Finance
The Dark Side of Financial Regulation: Regulatory Capture
In the post-2008 financial crisis world, regulatory capture has emerged as a hot topic. Regulatory capture are those cases whereby individuals and businesses attempt to…
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services
Machine learning algorithms and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are changing the way we finance our lives. By automating tasks such as fraud and risk-management,…
Exploring Options Trading Strategies in Volatile Markets
Volatility can be both exciting and unnerving; yet they also present an opportunity to make profits with volatility options trading strategies. The key lies in…
Technological Innovations in Wealth Management
As the number of wealthy individuals increases and demands new services from wealth management firms, wealth management firms must adapt their business models and products….
Understanding NFTs and Their Impact on the Art and Finance Worlds
NFTs are growing more and more popular. While still in its infancy, this technology holds great promise to transform multiple industries. NFTs use blockchain to…
The Impact of Inflation on Investments and Personal Finances
Inflation causes prices to increase and can eat away at your purchasing power if income doesn’t rise accordingly. By investing judiciously, diversifying your portfolio, and…
Accounting
Advanced Accounting Practices – Techniques for Financial Reporting and Analysis
Financial analysis and reporting are powerful tools used by companies across industries to remain compliant, while also aiding management teams, investors, shareholders and customers in…
The Classification of Accounting Theory
The basic differences between accounting theory and behavioral theory are the principles and practices underlying them. The former focuses on how monetary investments are made,…
The Purpose of Accounting System
The purpose of an accounting system is to gather, communicate, measure, record, and report financial information. To do this, it requires the use of accounting…
Accounting Laws in the US
In 2002, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, a law that made significant changes to corporate governance and financial disclosures. It closed loopholes in accounting practices…
The Relationship Between Accounting Practices and Procedures
Your organization’s accounting practices and procedures dictate how financial information is recorded, reported, and protected. While accounting principles lay out the basic concepts that underlie…
Investment
Mortgage
Types of Mortgage Loans Available Today
homebuyers may think they need perfect credit and a substantial down payment to qualify for a mortgage loan, but that is no longer true –…
Mortgage 101 – Understanding the Basics of Home Loans
Home purchasing is one of the biggest investments people will make during their lives, yet many don’t have enough savings saved up for an outright…
An Assessment of the Retail Mortgage Market
A leading global IT solutions provider was looking to improve its understanding of the retail mortgage market in one of its European markets. They wanted…
Mortgage As a Source of Finance
Historically, people and businesses have used mortgages to purchase property. The borrower pays back the mortgage amount plus interest over a set period of time,…
Advantages of Legal Mortgage
A legal mortgage is a type of mortgage where the banker holds a security interest in an asset, such as real estate. A legal mortgage…
