing on experience in sustainable land management gained from seven years of the FONA programme (Research for Sustainable Development, conducted under the auspices of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research), the book stresses and highlights co-design processes within the “co-creation of knowledge”, involving collaboration in transdisciplinary research processes between academia and other stakeholders. The book begins with an overview of the current state of land use practices and the subsequent need to manage land resources more sustainably. New system solutions and governance approaches in sustainable land management are presented from a European perspective on land use. The volume also addresses how to use new modes of knowledge transfer between science and practice. New perspectives in sustainable land management and methods of combining knowledge and action are presented to a broad readership in land system sciences and environmental sciences, social sciences and geosciences. This book received the Gerd Albers Award. The prize is awarded by the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP).

The Future of Retail Banking in Europe
The Future of Retail Banking in Europe

Author: Oonagh McDonald

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2003-03-28

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0470855746

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Within Europe, the banking sector is commencing a period of considerable change and consolidation. Advances in technology, competition from the non-banking sector, the introduction of the Euro, a European Central bank and, possibly, pan-European Regulation, combined with the challenge from US banks, increased mergers and changing practices means 21st century banking is changing immeasurably. The Future of Retail Banking in Europe is written in an accessible style by Oonagh McDonald and Kevin Keasey, two of the leading authorities in the field and includes: In-depth analysis of the banking structures in all the major European markets. Foreword by Guy Warren, Head of Banking, Europe, Unisys Corporation Unique insights into the industry from the CEOs of major European banks. The challenges being faced in the industry and predictions into what the future holds for retail banking in Europe. This book will be essential reading for middle and senior managers in the banking and financial service sectors, both suppliers and investors in the banking sector, and MBA students.