Essays about: "Lehman Brothers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words Lehman Brothers.

  1. 1. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

    Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hidden risk : Consensus problematized in crisis management models

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Edvinn Gashi; Grace Maharaj; [2022]
    Keywords : organization; crisis; consensus; Lehman Brothers; management; crisis management; crisis management models; Abilene Paradox; Groupthink; Constructive Dissenter;

    Abstract : This thesis suggests that consensus is a critical blind spot in crisis management models. The authors have grounded their argument in one conceptual framework by integrating two model theories in crisis management models and consensus theory and its related behaviors; Abilene Paradox and Groupthink. READ MORE

  4. 3. Modern Credit Value Adjustment

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Wojciech Ratusznik; [2021]
    Keywords : Credit Value Adjustment; Monte Carlo simulations; Artificial neural networks; Financial risk management; Stochastic calculus; Kreditvärdejustering; Monte Carlo simuleringar; Artificiella neurala nätverk; Riskvärdering; Stokastisk analys;

    Abstract : Counterparty risk calculations have gained importance after the latest financial crisis. The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers showed that even large financial institutiones face a risk of default. Hence, it is important to measure the risk of default for all the contracts written between financial institutions. READ MORE

  5. 4. On the Proxy Modelling of Risk-Neutral Default Probabilities

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Edvin Lundström; [2020]
    Keywords : Counterparty Credit Risk; Credit Valuation Adjustment; CVA; Credit modelling; Reduced form model; Proxy model; Hazard rate; Cross-section model; Nomura model; Motpartsrisk; Kreditvärderingsjustering; CVA; Kreditmodellering; Proxymodellering; Nomuramodellen;

    Abstract : Since the default of Lehman Brothers in 2008, it has become increasingly important to measure, manage and price the default risk in financial derivatives. Default risk in financial derivatives is referred to as counterparty credit risk (CCR). The price of CCR is captured in Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA). READ MORE

  6. 5. Credit Risk Modeling and Implementation

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Johan Gunnars; [2017]
    Keywords : CVA; CDS; hazard rate;

    Abstract : The financial crisis and the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in 2008 lead to harder regulations for the banking industry which included larger capital reserves for the banks. One of the parts that contributed to this increased capital reserve was the the credit valuation adjustment capital charge which can be explained as the market value of the counterparty default risk. READ MORE