Essays about: "Finance topic"

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  1. 1. Patterns and Determinants of Payout Policy in the 21-st Century : A study of the Nordic Countries.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi; Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Tatiana Silva da Costa; Abubacarr Sidy Nyassi; [2021]
    Keywords : Firms’ factors; cash dividends; share repurchases; payout ratio; Dividend Irrelevance Theory; Signaling Theory; Agency Theory; Life-cycle Theory; Substitution and Flexibility Hypotheses;

    Abstract : Payout policies is one of the most discussed topics in corporate finance. Since Miller & Modigliani (1961) dividend irrelevance theory, which was based on perfect markets, many theories have been developed in order to incorporate market imperfections to payout decisions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Impact of Social Media on Investment Decision : A quantitative study which consider s information online , online community behaviour, and firm image

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi; Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Safa Khalil Abu-Taleb; Fredrick Nilsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Information from Social Media; Online Community Behaviour; Firm Image on Social Media; Investment Decision; Behavioural Finance;

    Abstract : While finance has been studied for several years, behavioural finance, an area that studies how psychological influences can affect market outcomes, is still relatively new, and this subject remains wide open for greater exploration. Social media, which has experienced rapid growth and is now a fundamental part of everyday life, is recognized as key to predicting future outcomes, leading to several studies exploring this subject. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investment Banks in Sweden : Careers in a gendered organization culture

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

    Author : Marit Annink; [2021]
    Keywords : Gendered Organization; Diversity and Inclusion; Gender Equality; Homosociality; Investment Banking; Könsmärkta Organisationer; Jämställdhet och Mångfald; Homosocialitet; Investment Banker;

    Abstract : Gender equality is a much-debated topic today with e.g., EU putting pressure on the labour market through Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulations (SFDR) and the UN through their Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). READ MORE

  5. 4. DOES IT PAY TO BE ESG? : An empirical analysis of sustainability in the Nordic countries from a risk and valuation perspective

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Corentin Arnou; Marcus Hammarstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : ESG; Cost of equity; Sustainable finance; Price-to-earnings ratio; Price-to-book ratio; Enterprise value to earnings before interest and taxes ratio; Covid-19; Shareholder’s theory; Stakeholder’s theory; Information asymmetry;

    Abstract : In the field of sustainable finance, Environmental-, Social- and Governance-ratings (ESG) have become an acknowledged measurement of a firm's sustainability performance. The increased awareness of sustainability issues in today's society is undeniable. READ MORE

  6. 5. Transition through Transparency : Assessing ESG Reporting and the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

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

    Author : Caroline Mayer; Emelie Bergström; [2021]
    Keywords : ESG; Sustainability; EU taxonomy; Non-financial reporting; EU Green Deal; Sustainable investments; CSR disclosure; Sustainable Finance; ESG; Hållbarhet; EU taxonomi; Icke-finansiell redovisning; EU Green Deal; Hållbara investeringar; CSR; Hållbar Finans;

    Abstract : Insufficient ESG information has been identified as a barrier in the transition towards a climate-neutral economy. This topic recently gained new interest, with the EU Commission implementing an action plan to finance sustainable growth. READ MORE