Essays about: "Pontus Granlund"

Found 2 essays containing the words Pontus Granlund.

1. 1. Subscription loan facilities in private equity

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Pontus Granlund; Victor Ahlin; [2017]
   Keywords : Private Equity; Subscription loan; IRR; Agency problem; Return manipulation;

   Abstract : Driven by low interest rates and an aim for private equity funds to reach higher performance rankings, the usage of subscription loan facilities has surged in recent years. In one of the pioneering in-depth analyses of these facilities, this paper aims to meet the private equity industry demand for a report that sheds light on the impact on fund performance and the incentives behind these facilities. READ MORE

3. 2. How Culture Affects Risk Aversion - A Cross-Country Analysis of the Mutual Fund Industry

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Pontus Granlund; Jakob Nilsson; [2014]
   Keywords : Mutual funds; Risk; Carhart four-factor; Culture; Cross-country;

   Abstract : In this paper we examine how cultural aspects affect individuals' investment preferences on a national level. We employ Geert Hofstede's masculinity index to measure these cultural differences and use mutual fund data from 29 countries to determine risk-taking. READ MORE