This section focuses on the new technologies and investment strategies that have become a prevalent part of Bank­ing, Finance, and Accounting in the wake of the recent global economic crisis.

In business, to stagnate is to perish, so business leaders in particular are constantly looking to the future. Recent developments discussed in this section include international banking operations, pervasive and social computing tools, and online and mobile investment portfolios. The final 12 chapters of this extensive three-volume reference conclude with a detailed look at emerging trends in the field of Banking, Finance, and Accounting.