Future trends and challenges of financial risk management in the digital economy

Abstract

In this paper, the future trends and challenges of financial risk management are considered. First, the historical developments and current status of financial risk management are assessed. Then, key features of the financial industry in the digital economy are discussed. It is argued that the technology innovations, particularly in computing and telecommunication, will continue to have an important influence on the future development of financial risk management. Based the past and present of financial risk management as well as the general trends in the financial industry, some future trends and challenges of financial risk management in the digital economy are discussed. Finally, some implications for financial institutions, corporations and emerging economies are given.

Citation

Li, S. (2003), "Future trends and challenges of financial risk management in the digital economy", Managerial Finance, Vol. 29 No. 5/6, pp. 111-125. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074350310768797