A Managerial Approach Ali, Muhammad. editor Leong, Choi-Meng. editor Puah, Chin-Hong. editor Raza, Syed Ali. editor Sivanandan, Premagowrie. editor uk 2024 First edition 2024 eng 1 online resource (221 pages) : illustrations ; The era of digital transformation brings to small and medium-sized enterprises new challenges and complex issues that need to be navigated carefully and effectively to keep pace with the rate of local and global changes, to continue operating efficiently and competitively. Strategic Financial Management is a comprehensive exploration of contemporary financial challenges from a managerial perspective with interesting and insightful chapters that address sustainability reporting, ESG integration, globalization's impact on financial strategies, and corporate governance. Investigating theoretical frameworks, identifying problems, and discussing implications for managers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, regulatory changes and compliance challenges are dissected in this book, providing a timely guide for managers to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Managing financial talent is recognised as a crucial element in achieving organizational success, and the role of data management and analytics in finance is emphasised in informed decision-making, which are interwoven in the chapters of this book. Exploring the dynamics of financial communication and stakeholder relations, and acknowledging their pivotal role in maintaining organizational trust, the chapters contribute to the ongoing dialogue on sustainability, governance, and financial strategies. Strategic Financial Management provides valuable guidance for managers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in navigating the complexities of the modern financial landscape. Chapter 1: Sustainability Reporting, Value Creation and Effective Corporate Governance: A Managerial Perspective -- Chapter 2: Sustainability and ESG Integration -- Chapter 3: Globalization and International Financial Strategies -- Chapter 4: Financial Risk Management in the Digital Age -- Chapter 5: Corporate Governance for SMEs: Theory, Problem and Implications -- Chapter 6: Managing Financial Talent in a Competitive World -- Chapter 7: Data Management and Analytics in Finance -- Chapter 8: Regulatory Changes and Compliance Challenges -- Chapter 9: Financial Communication and Stakeholder Relations -- Chapter 10: Financial Decision-Making in Uncertain Markets -- Chapter 11: Corporate Governance Benefits for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): An Effective Policy Management -- Chapter 12: Cost, Issues and Hindrances for Implementing Corporate Governance in SMEs. Edited by Muhammad Ali, Choi-Meng Leong, Chin-Hong Puah, Syed Ali Raza, and Premagowrie Sivanandan. Includes bibliographical references and index. Strategic management Finance HG173 .S773 2024 9781836081081 https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=31347191 https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=31347191 120830 20260428103131.0