Business and Management in Asia: Finance and Investments in the Digital Age

This book presents an examination of the relationship between finance, investment, and digital transformation in the context of Asian business environment. It offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of these critical themes, providing a foundation for a profound understanding of the evolving digital business ecosystem.

Grounded in research, this work offers a wealth of practical insights and draws on empirical evidence from real-world case studies involving Asian startups. It equips readers with actionable knowledge, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to navigate the complex landscape of digital finance.

The book delves into topics such as application of AI in investment, finance, and its trustworthiness, the impact of digital cashless payments , and the role of academics in building the future of finance. Additionally, it explores the cooperative approach to fintech development, the future structure of banking in the digital age, and navigating the digital frontier: Central Bank Digital Currencies .

With a forward-looking perspective, the book examines emerging trends and technological advancements that will reshape the financial services industry. It scrutinizes the impact of AI and deep learning-based business models, the empowerment potential of digital microfinance, and regulation and taxation of crypto income within Asian markets. It offers a solid foundation for those seeking to make informed decisions and conduct rigorous research in this rapidly evolving field.

T​obias Endress is Assistant Professor at the AIT School of Management and Program Director Business Analytics & Digital Transformation. He has more than 20 years of professional experience in banking and finance, project business, digital transformation, and change management. His former (non-academic) roles include project and program manager, product owner, and business analyst. He has completed professional training for banking and graduated in Computer Science and Business Administration (IBW) at VWA Frankfurt (Germany) and in Business Economics at Avans+ in Breda (Netherlands). He got Master’s Degree in Leadership in Digital Communication at Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin) and University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), as well as Doctorate in Business Administration at the University of Gloucestershire (UK). He is Fellow of the EuroMed Academy of Business.

Yuosre F. Badir earned his Ph.D. in Management of Technology and an Executive Master’s in Management of Logistical Systems from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). He also holds an M.Sc. in Project Management from the University of Putra Malaysia (UPM) and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Benghazi, Libya.He is currently the Dean and a Professor of Technology and Innovation Management at the School of Management (SOM), the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Previously, he served for several years as the Director of Doctoral Programs (Ph.D. and DBA) at SOM. Before joining AIT in 2008, he held various academic and research positions, including Research Fellow at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Research Associate at EPFL, Lecturer at the European University in Geneva, and Visiting Scholar at the Business School of New York University (NYU). His work has been published in top peer-reviewed journals such as Research Policy, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, IEEE-TEM, among others. His research focuses on managing innovation, technology, and digital transformation in emerging market’s SMEs.