Regulation and Inclusivity in Finance and Accounting: Navigating Regulatory Frameworks and Technological Advancements

This edited book explores the intersection of inclusivity, ethics, and innovation in the financial sector. It examines the impact of global and regional regulations, highlighting both compliance challenges and opportunities for innovation. The book discusses strategies for making financial services accessible to underrepresented groups, the role of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain in shaping regulatory practices, and the importance of ethical standards and strong governance. It also discusses the progress of global standardization efforts and offers guidelines for developing inclusive financial policies. Real-world case studies and practical tools are provided to help apply these concepts in the real world.

Dr. Nadia Mansour is a doctor in finance, a visiting researcher, an assistant professor and a post-doctor in sustainable finance at the University of Salamanca- Spain. Dr. Nadia is an expert in sustainable finance at UNDP. She is a trainer at CREACT4MED, a trainer of trainers with USAID Job and Erasmus. Her research interests focus on Finance, sustainable development, and Innovation. She is an academic member and ambassador of the Communication Institute of Greece, a conference chairperson, a committee member of indexed conferences, an Editorial Board Member of IGI GLOBAL, Taylor & Francis, and Springer, a reviewer in IGI Global, Emerald, and Wiley. Dr. Nadia is an associate editor of” Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment “and an editor in chief of “International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL),”

She has presented various scientific papers at international (France, Morocco, USA, Turkey) and national conferences. She is also a keynote speaker and session chair at several conferences in Turkey, India, UAE, and Spain. She has several published articles in ranked journals and chapters (IGI Global, Emerald, Springer, Palgrave Macmillan) and edited books (Taylor & Francis, Springer, IGI Global, Emerald).

Dr. Amit Kumar Singh is a professor in the Department of Commerce at Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, India, with over two decades of teaching experience. He specializes in finance, particularly in IPOs, capital markets, and investment management. Prof. Singh has published over 100 research papers and has guided numerous doctoral candidates. He has also held various administrative roles and actively participates in international conferences, often receiving best paper awards.

Vikas Garg, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Management at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Noida, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India. He has over 20 years of experience with over 10 PhD scholars under his guidance. He has published numerous research papers in various Scopus- and ABDC-indexed international and national journals. He is acting as Associate Editor of the Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment (indexed in the WoS and Scopus). He is also the Book Series Editor with Taylor and Francis for three book series: Technology Innovations: Strategies for Business Sustainability and Growth; Emerging Trends in Technology in Management and Commerce; and Electronic Commerce Management for Business. He has been working with new innovative ideas in the field of patents and copyrights. He has been the lead organizer in conducting various international conferences, workshops, and case study competitions, including those affiliated with IEEE. He has been conferred many national and international awards for being the best academician, researcher, and employee.