Financial Modeling with Spreadsheets, Python, AI, and More
A special issue of Journal of Risk and Financial Management (ISSN 1911-8074). This special issue belongs to the section "Financial Technology and Innovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 304
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fintech; financial modeling; market microstructure; behavioural finance
Interests: fintech; corporate finance; investments
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue (SI) of Journal of Risk and Financial Management (JRFM) is seeking contributions that explore the intersection of financial modeling with modern technologies, including spreadsheets, Python, AI, and other related tools and techniques. This SI invites researchers, practitioners, and experts in the fields of finance, data science, artificial intelligence, and spreadsheet modeling to submit their original research papers, case studies, and innovative solutions. This SI welcomes submissions on a wide range of topics related to financial modeling, including but not limited to:
- Innovations in Financial Modeling: Present novel approaches and methodologies for creating and optimizing financial models using contemporary tools.
- Risk Management and Scenario Analysis: Present research on risk modeling, stress testing, and scenario analysis in financial decision making. Address how financial modeling and technology can aid in compliance with evolving financial regulations.
- Modeling Financial Decisions: Explore the choice and impact of discount rates, time horizon, and cash flows.
- Financial Forecasting and Budgeting: Explore the latest trends and technologies in financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
- AI and Machine Learning in Finance: Explore the application of AI and machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling, risk assessment, and trading strategies. Investigate the influence of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies on financial modeling and analysis.
- Integration of Python in Financial Analysis: Share experiences and insights into using Python or Python-in-Excel for financial data analysis, visualization, and automation.
Dr. Bill Hu
Prof. Dr. Joon Ho Hwang
Dr. Ying Johnson
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- financial modeling
- compliance modeling
- retirement modeling
- project finance
- risk management
- financial forecasting
- artificial intelligence
- data science
- Python
- Excel
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