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1. 1. What are we protecting? - A study of the Swedish regulation of deal protection arrangements

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Marcus Gustavsson; [2018]
   Keywords : associationsrätt; bolagsrätt; company law; law and economics; aktiemarknadsrätt; stock exchange law; comparative law; komparativ rätt; företagsförvärv; takeover; m a; aktiebolagsrätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The thesis evaluates and examines the effects of the Swedish regulation of deal protection arrangements by looking to the impact of the provision on the Swedish capital market and target shareholders. The foundations of the Swedish takeover regulation are examined by presenting and arguing the relevant provisions in, and relationship between, stock exchange law, corporate law and EU law. READ MORE

3. 2. The Norwegian Gender Quota Law and its Effects on Corporate Boards

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Alexander Gidlund; Tommy Lund; [2017]
   Keywords : gender quota; board composition; board remuneration; board size; directors’ age;

   Abstract : This paper has examined which medium-term effects the Norwegian gender quota law has had on corporate boards listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange from 2009 to 2015. Wehave studied the gender quota law’s impact on different corporate board factors, such as board composition, the number of directorships held, basic remuneration, board size, andthe age of directors. READ MORE

4. 3. The Impact of Regulatory Initiatives on Bitcoin: A study on the first regulated exchange in the United States

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Victor Wellenstam; Douglas Stark; [2015]
   Keywords : Bitcoin; BTC; Cryptocurrency; Event Study; Regulations;

   Abstract : This paper examines how the bitcoin market reacted to the opening of Coinbase, the first regulated bitcoin exchange in the United States. Despite existing controversies towards regulating cryptocurrencies, we conclude that the market reacts positively to the announcement, with statistically significant abnormal returns. READ MORE

5. 4. The Determinants of Stock Market Development: Implications of a Dynamic Panel Data Model

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Daniel Johansson; Andreas Schou Kongstad; [2013]
   Keywords : Dynamic Panel Data; Stock Market Development; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; GMM; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The motivation for writing this thesis has been to evaluate which parameters that affect the stock market development in a country by using a Dynamic Panel Data model with Panel Data from 98 countries between the years 1992-2011. A scoring system called Stock Market Indicator (SDI) is also developed, in which the worlds countries is ranked in order to assess how the 98 selected countries are performing relative to each other. READ MORE

6. 5. Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO’s) Educational Background and Firm Performance : An empirical study on Manufacturing and IT listed firms in the Stockholm Stock Exchange

   University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE)

   Author : Hosea Ayaba Ofe; [2012]
   Keywords : CEO; Educational Background; Firm Performance; Educational level;

   Abstract : In this thesis I examine the impact of the educational background of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) on firm performance of listed firms in the Stockholm stock exchange. This area of research is important given that researchers in the area of behavioral finance and in management argue that CEO characteristics such as educational orientation, age and functional background influence the way business problems are perceived and the decision making process. READ MORE