Includes bibliographical references and index.

Global financial system and competitiveness -- Competitiveness and strategies in global financial system -- Application of statistical visualization tools on global competitiveness data -- Analyzing the efficiency of european banks : a DEA based risk and profitability approach -- The role of the World Bank in global development -- The central banking operations in global economy -- Competitive banking and micro-finance strategies -- Foreign ownership and bank efficiency : evidence from turkey -- Convergence in bank credit: a study of the major Indian states over the period 1972-2010 -- Causality between credit deposit ratio and credit share in major Indian states during 1972 -2008 -- Can access to microfinance reduce hiv prevalence among women : evidence from the literature -- The impact of microfinance bank credit scheme -- Stock market and portfolio investments -- A competitive approach to financial issues : modern finance theory -- A comparative hybrid method in technical analysis for stock selection process in banking sector by fuzzy AHP-topsis and vikor method -- Momentum effect in stocks returns -- Impact of the volatility of macroeconomic variables on the volatility of stock market returns : the Nigeria's experience -- Globalization of financial risks and the nature of common stocks -- A market analysis approach to portfolio theories -- Social and behavioral strategies in finance -- Behavioral finance in theory and practice -- Racial differences in financial socialization and financial behaviors of U.S. college students -- Innovative work behaviors in turkish banking sector -- The role of social media strategies in competitive banking operations worldwide -- Innovative strategies devised by indian microfinance institutions -- Local issues & strategies in finance -- Evaluating the banking sector recapitalization for economic growth in Nigeria -- Emerging legal issues in banking operations -- Financial distress and bankruptcy costs -- Analysis of spatial price efficiency in rural and urban markets in nigeria -- Currency and interest rate effect on financial ratios : technology case on ISE -- Financial control and ratio analysis in local governments -- About the contributors -- Index.

"This book explores the concept of a global industry through case studies, emerging research, and interdisciplinary perspectives applicable to a variety of fields in banking and finance"--

In a globalized financial market, the success of an organization in one country is often inextricably linked to the economic viability of an array of other nations and governments. As such, global concerns--the simultaneous consideration of global and local aspects of business--often take precedence. Global Strategies in Banking and Finance explores the concept of a glocal industry through case studies, emerging research, and interdisciplinary perspectives applicable to a variety of fields in banking and finance. Within these pages, researchers and practitioners will discover tips, strategies, and best practices towards maintaining a competitive advantage and positioning their respective organizations in the global marketplace.