Financial Markets and Corporate Finance: 5th International Conference on FMCF (ICFMCF2023), IIT Delhi, India, July 6-8

This book presents a selection of the best papers from the 5th International Conference on Financial Markets and Corporate Finance (ICFMCF2023), held in the Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi, in July 2023. In today's dynamic and swiftly changing financial environment, marked by heightened volatility and complexity, ensuring the financial sector's resilience is paramount. The contents of this book address this gap by offering state-of-the-art research in the fields of financial institutions, financial markets, and corporate finance. The book specifically explores dynamic topics such as risk management in banks, the growth of fintech, cryptocurrencies, the proliferating usage of derivative instruments, CSR policies, and the effect of corporate governance and earnings management on firm performance, with a special emphasis on emerging economies. The studies utilize advanced and innovative qualitative and quantitative techniques to offer valuable insights into finance. The studies included in this book deliberate on theoretical work, empirical findings, and policy implications related to financial markets and corporate finance. Given the scope, the range of papers in this collection benefits academics, practitioners, industry experts, and policymakers seeking economic insights to address various challenges.