Essays about: "finance performance"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 262 essays containing the words finance performance.

1. 21. Predicting Corporate Bankruptcy With Personality Traits

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Marko Ivanovic; Tom Schreiber; [2023]
   Keywords : Corporate Bankruptcy Prediction; Big Five Personality Traits; Behavioural Finance;

   Abstract : This study aims to research whether incumbent corporate bankruptcy prediction models that are based on solely financial variables can be augmented with personality traits variables to increase their performance. For this purpose, a data set consisting of active and bankrupt small and medium enterprises in 13 European countries is studied. READ MORE

3. 22. Sustainable investing in the Nordics : A comparative analysis of ESG portfolios

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Linus Gustavsson; Marcus Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG rating; ESG investing; Factor investing; Nordic ESG financial performance; sustainable finance;

   Abstract : Sustainability has become a pressing global issue due to environmental and social challenges caused by human activity which has led to a rise in sustainable investing, including ESG investing. Research on financial performance and sustainable investing have not only showed mixed results, but they are also generally conducted in greater markets such as the US, Europe, and Asia-pacific markets. READ MORE

4. 23. Corporate Sustainability and Working Capital : A panel data analysis of the relationship in Swedish-listed firms

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Muhammad Shehzad Moin; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; CSR; ESG; ESG Rating; ESG Investing; Sustainable Finance; Sustainable Investment; Sweden; Working Capital; Working Capital Management; WCM; Cash Conversion Cycle; CCC; Working Capital Requirements; WCR;

   Abstract : The theoretical and practical importance of working capital management (Sharma & Kumar, 2011) and its strong link with the firm’s financial stability (Wang et al., 2020, p. 2; Kamel 2015, p. 35) make it one of the most important functional areas of corporate finance. READ MORE

5. 24. Exploring the Use of Blockchain Technology to Address Cybersecurity Risks in Banking and Finance

   University essay from KTH/Hälsoinformatik och logistik

   Author : Eman Din; [2023]
   Keywords : blockchain technology; bank and financial sector; security; privacy; advantages and challenges of blockchain technology; blockkedjeteknik; bank- och finanssektor; säkerhet; integritet; fördelar och utmaningar med blockkedja teknik;

   Abstract : The growing reliance on digital services has led to an escalation in cyber risks and attacks targeting banks and financial institutions. Such cyber threats necessitate innovative solutions. But to achieve it, one needs to overcome the challenges of seeking reliable information on utilizing blockchain technology to combat cyber-attacks. READ MORE

6. 25. Value investing and the interpretation of performance and risk

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Nils Andersch; Nils Wallgren; [2023]
   Keywords : Value Investing; Efficient Market Hypothesis; Behavioural Finance; Investor Biases; Time Varying Risk;

   Abstract : Historically, value investing strategies have been generally accepted by scholars to generate returns significantly above the market. However, if the risk-adjusted returns of these strategies are above the market remains an intense debate. READ MORE