Essays about: "importance of global finance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words importance of global finance.

  1. 1. ESG Rating Divergence & Portfolio Consequences of Relying on a Single Rating Provider - A study conducted on companies in the Nordic region

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Saga Sköld; Malin Wassberg; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; ESG Divergence; Sustainable Finance; Portfolio Optimization; Efficient Frontier;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how ESG ratings for Nordic companies vary between two ESG providers, and how the risk and expected return differs between two highly rated ESG portfolios according to the two providers. In doing so, we aim to contribute to research on the topic of ESG divergence as it is of great importance for investors that this subject is studied further. READ MORE

  3. 2. Unlocking Finance through Social Networks : Attracting investment for the high-tech Swedish startups in Luleå, Sweden

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Thilini Nimesha Wijewarna Arachchi; [2022]
    Keywords : Social networks; entrepreneurship; high-tech startups; investments; digitalization;

    Abstract : The importance of entrepreneurship for economic growth and development is a well-known factor in the world. In which high technology startup firms are playing an important role in introducing innovative and advanced technologies. However, due to inherent difficulties in nature, they face major challenges such as acquiring sufficient investments. READ MORE

  4. 3. Horizontal Supply Chain Propagation from the Present Semiconductor Shortage

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Jakob Glasberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Horizontal Supply Chain Propagation; Semiconductor Shortage; Difference in Differences; Corporate Finance;

    Abstract : This paper examines the effects from the present semiconductor shortage from a horizontal supply chain propagation perspective. Using relationships data from the FactSet Supply Chain Relationships database, I find evidence supporting that the shortage of semiconductors has propagated horizontally in the supply chains. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainability-Linked Bonds: An investigation of premiums associated with sustainability-linked bonds

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Amanda Ramirez; Emil Damirov; Linda Ruiyi Huang; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability-linked bonds; Green bonds; Sustainability bonds; Sustainability premium; ESG; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Sustainable finance has become of great importance over the past years, especially due to global climate development, resulting in increased awareness among public and private sectors, and hence, more conscientious investors. In a market familiar with green bonds, Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs) emerged as a new financial instrument posing a lesser greenwashing risk and, therefore, greater potential to make a material impact. READ MORE

  6. 5. Political risk and Russian oil stock : A comparison of performance and volatility between leading producers in a global context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Mardin Sheikhani; [2021]
    Keywords : russian studies; finance; oil stock; political risk; oil; stock;

    Abstract : This paper compares Russian and US oil stock performance in terms of risk adjusted returns and volatility with an emphasis on political risk. This is done through using the Sharpe ratio and expanding the notion of risk-free interest rates to capture different levels of political risk in monetary terms. READ MORE