Essays about: "emerging markets investment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 77 essays containing the words emerging markets investment.

  1. 1. Beyond the Crisis: A Safe Haven Analysis : Empirical Insights into the Divergence of Gold and Bonds for Portfolio Hedging

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Anthony Baugi; Eugene Zhang; [2024]
    Keywords : Gold; Bonds; Safe Haven; Hedging; US Treasury; Volatility; Covid; Portfolio Theory; Asset Dynamics; Fiscal Policy; Monetary Policy; Financial Crisis; Asset Management; Risk Management; Portfolio Risk;

    Abstract : Purpose: This thesis investigates the relationship concerning traditional safe haven assets, gold and US 10-year treasury bonds during periods of market instability, specifically during the economic concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. It assesses the hedging and safe haven properties of these assets and their dynamic nature throughout two periods of unconventional monetary and fiscal policy measures by the Federal Reserve & US Congress respectively. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Untapped Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of the development of private capital and its impact on the last frontier of growth

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Alexei Moore; Miranda Ekelund Hagborg; [2023]
    Keywords : Private Equity; Venture Capital; Emerging Markets; Sub-Saharan Africa; Impact Investing;

    Abstract : As the market is starting to see an increase in private capital investments in sub-Saharan Africa, questions have been raised as to what has changed from the perspective of investors when it comes to investing in a market that has traditionally been underfunded. Through a case study analysing the risks, challenges, and opportunities of investing in sub-Saharan Africa, we attempt to analyse the reasons for traditional investor hesitancy and better map the risk and reward landscape as it is seen today. READ MORE

  4. 3. From photovoltaics to microgrids : A case study on Loccioni and how its tailored solutions compete with standardized products in the energy utility industry

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Jakob Mehlig; Simon Rosén; [2023]
    Keywords : Niche markets; Tailored solutions; Standardization; Customer relationship management; Dominant logic;

    Abstract : Global industries are undergoing significant sustainability transitions, presenting new opportunities for R&D and innovation-driven companies. Rather than competing in large markets, these companies thrive in specialized niches. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investing in Emerging Markets: Environmental Performance and its Effect on Risk Profile

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Felicity Jaarnek; [2023]
    Keywords : CDS spread; sovereign debt; ESG; environment; emerging economies; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Debt has gained paramount importance for policy makers, stakeholders, and investors due to its far-reaching implications on economic stability, growth prospects, and financial resilience. Meanwhile, environmental conditions are increasing in importance when assessing credit risk. READ MORE

  6. 5. Policy and regulation options for new and emerging offshore wind markets

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Inês Mendes Letra; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis addresses the need for policy and regulatory frameworks to support the sustainable growth of the offshore wind industry in new and emerging markets. The global need for clean and renewable energy is driving the emergence of offshore wind energy as a viable solution to achieve net-zero emissions goals. READ MORE