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  1. 1. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

    Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE

  3. 2. Navigating Impact: A Qualitative Study on Impact Investing in Kenya's Venture Capital Landscape

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Rasmus Nordin; Linnea Svanberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Impact Investing; Venture Capital; Kenya; Measuring Impact; Convergence;

    Abstract : Impact investing has the potential to allocate capital and innovation to address some of the most urgent and complex problems facing humanity and the planet. The purpose of this thesis is to study how impact investing is practiced and perceived in Kenya, mainly from a venture capital professional's perspective. READ MORE

  4. 3. Upplevda risker och riskhantering hos svenska lantbruksföretag : en kvalitativ intervjustudie om spannmåls- och grönsaksproducenters upplevda risker, riskhanteringsprocess och support

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Emil Hermansson; Oskar Olsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Risk; riskhantering; riskhanteringsprocess; support; rådgivning; spannmålsproducenter; grönsaksproducenter;

    Abstract : Det svenska lantbruket har under de senaste åren utsatts för flera utmaningar. Torka, en pandemi och krig är inget som den svenska lantbrukarkåren har någon inverkan på men påverkan mot företagen blir stor. READ MORE

  5. 4. Modelling of Capital Requirements using LSTM and A-SA in CRR 3

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : William Gan; [2022]
    Keywords : Capital Requirements; machine learning; neural networks; financial mathematics; risk management; CRR 3; FRTB; Kapitalkrav; maskininlärning; neurala nätverk; finansiell matematik; riskhantering; CRR 3; FRTB;

    Abstract : In response to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, a handful of measures were taken to increase the resilience toward a similar disaster in the future. Global financial regulatory entities implemented several new directives with the intention to enhance global capital markets, leading to regulatory frameworks where financial participants (FPs) are regulated with own fund's requirements for market risks. READ MORE

  6. 5. Strategies for mitigating foreign exchange risk

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fredrik Bergman; Markus Rosén; [2021]
    Keywords : FX Risk; FX Exposure; FX Hedging; Cash Flow-at-Risk; Optimal Hedging Strategy; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Foreign exchange risk management is important for multinational companies since changes in exchange rates can have significant effects on financial results. Following their extensive international operations, Thule Group is one such organization. READ MORE