{"product_id":"the-sustainable-finance-operating-system-the-value-chain-of-capital-hardcover","title":"The Sustainable Finance Operating System: The Value Chain of Capital - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWolfgang Spiess-Knafl\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe financial markets are experiencing a profound transformation with the introduction of new sustainability-focused regulations. Large shifts often come with disruptions and confusion. This book introduces the 'operating system' for financial markets, exploring how changes are implemented across the capital value chain.\u003c\/p\u003e First, it presents the new operating system governing information and capital flows between the companies and the capital owners. While specific regulations differ, their general aim is remarkably similar: redirecting global capital flows. Second, the book looks at how these regulations are implemented on the ground level. It analyzes how capital managers are taking decisions, considering the non-financial preferences of the capital owners. It also analyzes the new emerging IT landscape which helps companies to comply and leverage the new set of information provided by the new regulation. This book offers a comprehensive look at the complex and multi-dimensional integration of sustainability into finance. The overview of the technological landscape will be an additional benefit for those looking to implement sustainability-related changes in their processes. The book will be of interest to students, researchers, and policymakers in sustainable finance and capital market regulation.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe financial markets are experiencing a profound transformation with the introduction of new sustainability-focused regulations. Large shifts often come with disruptions and confusion. This book introduces the 'operating system' for financial markets, exploring how changes are implemented across the capital value chain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst, it presents the new operating system governing information and capital flows between the companies and the capital owners. While specific regulations differ, their general aim is remarkably similar: redirecting global capital flows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecond, the book looks at how these regulations are implemented on the ground level. It analyzes how capital managers are taking decisions, considering the non-financial preferences of the capital owners. It also analyzes the new emerging IT landscape which helps companies to comply and leverage the new set of information provided by the new regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book offers a comprehensive look at the complex and multi-dimensional integration of sustainability into finance. The overview of the technological landscape will be an additional benefit for those looking to implement sustainability-related changes in their processes. The book will be of interest to students, researchers, and policymakers in sustainable finance and capital market regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWolfgang Spiess-Knafl\u003c\/strong\u003e is Co-Director of the European Center for Social Finance at Munich Business School, bringing experience from both practice and research. This includes an engineering degree, experience as an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley, doctoral research at Technical University Munich, and post-doctoral research at Zeppelin University focusing on the intersection of society, innovation, and finance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is also involved in Society Intelligence, developing AI models and IT systems to address social challenges. Wolfgang is the author of \u003cem\u003eImpact Investing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eArtificial Intelligence and Blockchain for Social Impact\u003c\/em\u003e alongside multiple peer-reviewed articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWolfgang Spiess-Knafl\u003c\/strong\u003e is Co-Director of the European Center for Social Finance at Munich Business School, bringing experience from both practice and research. This includes an engineering degree, experience as an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley, doctoral research at Technical University Munich, and post-doctoral research at Zeppelin University focusing on the intersection of society, innovation, and finance.\u003c\/p\u003e Wolfgang has provided technical assistance to over 40 sustainable finance intermediaries across the European Union and led policy advisory projects for national and European policymakers. This blend of theory and practice informs the book's analysis of how sustainability is implemented in financial markets. He is also involved in Society Intelligence, developing AI models and IT systems to address social challenges. Wolfgang is the author of \u003cem\u003eImpact Investing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eArtificial Intelligence and Blockchain for Social Impact\u003c\/em\u003e alongside multiple peer-reviewed articles.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 161\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47434450305245,"sku":"9783031974984","price":78.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/iXaNJz_2vE9783031974984.webp?v=1771377444","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-sustainable-finance-operating-system-the-value-chain-of-capital-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}