...3. Investment Climate POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STABILITY The Czech Republic is a fully-fledged parliamentary democracy, and is one of the faster growing economies as well as one of the ten countries that entered the European Union on 1 May 2004. The country’s economic policy is consistent and predictable. A strong and independent central bank (the Czech National Bank) has maintained an extraordinary degree of currency stability since 1991. The Czech Republic was the first CEE country to be admitted into the OECD. The country is a member of NATO and is fully integrated into other international organisations such as the WTO, IMF and EBRD. EU legislation was adopted in preparation for EU accession. Czech commercial, accounting and bankruptcy laws are compatible with Western standards. The Czech koruna is fully convertible. All international transfers (e.g. profits and royalties) related to an investment can be carried out freely and without delay. NON-DISCRIMINATION Under Czech law foreign and domestic entities are treated identically in all areas, from protection of property rights to investment incentives. The government does not screen any foreign investment projects with the exception of those in the defence and banking sectors. As an OECD member the Czech Republic is committed not to discriminate against foreign investors in privatisation sales, with the same exception as that mentioned above. INVESTMENT PROTECTION The Czech Republic is a member of the Multilateral Investment...
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...For each of the eight possible strings of length 3, determine the set of possible states when the string has been processed. Note: Don't forget to use Λ. 2. For the following nondeterministic finite state automaton: Build a deterministic finite state automaton that accepts the same strings. Show the tree construction and label the states of the deterministic finite state automaton, using the convention to label the states as used in Week-by-Week section 3.1.7.3. [pic] 3. For each of the next 10 words, decide which of the following six machines accept the given word. (ι) Λ (ii) a (iii) b (iv)aa (v) ab (vi)aba (vii) abba (viii) bab (ix)baab (x) abbb [pic] 4. How many different TGs are there over the alphabet {a b}? Explain your answer. 5. Build a TG that accepts the language L1 of all words that begin and end with the same double letter, either of the form ee . . . ff or ff . . . rr. Note: eee and fff are not words in this language. That is, the beginning and ending double words cannot overlap. Therefore, ee and ff are also not in this language. 6. Let the language L be accepted by the transition graph T and let L not contain the word Λ. Show how to build a new TG that accepts exactly all the words in L and the word Λ. This problem refers to a transition graph in general, not one specific transition graph. Making the start state also an accepting state is not the...
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... server exists at any given time with a copy of the Active Directory database. Source: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/data-center/active-directory-virtualization- best-practices/ Yes. For fault tolerance, you should always deploy new domains with at least two domain controllers. If you only have a single domain controller for a given domain and the domain controller fails, you will be forced to restore from a backup. This is easily avoided by deploying a second domain controller. Source: http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.proxy.itt- tech.edu/eds/ebookviewer/ebook/bmxlYmtfXzU2NTg4MV9fQU41?sid=b160d547-da82- 44ce-abbb-8eb31bda8745@sessionmgr110&vid=2&format=EB&lpid=lp_iii&rid=0 3. What is...
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...CONFIDENTIAL – INDICATIVE TERMS ABACUS 2007-AC1 $2 Billion Synthetic CDO Referencing a static RMBS Portfolio Selected by ACA Management, LLC February 26, 2007 The information contained herein is indicative only and the actual terms of any transaction will be set forth in the definitive Offering Circular. Capitalized terms but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the definitive Offering Circular. Table of Contents Disclaimer and Risk Factors Exhibit I. Transaction Overview II. Portfolio Selection Agent Overview III. Structure Overview Appendix A. Initial Reference Portfolio B. Selected ACA Biographies C. Goldman Sachs Contact Information 1 Disclaimer The information contained herein is confidential information regarding securities that may in the future be offered by ABACUS 2007-AC1, Ltd. (the “Issuer”). The information is being delivered to a limited number of sophisticated prospective institutional investors in order to assist them in determining whether they have an interest in the type of securities described herein and is solely for their internal use. By accepting this information, the recipient agrees that it will use and it will cause its directors, partners, officers, employees and representatives to use the information only to evaluate its potential interest in the securities described herein and for no other purpose and will not divulge any such information to any other party. Any reproduction...
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...FIFTH EDITION 2005 Transforming Real Estate Finance A CMBS Primer Primary Analysts: Howard Esaki Marielle Jan de Beur Masumi Goldman This book is an overview of the Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) market. The contents of this publication are over eight years in the making and include excerpts of research reports from as early as 1997. In this fifth edition of our primer, we have reorganized the chapters to highlight the different investment options within CMBS. New material since our last edition includes sections on the various types of AAA CMBS classes, total rate of return swaps, floating rate large loan transactions, and an updated version of the commercial mortgage default study. We hope you find this book useful and welcome comments so that we can improve future editions. FIFTH EDITION 2005 Transforming Real Estate Finance A CMBS Primer Primary Analysts: Howard Esaki Marielle Jan de Beur Masumi Goldman The Primary Analyst(s) identified above certify that the views expressed in this report accurately reflect his/her/their personal views about the subject securities/instruments/issuers, and no part of his/her/their compensation was, is or will be directly or indirectly related to the specific views or recommendations contained herein. This report has been prepared in accordance with our conflict management policy. The policy describes our organizational and administrative arrangements for the avoidance, management and disclosure...
