Case 5: Research Affiliates International Portfolio Management 31.03.2014 Executive Summary Tower Watson, an investment consultant company, has for main objective toward its pension clients to increase their return as high as possible while keeping as low as possible the risk taken by their investments. We are asked to analyze the pertinence for TW to recommend to its clients the Research Affiliate Financial Index (RAFI) strategy over traditional indexing and over a more actively managed
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Société Générale (A): The Rogue Trader Jérôme Kerviel and his lawyer, Elisabeth Meyer Photo © Agence France-Presse 01/2011-5613 This case was written by Mark Hunter, Adjunct Professor, and N. Craig Smith, INSEAD Chair in Ethics and Social Responsibility. It is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of an administrative situation. Copyright © 2011 INSEAD TO ORDER COPIES OF INSEAD CASES, SEE DETAILS ON THE BACK
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of FinTech, led by start-ups, poses challenges for regulators and market participants alike, particularly in balancing the potential benefits of innovation with the possible risks of new approaches. * Professor, Co-Director, Duke-HKU Asia America Institute in Transnational Law, and Member, Board of Management, Asian Institute of International Financial Law, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong. ** Senior Research Fellow, Asian Institute of International Financial Law, Faculty of Law
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MSc. in Finance and International Business Authors: Romans Tjurins (Exam ID: 402722) Andrejs Nikitins (Exam ID: 402723) Academic Supervisor: Jan Bartholdy An empirical study of abnormal return on stock and operating performance as a result of acquisition in banking industry Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University May 2011 Table of Contents 1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 1 1.1. 1.2.
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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
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TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IN BRAZIL AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF DEVELOPMENT FAILURE 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 tel 202.274.1830 fax 202.274.1831 James Gregoire Copyright © February 2011 www.nexusinfrastructure.com Transport Infrastructure In Brazil and the Consequences of Development Failure CONTENTS ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................................................................
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Comparison of eBay.com and Alibaba.com Thomas Liquori o h T a m i L s o u q . i r e m Digitally signed by Thomas Liquori DN: cn=Thomas Liquori, email=thomasliquori@a ol.com, o=thomasliquori.me, l=New York, NY Date: 2010.09.05 16:57:16 -04'00' 12/16/2009 Professor Reddi: BUS451 By: Thomas Liquori, Danauda Benjamin, and Anca Barbu EBay.com Introduction .................................................................................................................
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BPO in India – an overview Contents I. Introduction II. What is BPO? • Types of BPO • Key services in various sectors III. Indian BPO Market IV. Market Segments and Trends • Banking sector • Insurance • Healthcare • Media/Publishing • Offshore Software Development • Network Outsourcing Services • HR Outsourcing V. Popular destinations VI. Employment opportunities VII. Key players in the market a. Indian companies
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5 Tangible Benefits Governance challenges For Family-owned businesses Implementing Tangible Benefits Motivation Implementing Purpose Alignment Family Business Challenges Planning What To Do Family Business Challenges What To Do KEY MESSAGES To an extent, family control yields benefits. Academic research and experience from many companies and investors all show that a certain degree of family ownership/control provides positive benefits to the family business
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