This book examines the intersection of three major topics in modern finance within emerging financial systems: how new technologies and financial tools such as FinTech, digital platforms, blockchain, AI, are changing financial systems; how financial systems can support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and long-term economic resilience; and the rules, policies, and institutional frameworks that shape how innovations and sustainability practices are regulated, organized, and managed. Together, the book combines theory, empirical evidence, and real-world applications to show how financial systems in developing or emerging markets are evolving in response to these trends.

The book provides readers with a structured, deep understanding of how modern financial systems in emerging economies evolve and how innovation, sustainability, and governance must be integrated to build stable, ethical, and future-ready financial systems.

Qian Long Kweh is a Professor at the School of Management, Canadian University Dubai, with over 15 years of experience in tertiary education and a PhD from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah. He is recognized for his influential research in performance management, corporate social responsibility, intellectual capital, and the list goes on. He has published extensively in top ISI-indexed journals. He also secured notable funding for his research and is a passionate educator committed to delivering intellectually engaging and practical learning experiences in accounting, advancing lifelong success among his students.

Zakariya Chabani is an accomplished academic and researcher, known for his extensive work in international trade and business strategy. As an Associate Professor at the Canadian University of Dubai, his research focuses on global strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a special interest in sustainability. Zakariya holds dual PhDs in Politics of Economy and Management, and his work has been widely recognized, including winning the prestigious Emerald Literati Award in 2022 for Outstanding Paper. With 17 peer-reviewed articles and contributions to six books, Zakariya’s research continues to shape discussions on sustainable business practices, particularly within the MENA region.

Dr. Soumaya Askri is a senior academic leader with over 26 years of experience across North Africa and the UAE. She holds a PhD from Panthéon-Sorbonne University (Paris 1), France, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), a Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE), and a Chartered Manager (CMgr). She brings a strong track record in academic leadership, programme transformation, and institutional development, having led undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA programmes, and chaired strategic initiatives in research, industry engagement, and responsible management education. Her leadership focuses on aligning academic strategy with innovation, market relevance, and global standards. Her work sits at the intersection of AI, digital transformation, and sustainability, where she contributes to shaping future-ready business education and strengthening university–industry ecosystems. An established author and research contributor, she is committed to advancing impactful, globally connected, and industry-aligned higher education.