Advanced Business & Financial Management is a core paper under the revised CAIIB 2026 syllabus, prescribed by the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF). This updated 2026 edition by Macmillan Education is a comprehensive courseware designed specifically for CAIIB aspirants and senior banking professionals. In today?s dynamic financial environment, banking professionals are expected to possess advanced knowledge of financial management, corporate valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and emerging business solutions such as Green Finance and Sustainable Financing. This book addresses these evolving requirements with strong emphasis on practical financial decision-making, emerging technologies, and modern business management practices. The content is structured in a modular format to ensure conceptual clarity, real-world application, and focused exam preparation, making it one of the most relevant and updated preparation resources for CAIIB 2026. Module A: The Management Process ? Covers Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing, and Controlling. Explains strategic decision-making, leadership effectiveness, and performance management in modern banking and financial institutions. Module B: Advanced Concepts of Financial Management ? Financial strategies, financial and operating leverages, capital investment decisions (including international projects), risk and uncertainty in capital budgeting, and advanced financial decision-making frameworks. Module C: Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions ? Corporate valuation techniques including DCF (Discounted Cash Flow), mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and deal structuring with practical insights for high-level financial roles. Module D: Emerging Business Solutions ? Hybrid start-up finance, private equity, venture capital, Artificial Intelligence in business, business analytics, SPACs, Green Finance, and Sustainable Financing trends shaping global banking. Subject: Advanced Business & Financial Management Examination: CAIIB (Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers) Prescribed By: IIBF (Indian Institute of Banking & Finance) Edition: 2026 Updated Edition Publisher: Macmillan Education India Level: Advanced / Professional Ideal For: CAIIB Aspirants, Senior Banking Professionals, Bank Officers, Finance Executives, Corporate Finance Professionals