Handbook of Research on Strategic Developments and Regulatory Practice in Global Finance

The global financial crisis has called to attention the importance of financial development to economic growth as modern countries continue to struggle with debt, unemployment, and slow growth. However, a lack of agreement on how to define and measure financial development slows the development of global financial systems and markets. The Handbook of Research on Strategic Developments and Regulatory Practice in Global Finance creates a common framework for not only identifying but discussing the key factors in establishing a strong global market and financial system. This book will be a valuable reference for those interested in an in-depth understanding of the financial markets and global finance, including academics, professionals, and government agencies and institutions.

Özlem Olgu joined Koç University as an Assistant Professor in Accounting and Finance in September 2007 after completing her MSc Finance and PhD Finance degrees at the University of Leicester. She completed her undergraduate degree in Banking and Finance at the Near East University, Cyprus, and was awarded a scholarship to continue her studies to Masters level. Prior to joining Koç University she worked as a lecturer in finance at the University of Hertfordshire. Her research interests and publication record cover a range of banking topics. Most recently, the focus has been on production theory, investigating the efficiency and productivity levels of European banking and transition economies, together with a more in-depth analysis of Turkey. In particular, she is interested in dealing with the economies-of-scale effects on performance measurement as well as the effects of macroeconomic factors on productivity growth.

Hasan Dinçer is an Associate Professor of finance at Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Istanbul-Turkey. Dr. Dinçer has BAs in Financial Markets and Investment Management at Marmara University. He received PhD in Finance and Banking with his thesis entitled The Effect of Changes on the Competitive Strategies of New Service Development in the Banking Sector. He has work experience in finance sector as portfolio specialist and his major academic studies focusing on financial instruments, performance evaluation, and economics. He is the executive editor of the International Journal of Finance and Banking Studies (IJFBS) and the founder member of the Society for the Study of Business and Finance (SSBF).

Ümit Hacioglu is an Associate Professor of finance at Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Istanbul-Turkey. Dr. Hacioglu has BAs in Business Administration and International Relations (2002). He received PhD in Finance and Banking with his thesis entitled Effects of Conflict on Equity Performance. Finance and Banking, Strategic Management, and International Political Economy are the main pillars of his interdisciplinary studies. He is the executive editor of the International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (IJRBS) and the founder member of the Society for the Study of Business and Finance (SSBF).