Essays about: "Financial Performance"

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1. 31. Credit Card Fraud Detection by Nearest Neighbor Algorithms

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för matematiska vetenskaper

   Author : Ramin Maghsood; [2023-04-13]
   Keywords : Fraud; Bank Fraud; Credit Card Fraud; Fraud Detection; Nearest Neighbor Algorithms;

   Abstract : As the usage of internet banking and online purchases have increased dramatically in today’s world, the risk of fraudulent activities and the number of fraud cases are increasing day by day. The most frequent type of bank fraud in recent years is credit card fraud which leads to huge financial losses on a global level. READ MORE

3. 32. Profitability During a Sustainability Transformation - A Case Study of a Swedish Petroleum and Biofuel Company

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Michael Crona; Filip Linnér; [2023-02-27]
   Keywords : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB; the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. This could propose a higher financial risk to the firm. The report also proposes and discuss the use of metrics for CO2- emission that are easier to understand than just the weight of the gas emitted. Preem does not seem to benefit from being part of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System ETS ; since their green investments are focused on reducing emissions in the use phase of their products; not in the production phase; which is what the ETS measures and rewards. The case study is based on an interview with a director at Preem to get an insight to the green investments. Data for financial- and environmental performance are collected from official reports published by Preem.;

   Abstract : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB, the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. READ MORE

4. 33. Banking sector performance amid crisis : A study on the impact of quantitative easing on bank stock returns in the US during COVID-19

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Barbara Eyram Ephraim; [2023]
   Keywords : bank performance; bank stock returns; monetary policy; quantitative easing;

   Abstract : It is widely accepted that banks are one of the most significant financial intermediaries in any economy, facilitating the flow of capital between savers and borrowers. While this may be the case in many advanced economies, including the US, little research has been done on how the quantitative easing (QE) program of central banks affects bank performance. READ MORE

5. 34. Unveiling the Impact of ESG Ratings on Risk-Adjusted Returns : Evidence from European Companies

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : David Melin; Otta Alexander; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; Sustainability; Risk-adjusted return; Risk factor; Factor model; Portfolio; Europe;

   Abstract : This study uses a sample of 600 companies from Europe to investigate the risk-adjusted returns of four portfolios with high and low ESG ratings between 2011 and 2021. Four asset pricing models and additional measures for risk and return are tested on different portfolio weights. READ MORE

6. 35. Portfolio Strategies Under Different Inflationary Regimes

   University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

   Author : Mohit Parkash; Diana Halladgi Naghadeh; [2023]
   Keywords : Inflation; Regression Analysis; Portfolio Optimization; Markowitz; Efficient Frontier; Asset Allocation; Portfolio Management; Financial Mathematics; Inflation; Regressionsanalys; Portföljoptimering; Markowitz; Effektiv Front; Tillgångsallokering; Portföljförvaltning; Finansiell Matematik;

   Abstract : In 2023, the topic of ongoing inflation is being discussed almost daily as it has become inevitable. The global economy is facing significant uncertainty and downward pressure as several leading developed nations adopted expansionary fiscal policies and quantitative easing monetary policies during the pandemic. READ MORE