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...Peer Benchmark Report Boeing Co, February 13, 2012 Boeing Co Financial health declining, but still very strong Financial Period: Dec 31, 2011, (fiscal YE 2011) FHR: 82 Risk Level: Low Risk Annual Delta: -1 rating points Quarterly Delta: Flat Ticker: BA Table 1: Financial Health Rating (FHR) Financial Period End Financial Health Rating Annual Delta Publication Date: February 13, 2012 Sector: Aerospace and Defense (61 firms) History 2008 12/31/08 69 -14 2009 12/31/09 66 -3 2010 12/31/10 83 17 Current 2011 12/31/11 82 -1 Sector 2011 9/30/11* 59.1 2.0 Low Risk (80 – 100) Moderate Risk (60 – 79) Medium Risk (40 – 59) * 9/30/11 represents the most frequent period end date current for companies in the sector. High Risk (20 – 39) Very High Risk (0 – 19) Figure 1: FHR Trend, YE 2008 to YE 2011 Boeing Co's Financial Health Rating (FHR™) was a very impressive 82 (0=worst, 100=best) for the four quarters ending December 31, 2011, and represents a 1 point downgrade as compared to a year earlier. 100 80 60 Sector FHR Investment Grade Threshold FHR 40 20 0 Mar-09 Sep-09 Mar-10 Sep-10 Mar-11 Sep-11 Boeing Co is currently rated higher than the sector average, at 82 compared to 59.1. The orange line in Figure 1 above represents the equal weighted average for the sector. Section 1: Boeing Co's Peer Ratio Analysis 2008 2009 17.20 1.10 2.11 1.07 0.56 5.81 6.25 19.69 109.31 45.81 32.89 n/a n/a -0.21 2010 19.38 0.94 4.82 1.15 0.46 4...
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...Asset-Backed Securities The Securitization Process Prof. Ian Giddy Stern School of Business New York University Asset-Backed Securities q The basic idea q What’s needed? q The technique q Applications q Typical sequence Copyright ©2001 Ian H. Giddy globalsecuritization.com The Securitization Process3 Securitization of Assets Securitization is the transformation of an illiquid asset into a security. q For example, a group of consumer loans can be transformed into a publically-issued debt security. q A security is tradable, and therefore more liquid than the underlying loan or receivables. Securitization of assets can lower risk, add liquidity, and improve economic efficiency. q Sometimes,assets are worth more off the balance sheet than on it. q Copyright ©2001 Ian H. Giddy globalsecuritization.com The Securitization Process4 What is the Technique for Creating Asset-Backed Securities? A lender originates loans, such as to a homeowner or corporation. q The securitization structure is added. The bank or firm sells or assigns certain assets, such as consumer receivables, to a special purpose vehicle. q The structure is legally insulated from management q Credit enhancement and rating agency reviews q The SPV issues debt, dividing up the benefits (and risks) among investors on a pro-rata basis q Copyright ©2001 Ian H. Giddy globalsecuritization.com The Securitization Process5 Securitization: The Basic Structure SPONSORING COMPANY ACCOUNTS...
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...The Significance of Basel 1 and Basel 2 for the Future of The Banking Industry with Special Emphasis on Credit Information Abstract This paper examines the significance of Basel 1 and Basle 2 for the future of the banking industry. Both accords promote safety and soundness in the financial system with Basel 2 utilize approaches to capital adequacy that are appropriately sensitive to the degree of risk involved in a banks’ positions and activities. These approaches –and especially the one to measure credit risk- will require information from external credit assessment institution and information collected by banks about their borrowers creditworthiness. Maher Hasan Central Bank of Jordan To be presented in the Credit Alliance/ Information Alliance Regional Meeting in Amman 3-4 April 2002 1. Introduction The soundness of the banking system is one of the most important issues for the regulatory authorities. There are two main questions facing the regularity authorities regarding this issue: First, How should banking “soundness” be defined and measured? Second, What should be the minimum level of soundness set by regulators? The soundness of a bank can be defined as the likelihood of a bank becoming insolvent (Greenspan 1998). The lower this likelihood the higher is the soundness of a bank. Bank capital essentially provides a cushion against failure. If bank losses exceed bank capital the bank will become capital insolvent. Thus, the higher the bank capital the higher is...
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...THE BASEL CAPITAL ACCORDS BY JOE LARSON APRIL 2011 I. Introduction Banks are a vital part of a nation’s economy. In their traditional role as financial intermediaries, banks serve to meet the demand of those who need funding. As such, banks make it possible for people to buy homes and for businesses to expand. Banks therefore facilitate spending and investment, which fuel growth in the economy. However, despite their important role in the economy, banks are nevertheless susceptible to failure. Banks, like any other business, can go bankrupt. However, unlike most other businesses, the failure of banks, especially very large ones, can have far-reaching implications. As we saw during the Great Depression and, most recently, during the global financial crisis and the ensuing recession, the health of the bank system (or lack thereof) can trigger economic calamities affecting millions of people. Consequently, it is imperative that banks operate in a safe and sound manner to avoid failure. One way to ensure this is for governments to provide diligent regulation of banks. Yet, with the advent of globalization, banking activities are no longer confined to the borders of any individual country. With cross-border banking activities rapidly increasing, the need for international cooperation in bank regulation has likewise increased. Ready to meet this need is the Basel Committee on Bank Supervision (BCBS). In its role as the international advisory authority on bank regulation, the BCBS...
