UBS AG is a diversified global financial services company, having its main headquarters at Basel and Zurich, Switzerland. In June 1998, Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation (SBC) completed the merger announced six months previously. Just two years later, UBS acquired the US brokerage firm Paine Webber, greatly increasing the size and scope […]
In short term financing, factoring forms an important part. Factoring is a financial transaction whereby a business sells most of its accounts receivable to a third party who is called a factor at a discount in exchange for immediate money with which to finance continued business. In pledging accounts receivables, the firm retains title to […]
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Get help with your assignmentCrude oil is the term used for “unprocessed oil” and it is also known as petroleum. Crude oil is a fossil fuel that is naturally derived from decaying plants and animals. The various elements or compounds with which crude oil is made are carbon, hydrogen, sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, etc. Crude oil differs in color from […]
Hewlett is a general merchandise retailer based in Greece. This report will analyze the companys credit worthiness by reviewing its recent financial performance while considering the influence of the Greek economic climate in the same timeframe. According to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2012, both sales and gross profitability have grown […]
Explain the key features of technical analysis, including the strategies and techniques used in technical analysis. Discuss the features of fundamental analysis, critically evaluate fundamental analysis versus technical analysis. Introduction The following paper will critically evaluate the differences between technical and fundamental analysis. Even though both technical and fundamental analyses are tools used to make […]
Mauritius, which is a small island in the Indian Ocean and which forms part of the South African Development Community (SADC), is becoming more and more famous because of its financial and economic stability. The country is also very stable politically and has a good education system which has lead to a high literacy rate […]
All modern organizations have one common feature that forms the major distinguishing factor between the management and the shareholders. In the developed countries, large corporations are actually composed of a distinct structure made up of the shareholders and management. In fact, the separation of management and ownership seems to have gained immense popularity during the […]
According to the current situation of Glee Plc, this company is underperforming in term of profit and the new projects are not going as well. To solve this problem, the manager of Glee Plc should conducts investment appraisal to appraise the investment opportunities. What is Investment appraisal? Investment appraisal refers to the ”evaluation of proposed […]
The commercial banking structure in India consists of the following entities: Scheduled Commercial Banks and Unscheduled Banks Scheduled commercial Banks constitute those banks, which have been included in the Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934. RBI includes only those banks in this schedule, which satisfy the criteria laid down vide section […]
Different writer was given different aspects about the bank. Now-a-days the modern bank has been performing number of functions; it has become very challenging to give an exact definition of a bank. There is some common and important used definitions of a bank are given below:- “A commercial banker is a seller in money and […]
Corporate debt restructuring scheme is one of the most preferred strategic for those financial distress companies to take advantage at a lower interest rate. It is a consultation process which involves a series meeting between the debtor and creditor. After that, it moves into the negotiation stage between both parties and then come to the […]
Banks are of central importance for economic growth, credit allocation, financial stability, and the competitiveness and development manufacturing and service firms. The structural features of Sweden banking systems have changed significantly over the past 20 years. The increased availability of credit has been the corollary of the dismantling of barriers of trade in Sweden financial […]
The main question in this paper is that the excessive trading volume is caused by the overconfidence customers. The author makes hypotheses and carries out some tests in this essay to support the main question. This paper provides the accurate data and examples, moreover, some classical theories and formula also be mentioned. For testing the […]
The East Asian Financial Crisis: Deregulation or More Regulation? The East Asian countries were presented as an example for other developing countries (their progress was called “the east Asian miracle by World Bank”) until the East Asia financial crisis. Some blamed the government for the crisis saying, state intervention was the root of the problem. […]
Literature Review There have been different views between Economists and financial market participants upon the valuation of an asset. Economists believe that the price of an asset should reflect the fundamental value given the assumption of rational behavior and of rational expectations. On the other hand, financial market participants believe that the fundamental value is […]
