Graham and Qadd (1934) states that an investment operation is one which is based upon thorough analysis that guarantees safety of amount invested and gives an adequate return. Operations that do not meet these conditions are speculative. Gordon and Sharpe (2002) differentiate between investment and saving. Investment is restricted to “real” investment as that type […]
This dissertation focused on the explanatory factors for IPO’s performance. In the literature several models had been proposed to explain the factors for which investors required to have the knowledge of them. This study had several objectives among which to offered a theoretical comparison of the most renowned asset pricing models (specifically the CAPM & […]
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Get help with your assignmentChapter 1 mark the genesis of this dissertation. The journey begins by taken a swift look at recent developments in the global financial market serving as catalyst in highlighting ERM in many organisations. This piece of study will centre on risk management activities in the banking sector and as Lam (2007) rightly said “banks cannot […]
Meaning Islamic Economics and Finance: Islamic economics and finance has emerged as a discipline separate from the general science of economics and finance in the wake of islamisation of Islamic business industry. It is a system of finance that is bound by religious laws that prevent the taking of interest payments which in Arabic called […]
Similar to any other commodity, in the equity market, share prices are also reliant on some factors. One of the main domestic factors in determining a stock’s price is the macroeconomic variables of an economy. The theoretical framework of stock market and economic activity is rooted in Ross (1976), who launched the Arbitrage Pricing Theory […]
For centuries food and grain markets have continued to grow not only in terms of demand, but moreover in competition. As the global population has continued to build, so has the need for resources to feed such inhabitants. In a short period of time, the United States has unquestionably emerged as a major contender in […]
Is insider trading ethical? Is insider trading illegal? Insider Trading phenomena is controversial and is bringing a lot of discussion around itself. Some of the opponents claim that it’s both not ethical and legal to use information, which is not putted into public knowledge, while other opponents argue that insider trading increases market efficiency and […]
The Act provides for the administration, objectives of the Central Bank. It also enumerates the powers and the duties of the Central Bank in relation to issuance of currency, maintenance of external reserve, authorized business of the bank, specific powers to deal with ailing institutions, its relationship with the Government and financial institutions. The Act […]
In the business industry, information technology is changing the way business is conducted. New business models are taking the place of traditional model and organizations are reconsidering business process designs and customer relationship management strategies. In a competitive sector like the banking industry banks are keeping up with technology revaluation and transformation in the banking […]
The business of insurance is to bring together the persons with common insurance interests sharing the same risks, collect the share or contribution (called premium) from all of them and pay out the compensations (called claims) to those who suffer from the risks. This sharing business benefits the society at large by spreading the losses […]
What is liquidity risk and how managers deal with it? COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING 1. Introduction Technological progress and internationalization has led to rapid innovations in financial markets and regulations. This changing environment in which banks find themselves presents great opportunities but also a wide range of risks while operating. Such risks are interest rate […]
I would like to choose liquidity risk for my assignment. Why I have selected liquidity risk? It is because there are some points or question I would like to understand. First reason is about the financial crisis. At 2007, the financial crisis interpreted how quickly and severely liquidity risk can crystallize and certain sources of […]
The literature has mostly studied the effects on employment after mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Finland. M&As is a main point to enlarge a purchasing firm in all developed countries. Mostly restructuring involved in ownership changes. Although M&A could use to restructure the economy but it seems to be a threat to employment. After the […]
The purpose of this literature review is to understand how the operational risks are managed, prevented and how much it cost by non-managing and managing it for financial establishment. To study the operational risk management of banks and the impact of the non-management of operational risks for a French financial sector, our research will particularly […]
Joy Harwood, Richard Heifner, Keith Coble, Janet Perry, and Agapi Somwaru (1999), "Managing Risk in Farming: Concepts, Research, and Analysis", Agricultural Economic Report No. 774. Washington DC, Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Risk and Risk Management Risk is the possibility of adversity or loss (Bodie and Merton) and refers to "uncertainty that matters." […]
