Advances in technology, with accompanying positive impact on the global economy, are not without a dark side. From the initial threat to human capital, to the increase in the complexity of crimes and their investigations. The intensity of cybercrimes currently facing economies is overwhelming. This has necessitated the need to boost the preparedness of agencies involved in the fight against crime, and training is the foundation, while also adequately fortifying individuals and corporations who are potential victims of these crimes.
To this end, this book – Financial Intelligence: From Personal Wealth to Global Impact – has been conceived and written to equip individuals, including entrepreneurs, service providers, and law enforcement personnel, with the requisite knowledge to properly manage personal and organisational finances while also navigating the dynamic and complex world of financial crimes. The three main components of financial intelligence entail understanding the foundation, the art, and the analysis. They entail a solid foundation in the principles of economic (financial) crime, including how to identify, analyse, and report suspicious activities; practical training to detect patterns, track financial flows, and uncover the hidden tactics used by criminals – application of analytical tools; hands-on learning with case studies illustrating how investigators successfully dismantle financial crime networks – the appreciation of real-world insights.
The evolution of financial intelligence is attributable to Napoleon Hill’s Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success. Napoleon Hill was one of America’s great, influential thinkers who continues to have an enormous impact today.” ―Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine. Bestselling author Napoleon Hill reveals the seven principles that facilitate success among entities amidst obstacles.
Using his legendary ability to reach the root of human potential, Napoleon Hill digs deep to reveal how fear, procrastination, anger, and jealousy prevent us from realising our personal goals. This long-suppressed parable, once considered too controversial to publish, was written by Hill in 1938 following the publication of his classic bestseller, Think and Grow Rich. Annotated and edited for a contemporary audience by Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold co-author Sharon Lechter, the book is profound, powerful, resonant, and rich with insight that heralds financial intelligence.
Financial intelligence is key to the success of an entity, whether individual or corporate, public or private. Financial intelligence includes several elements of personal finance, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and making sound financial decisions, even for retirement. It also impacts the success of businesses by ensuring wise investing and tracking of investments. It is also relevant in combating financial crime by ensuring compliance and identifying leakages in the conventional flow of funds.