To start a successful business activities or plan to expand a current company, an entrepreneur needs a certain amount of capital. Actually, there are several options for start-up or expanding financing, but mainly, the possible sources of funding can either be internal or external. Use of internal funds such as personal savings, family and friends […]
ELECTRONIC DEALER FINANCING SCHEME: The scheme provides for financing purchases of dealers from corporate/industry Majors With whom tie-up has been entered. It is completely web based solution with customised MIS provided to the shareholders. The industry major enjoys timely availability of funds. The dealer can make effective utilization on working capital funds. Both industry major […]
Enterprise risk management (ERM) is a recent risk management technique where a portfolio of risks is managed in a holistic manner. ERM has inspired interests from various parties including corporate executives, regulators, and rating agencies. Under the ERM framework, corporations take on necessary risks to pursue their strategic objectives within their respective risk appetite. The […]
For over three decades now, Descon Chemicals Limited has builtA Descons culture into what it is today – a place for creating and bringing ideas to life. Descons Chemical Business comprises of Descon Chemicals Limited, NIMIR Resins Limited, Descon Corporation Limited and Descon Oxychem Limited. From the manufacturing of a wide variety of chemicals to their […]
Introduction Equity portfolio management includes passive management and active management. This two type of management are different in theory, objective and strategy. Some argue that “hybrid” active/passive equity portfolio management styles exist, but such styles really are variations of active management philosophies (Brown, and Reilly, 2012). In this article, firstly, we will define active and […]
Hedge funds have grown and deepen their roots in the recent years. At present trillions of dollars of assets are controlled by hedge funds. what happens in the hedge funds market in a matter of concern for every American. In the period of 1998-2008 the amount of hedge funds has increased dramatically. A firm in […]
Introduction…..5 Euro Currency……..5 Euro Currency Market Institutional Settings First Principle Deposit Rates Euro Deposit Risk Euro Bonds Market Dimension and Currency Composition Dimensions Currency Composition Regulatory and Institutional Features Primary Market Competitive Market Grey Market Pricing of Euro Bonds Problems and Risk Arbitrage Opportunity Global Bond Firms with and without Currency Hedging References Introduction Financial […]
Introduction: When people discuss regarding acquiring another firm, the phrase "due diligence" comes up earlier or afterwards. Usually, authentic definitions of due diligence say a little such as: "Due diligence is a measure of prudence, activity or assiduity, as is properly to be expected from, and ordinarily exercised by, a reasonable and prudent person under […]
As per section 2(e) of the Depositories Act, 1996, a ‘depository’ means a company formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 and which has been granted a Certificate of Registration under sub-section (1A) of section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of 1992). In simple words, a Depository […]
Mehraj Mattoo (1997), Structured Derivatives: New Tools for Investment Management A Handbook of Structuring, Pricing & Investor Applications (Financial Times) The Derivatives Market is meant as the market where exchange of derivatives takes place. Derivatives are one type of securities whose price is derived from the underlying assets. And value of these derivatives is determined […]
Chapter 1 Determining firm’s value is one of the vital financial scenarios in the current world. Investors are more aware of their investments and take basic precautions before investing in a company. It is said that, investing in an excessively over-valued companies that failed to earn the expected returns was one of the causes of […]
Introduction With a population of over 1 billion, India is one of the most important countries with accelerating economic growth. According to the World Bank (2009), the annual GDP growth of India has been more than 7% over the past ten years. The financial crises in 1997 and 2008 have revealed the importance of robust […]
This book analyses the Indonesian economy and financial sector since 1968, with special emphasis on the 1971-79 period. The study covers macro-economic developments, financial structures and monetary policies. After thoroughly analyzing the Indonesian formal financial institutions and monetary instruments to control money supply and credit, and interest rate policies, the book develops a short-run monetary […]
Investment Risks and Discounted Cash Flow Applications You are the company accountant with a medium sized, privately owned company. The company has surplus funds which it does not believe it will be able to invest in company operations for at least five years. The majority shareholders are also the directors of the company and they […]
Abstract This paper contributes to the corporate governance literature by examining the effect of corporate governance characteristics on financing decisions in Saudi Arabian listed companies. In particular, we examine the effect of board size; ownership concentration and corporate governance reporting on the debt-to-equity ratio. We use a multiple regression model to examine how corporate governance […]
