Essays about: "Emerging and frontier markets"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Emerging and frontier markets.

1. 1. The Untapped Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of the development of private capital and its impact on the last frontier of growth

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Alexei Moore; Miranda Ekelund Hagborg; [2023]
   Keywords : Private Equity; Venture Capital; Emerging Markets; Sub-Saharan Africa; Impact Investing;

   Abstract : As the market is starting to see an increase in private capital investments in sub-Saharan Africa, questions have been raised as to what has changed from the perspective of investors when it comes to investing in a market that has traditionally been underfunded. Through a case study analysing the risks, challenges, and opportunities of investing in sub-Saharan Africa, we attempt to analyse the reasons for traditional investor hesitancy and better map the risk and reward landscape as it is seen today. READ MORE

3. 2. Africa’s Readiness to Welcome Foreign Businesses : A study of Multinational Corporations (MNC) market selection and choice of entry into Emerging Frontier Markets in Africa (EFMA)

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

   Author : Aiseosa Racheal Oshodi; [2023]
   Keywords : Emerging Frontier Market in Africa; Emerging Market; Frontier Market; Choice of Entry Mode; Multinational Corporation MNC ; Internationalization Strategy; Market Selection.;

   Abstract : The internationalization strategies of multinational corporations (MNCs) in emerging frontier markets in Africa (EFMA) have become a subject of growing interest due to the region's dynamic economic landscape and untapped potential. This study aims to identify the factors affecting MNCs' market selection and mode of entry into EFMA. READ MORE

4. 3. Size, Value and Momentum in Frontier Markets : Testing for Fama-French-Carhart Factors and Market Efficiency in Frontier Markets

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   Author : John N. Petersen; Sven Spieker; [2019]
   Keywords : Asset Pricing; Fama-French Four Factor; Frontier Markets; Size; Value; Momentum;

   Abstract : As more and more investors look to diversify their portfolios further, their attentions have moved past emerging markets in recent years, towards the so-called frontier markets. Frontier markets are less developed and liquid than emerging markets but offer tremendous opportunities for investors willing to allocate capital into them. READ MORE

5. 4. The impact of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) practices on the financial performance of companies in emerging and frontier markets

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Iuliana Kulakova; [2018]
   Keywords : Corporate social responsibility; ESG; Emerging and frontier markets; Principal component analysis; Firm value; Financial performance.; Corporate social responsibility; ESG; Tillväxtmarknader; Principalkomponentanalys; Företagsvärde; Finansiella resultat.;

   Abstract : In this thesis, we explore the proprietary Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) scores and analyze their impacts on firm valuation using the sample of 166 companies operating in 35 emerging and frontier markets. Three methods of ESG scores, Principal Component Analysis and regression analysis are used. READ MORE

6. 5. The rise of private equity in Asia: Is it hampered by perceived corruption?

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : MARTIN ULINDER; [2018]
   Keywords : : Perceived corruption; Private equity activity; Panel Data; Developed markets; Emerging markets; Frontier markets; Asia;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between private equity activity and perceived corruption in Asian countries controlling for many different economic factors. The study finds indications that perceived corruption negatively affects private equity in Asia, however this is not statistically proven for all countries. READ MORE