"Emerging Markets and Financial Resilience presents a picture of finance research on emerging markets as was presented in the 14th Malaysian Finance Association (MFA) Conference in 2012. The issue of financial resilience in emerging markets is apt and timely as emerging countries are faced with unique challenges as to how they continue contributing and driving regional and global economic growth. The biggest challenge for emerging markets is in finding ways to sustain its current trajectory and taking a more decisive role in shaping the global financial architecture to ensure sustainable growth. Specifically, the book covers topics in financial markets and development, international finance, foreign direct investment, portfolio management, corporate finance, and banking"-- Provided by publisher