Discipline: Finance

Through what channels do changes in interest rates affect the profitability of insurance companies, and how effective are risk managers at hedging associated risks?Through what channels do changes in interest rates affect the profitability of insurance companies, and how effective are risk managers at hedging associated risks?

I need a literature review as part of my final thesis for my master’s in finance. The research question is Through what channels do changes in interest rates affect the profitability of insurance companies, and how effective are risk managers at hedging associated risks? The thesis is of the descriptive kind, meaning I need not analyze […]

You are required to produce a reflective report on varied leadership approaches taken by different leaders in managing the changes arising from a contemporary issue (i.e. COVID 19).You are required to produce a reflective report on varied leadership approaches taken by different leaders in managing the changes arising from a contemporary issue (i.e. COVID 19).

You are required to produce a reflective report (LO2/8) on varied leadership approaches taken by different leaders in managing the changes arising from a contemporary issue (i.e. COVID 19). In order to achieve this, the main body of your report must include the following:  1) A brief introduction to the conceptual approaches of leadership and […]

email explaining the reasons to consider different types of business combinations and ways to structure thememail explaining the reasons to consider different types of business combinations and ways to structure them

Imagine that you are the financial manager of apple . The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has asked you to explain the reasons to consider different types of business combinations and ways to structure them—joint ventures, mergers, strategic alliances, and more. As the financial manager, you will write an email with this explanation. Assume the CEO […]

JetBlue to Launch Tender Offer for Spirit, Urge Shareholders to Vote Against Frontier DealJetBlue to Launch Tender Offer for Spirit, Urge Shareholders to Vote Against Frontier Deal

Answer the following the questions. Please use only the article.  What are Spirit’s concerns regarding JetBlue’s offer?  Why do you think Spirit, Frontier, and JetBlue’s share prices performed as they did on Monday?  How and why has JetBlue structured a two-tier offer for Spirit (i.e., $30 per share and $33 per share)? Describe the events […]

Assignment: Construct a Comprehensive Company Review and Report (Signature Assignment)Assignment: Construct a Comprehensive Company Review and Report (Signature Assignment)

Instructions For this assignment, you will attempt to justify the market value of a publicly-traded organization by investigating the asset value of the company. Use the models (theoretical market value and the current market value model) to obtain an estimated value of the organizations’ assets. You have been requested by the public company you chose […]

Based on this week’s topic overview, answer the following questions on Leadership and Management StylesBased on this week’s topic overview, answer the following questions on Leadership and Management Styles

Based on this week’s topic overview, answer the following questions on Leadership and Management Styles: 1.    What is the predominant style of leadership in your organisation? employee–oriented/centered style  2.    Where does it fall on Tannenbaum and Schmidt’s continuum as explained in the notes?  3.    Why does your organisation use this style?  Sources/References to use: 1.  Gil, L., Allon, K., […]

Use a 3-year holding period to decide whether or not this is a financially feasible investment. Compute the before-tax NPV and IRR.Use a 3-year holding period to decide whether or not this is a financially feasible investment. Compute the before-tax NPV and IRR.

Use a 3–year holding period to decide whether or not this is a financiallyfeasible investment. Compute the before–tax NPV and IRR. Comment onyour final on your calculations as to whether the investment isworthwhile. Please do all your calculations, including NPV and IRR inExcel. You cannot calculate using a financial calculator and input youranswers in Excel. All […]

7-1 Final Project Milestone Three: Evaluation: Liquidity, Financial Ratios, Strengths, and Weaknesses7-1 Final Project Milestone Three: Evaluation: Liquidity, Financial Ratios, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Directions Review your work on Milestones One and Two. In a 2- to 3-page paper, analyze the activity, financial leverage, liquidity, profitability, and market ratios for both companies you are researching for your final project. Conclude your paper by discussing both firms’ strengths and weaknesses. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria: Evaluation of […]