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...9-201-113 REV: AUGUST 27, 2001 D O LISA MEULBROEK Risk Management at Apache N Introduction O By March of 2001, managers at Apache Corporation, an independent oil and gas exploration and production company, had reason to be optimistic. While oil prices had softened somewhat recently, at $27 a barrel they were much higher than the pernicious levels of 1998, when oil bottomed out at $11 per barrel. Apache had just closed on the acquisition of Repsol in Egypt's Western desert and, along with its partner Shell Overseas Holdings, had also acquired Fletcher Challenge Energy, for a combined cost of $1 billion. The value of such acquisitions, however, depended in large part on the future prices of oil and gas. To decrease its exposure to oil and gas price volatility, Apache had begun a limited hedging program centered mostly on its recently acquired properties. Apache’s managers knew that hedging could create its own risks, and so it seemed prudent to re-evaluate the success of the new program. The decision facing Apache’s managers was whether the firm should continue hedging, and if so, should its current program be extended beyond hedging the revenues from acquisitions? T CO Apache Corporation PY Apache Corporation was founded in 1954 by Raymond Plank, its current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Plank’s son, Roger, was the company’s current CFO, but the company was not controlled by the Plank family, and in fact, officers and...
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...KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (672174-T) (Incorporated in Malaysia) Directors' Report and Audited Financial Statements as at 31 December 2010 Registered Office Level 18, Tower 2, Etiqa Twins, 11 Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (672174-T) (Incorporated in Malaysia) CONTENTS PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DIRECTORS' REPORT STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS STATUTORY DECLARATION REPORT OF SHARIAH COMMITTEE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION INCOME STATEMENTS STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE 1 1 - 18 19 - 23 24 25 26 - 27 28 - 29 31 - 32 33 34 35 36 - 37 38 - 139 KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (672174-T) (Incorporated in Malaysia) 1 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW The Group and the Bank registered a loss after taxation of RM75.6 million and RM97.3 million respectively for the financial year ended 31 December 2010 due to the more challenging operating environment in 2010 as the Group and the Bank embarked on its business realignment and restructuring plans in early 2010. The total assets of the Group has decreased by RM661.5 million to RM10.9 billion as at 31 December 2010. Despite the anticipated full year results, the Group made marked progress in Quarter 1 to Quarter 4 of 2010 profit/(loss) before taxation and the Group stood on a strong capitalised position with a...
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...Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 or ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-07434 Aflac Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Georgia (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 58-1167100 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1932 Wynnton Road, Columbus, Georgia (Address of principal executive offices) 31999 (ZIP Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 706.323.3431 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Common Stock, $.10 Par Value Name of each exchange on which registered New York Stock Exchange Tokyo Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. None Yes ¨ Yes ¨ No No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities...
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...GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES: TO THE BRINK AND BACK December 6, 2011 Students: Yu (Cherry) Chen, Kevin Connolly, Bill Davis, Stephen Duncan, James Faello, Michael Hazinski, Noah Johnson Faculty Supervisor: Joseph L. Pagliari, Jr. Copyright © 2011 The Real Estate Group at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business All Rights Reserved This case study has been prepared solely for academic purposes. It should not be construed as a judgment about or an endorsement of any particular business matter. Moreover, the information contained herein has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we make no representation or warranty as to its accuracy. TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... - 1 GENERAL GROWTH BACKGROUND ............................................................................ - 7 2004: A Historic Year for General Growth........................................................................ - 9 2005-2006: Secured Mortgages and Increasing Debt ..................................................... - 16 Simon vs. GGP - Capital Markets Strategy ..................................................................... - 24 IMPACT OF THE CREDIT CRISIS .................................................................................. - 31 GGP Faces Liquidity Challenge .................................................................................
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...Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database SQL Reference Guide Release 7.0 B31682-03 Copyright ©1996, 2007, Oracle. All rights reserved. ALL SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION (WHETHER IN HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC FORM) ENCLOSED AND ON THE COMPACT DISC(S) ARE SUBJECT TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. The documentation stored on the compact disc(s) may be printed by licensee for licensee’s internal use only. Except for the foregoing, no part of this documentation (whether in hard copy or electronic form) may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of TimesTen Inc. Oracle, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Retek, TimesTen, the TimesTen icon, MicroLogging and Direct Data Access are trademarks or registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Programs (which include both the software and documentation) contain proprietary information; they are provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and are also protected by copyright, patent, and other intellectual and industrial property laws. Reverse engineering, disassembly, or decompilation of the Programs, except to the extent required to obtain interoperability with other independently created software or as specified by law, is prohibited. The information contained in this document is subject...
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