Philanthropy is a subjective issue. It depends upon the value system of both the donor and the person who is trying to raise funds. Either way the quantum or effectiveness of the process of funding charity depends upon the subjective and incalculable factor of philanthropy. Fund raising by charitable institutions or organizations is more of […]
The area in the finance of dealing with the decisions on monitory grounds is identified as corporate finance. Maximize shareholder value is the primary object of corporate finance. The decisions and techniques can be long term or short term. The long term decisions are pertaining to capital investment which consist with equity or debt financing […]
The key principles enshrined in the Shariah which shape the way Islamic finance has evolved are riba, gharrar, maisir and haram. The Quran categorically prohibits the giving or receiving of interest, regardless of the purpose for which the loan is made and regardless of the rate of interest charged. Although there is consensus among the […]
The Citigroup Inc. also known as Citi is a foremast financing company based in America with its headquarter in New York. According to www.money.cnn.com (2008) fortune list, the Citigroup listed 8th in the top 500 business organizations in the world. The group came into existence by one of the world’s biggest mergers between Citicorp and […]
That is incorrect to keep the goodwill in the balance sheet unchanged, as its value will decrease day by day. The products are sold less and decrease price during the product life time. For example, telephones are at high price at the beginning of the sell. After new and better telephones appear, the selling price […]
Mineral exploration and development involves a high degree of risk, as not all properties being explored can be ultimately developed into producing mines. The company is presently focused on the exploration and development of its flagship Banfora gold project in Burkina Faso, West Africa. New mines often face a few development/commissioning issues, which need to […]
In India, generally all capital market investment avenues are perceived to be risky by the investors. But the younger generation investors are willing to invest in capital market instruments and that too very highly in Derivatives segment. Even though the knowledge to the investors in the Derivative segment is not adequate, they tend to take […]
ABSTRACT: Starting June 2009, Indonesia Stock Exchange in cooperation with environmental NGO, Yayasan KEHATI, formed a sustainability index named SRI-KEHATI. The Index is based on Sustainable and Responsible Investment’s standard of assessment. SRI-KEHATI enlisted only companies that being considered gave excellent performance both in stock market and sustainable development. Sustainable index itself has been recognized […]
Question – 01 What distinguishes Islamic accounting and conventional accounting? Briefly discuss the additional objectives of Islamic accounting. Answer – 01 It could be stated that both Islamic accounting as well as conventional accounting are both in the business of providing information to end customers. The main differences lie in the following factors: Objective of […]
The Term Bank is an Italian driven “banca” which is derived from German – means bench or counter, as Florentine bankers used to use the Benches as their desks with green desk cloths on it for making their activities of transactions. Bank can be defined as a financial institution or organizations permitted by financial authority […]
The key element of Islamic banking is that the risks of financial transactions should be evenly divided between depositor and investor, that is between bank and client. Interest in the sense of asking a fee for merely lending money, is prohibited, as long as the lender is not running any risks themselves. Speculative contracts such […]
Islamic banking has existed for more than three decades ago. The institution has expanded to become distinct and fast growing segment of capital markets and international banking (Hassan & Lewis, 2007). More than 200 Islamic banks are on operation in over 70 countries with a majority in Muslim states and others in western countries (Hassan […]
Introduction With the start of century new development in the economic front happened and the most important was Islamic bank. Financial institution around the world saw new things emerging from Islamic bank such as Islamic socioeconomic, benefits and believes to stop interest rates and unethical activities of financial institution. Islamic bank provide new methods and […]
The financial industry has historically played an important role in the economy of every society. Banks mobilise funds from investors and apply them to investments in trade and business. The history of banking is long and varied, with the financial system as we know it today directly descending from Florentine bankers of the 14th – […]
Home is a basic necessity for human life. Everyone needs a shelter for rest, sleep, comfort and protection from sun and rain. It is a place to dwell in comfort with family. Therefore, owning a good home is an aspiration of everyone. People fulfill this need by building a home on their own, purchasing it […]
