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Financial Geoportal

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A financial geoportal a digital platform that integrates financial, technical, and geospatial analysis, facilitating access to stock market information combined with geographic information. Unlike traditional analysis, it incorporates geographic information,[1] which allows the identification of areas of influence and the visualization of their territorial impact on markets, companies, and investors. This geospatial perspective contributes to understanding patterns based on their ___location and area of impact and influence, the concentration of risks and opportunities, as well as the relationship between a company's ___location and its economic, social, and environmental context. It is a digital tool that enables more informed and ethical decision-making. The concept of a financial geoportal has been proposed in academic literature as an approach combining geospatial and financial analysis. The field of spatial finance has been defined as the integration of geospatial data into financial theory and practice,[2] and is increasingly recognized by institutions such as the Spatial Finance Initiative at the University of Oxford and The Alan Turing Institute.[3] Industry sources highlight how financial entities use geospatial data to assess risks and sustainability,[4] while practical applications include AI-based risk estimation and claims analysis in the financial sector.[5] Recent studies also discuss how asset ___location data can be leveraged for nature-related financial risk analysis.[6] The term has also been applied on financial geoportals.[7] with the purpose of improving the strategic processes of investors, analysts, and those responsible for economic policies for sustainable development.

Data Integration

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A financial geoportal combines:

  • Financial data: such as stock prices, currencies, company balance sheets and market indicators.[8]
  • Geospatial information: such as the ___location of companies, properties, infrastructures, and areas of influence.

Analytical Tools

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These platforms provide tools for:

  • Technical and fundamental analysis of financial markets.[9]
  • Geospatial analysis to understand how geographic factors influence financial performance.[10]

Interactive Visualization

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A financial geoportal offers interactive map-based visualization, allowing users to select and explore data by geographic area or thematic layer.

Applications

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  • Market analysis: Identifying areas with higher investment potential based on the ___location of companies, infrastructures, or natural resources.
  • Risk assessment: Evaluating financial exposure to geographic risks such as natural disasters or economic crises.
  • Asset management: Optimizing investment portfolios by considering the geographic distribution of assets.

References

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  1. ^ Longley, P. A., Goodchild, M. F., Maguire, D. J., & Rhind, D. W. (2015). Geographic Information Science and Systems. Wiley.
  2. ^ Caldecott, B.; McCarten, M.; Christiaen, C.; & Hickey, C. (2022). Spatial Finance: Practical and Theoretical Contributions to Financial Analysis. Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment.
  3. ^ Spatial Finance Initiative – Alan Turing Institute / Oxford Sustainable Finance Group (2021). Spatial Finance Initiative. University of Oxford & The Alan Turing Institute.
  4. ^ Esri – WhereNext (2022). What Is Spatial Finance, and How to Prepare for It. Esri.
  5. ^ Papenbrock, J. (2023). Spatial Finance Uses AI to Estimate Risk, Analyze Claims. NVIDIA Blog.
  6. ^ Christiaen, C. (2025). Asset ___location data sources for nature-related financial risk. ScienceDirect.
  7. ^ Deiros, D. (2025). Financial, technical and geospatial analysis geoportal. RiuNet.
  8. ^ Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2020). Principles of Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill.
  9. ^ White, G. I., Sondhi, A. C., & Fried, D. (2003). The Analysis and Use of Financial Statements. Wiley.
  10. ^ Porter, M. E. (1998). Clusters and the New Economics of Competition. Harvard Business Review, 76(6), 77–90.

Category:Financial markets Category:Economic geography Category:Financial analysis Category:Decision support systems