This assignment provides a detailed analysis of various research studies related to financial markets. It includes a longitudinal study of pre-and post-crisis regulatory technology, effects of financial inclusion on macroeconomic variables in Nigeria, causal relationship between stock market valuation and foreign direct investment, fair value accounting practices, performance analysis of Oman's banking sector, and more. The review also covers the role of financial derivatives in risk management and transformation from class banking to mass banking through inclusive finance. A paradigm shift is observed in the way businesses approach global expansion, with a focus on defining best practices and improving financial positions.