Bøker av Claudio Scardovi

Strategy and Finance are generally viewed as two separate subjects. Once regarded with fascination, they have become the subject of strong criticism, the first considered too theoretical and long-term to be of any use and the second too speculative and short-term to contribute to value creation. This book argues, however, that strategy and finance are in fact value twins, both of which need a thorough overhaul, from their tool kits to their end goals. The author contends that we rely on strategic and financial frameworks that were developed decades ago but, in an increasingly complex and risky environment, these need to undergo a profound transformation, one which follows an intertwined approach, enabling companies to achieve the twin goals of value creation and sustainability, consistently and successfully.The book provides a fresh and innovative view of strategy and finance. It discusses the concept of strategy extensively, examining its history, application, and importance in modern business. It also explores how strategy has evolved and how it can be adapted to better serve companies in a rapidly changing business landscape. The book emphasises the role of finance in corporate strategy, suggesting that it is a crucial element in achieving sustainable business success, exploring how financial tools and concepts can be integrated with strategic planning to drive growth and value creation. Further, it explores how strategic and financial planning can be used to manage business risks effectively. Readers are given useful insights via the inclusion of case studies from numerous industries, including corporations, banks, and wealth and asset managers, and these real-world examples serve to close the gap between theory and practice.

This book analyzes the set of forces driving the global financial system toward a period of radical transformation and explores the transformational challenges that lie ahead for global and regional or local banks and other financial intermediaries.

This book discusses the most critical issues relating to the recovery of bad loans - a major problem that European banks urgently need to address and resolve.

Maps the key innovation initiatives and competitive advantages for banks, drawing examples from real cases of banks and fintech/digital challengers, and from the author's consulting experience. A methodological approach is taken to discuss the hypothetical "singularity bank", a bank that could make redundant most of its human resources.