Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger system that allows multiple parties to record and verify transactions in a secure and transparent manner. However, blockchain networks are vulnerable to anomalies and frauds that can have serious consequences for the integrity and security of these...

This primer provides a comprehensive overview of the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in the financial services industry. It covers the various use cases of AI and ML, including fraud detection, customer behavior analysis, loan underwriting, investment...

A Primer on Critical Thinking and Business Ethics: Recent Conceptualizations of Critical Thinking (Volume 1) encapsulates new developments in Critical Thinking skills for MBA students, in the form of a broad-based cross disciplinary primer in business management, with a special focus on business...

Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) is a powerful and emerging technique for solving complex decision-making problems by learning from experience and interaction with an environment. In the field of finance, DRL has the potential to revolutionize the way we optimize portfolios, manage risk, and...

Distress or vulture investing requires a high level of business acumen combined with deep knowledge of accounting, finance, and corporate and restructuring law. In this paper, the authors provide a pedagogical discussion of an important - and socially beneficial - kind of vulture investing...

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act of 2012 directed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to amend Regulation A and increase the offering limit for issuances up to $50 million. The SEC implemented changes to Regulation A in 2015, establishing two tiers: Tier 1 for offerings up...

Narrative Finance is a relatively new field that aims to understand the narratives that shape financial markets and how these narratives influence market outcomes. This primer provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and terminologies, the history of Narrative Finance, the role of...