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1. Macroeconomic Factors and their role in Moderating Diversification effect of Asset Classes in the EU
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : After the 2008 financial crisis, some have questioned the historically positive benefits ofdiversification, meanwhile others have stated a clear misunderstanding of whatdiversification entails. This study argues diversification is still viable in portfolio theory,and that more effort should be emphasized on macroeconomic factors’ role in theoptimal portfolio. READ MORE
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2. Comprehending the concept of AML risk management: From ostrich policy to number one priority
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Purpose : Regulators are combating money laundering through legislation and banks work intensively with AML related activities. The purpose of this report is, therefore, to understand how the public and regulatory environment affect how a Nordic bank conducts risk management practices and organize to mitigate risks connected to violating AML legislation. READ MORE
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3. The relationship between CSR and the interest bearing cost of debt : An analysis of Nordic countries
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Corporate social responsibility (CSR), or perhaps the lack of it, is widely debated today. Regulations and international discussions surrounding the topic is taking up a larger room in the public domain with the Paris Climate Accords being a pinnacle where a number of countries decided to agree to quite ambitious climate goals. READ MORE
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4. Debt Portfolio Optimization at the Swedish National Debt Office: : A Monte Carlo Simulation Model
University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistikAbstract : It can be difficult for a sovereign debt manager to see the implications on expected costs and risk of a specific debt management strategy, a simulation model can therefore be a valuable tool. This study investigates how future economic data such as yield curves, foreign exchange rates and CPI can be simulated and how a portfolio optimization model can be used for a sovereign debt office that mainly uses financial derivatives to alter its strategy. READ MORE
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5. Swedish Private Equity – A Reliable Source for IPO Pricing?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Title: Swedish Private Equity - A Reliable Source for IPO Pricing? Seminar date: 03/05/2020 Course: FEKH89, Bachelor Degree Project in Financial Management Undergraduate Level, 15 credits Authors: Johan Brown, Patrik Nilsson, Filip Wallersköld Supervisor: Anamaria Cociorva Key words: Underpricing, Information Asymmetry, Private Equity, IPO, Sweden Purpose: To explore if and why Private Equity-backed companies experience different levels of underpricing compared to its counterpart between 2009 and 2018 Methodology: Quantitative Research Theoretical approach: Previous research suggests that firms going public experience, on average, abnormal first day returns. One of the theories explaining this phenomena argues that underpricing is a result of informational asymmetry between investors. READ MORE
