JP Morgan institutional conference call presentation on the state of my industry throughout 2009. Believe it or not, this information presents several opportunities for your clients and associates.
This document discusses strategies for limiting stock market risk, such as the Rule of 100. The Rule of 100 states that the percentage invested in stocks should not exceed 100 minus the investor's age. So a 40 year old would invest 60% in stocks. It also discusses balancing portfolios between stocks and bonds. While bonds provide stability, both stocks and bonds carry risk as their prices can fluctuate. Alternative products like market-linked CDs and indexed annuities are presented as ways to participate in stock market gains without risk of losses.
1) Companies have accumulated record amounts of cash since the 2008 financial crisis as they focused on reducing debt and rebuilding their balance sheets.
2) Recently, companies have begun shifting their use of cash from shareholder-friendly activities like buybacks and dividends toward business investment to support future growth.
3) Increased business investment will benefit the economy by boosting GDP and supporting the belief that a secular bull market has begun.
- Federated Investors faces significant challenges from potential new regulations for money market funds proposed by the SEC chairman, as money market funds comprise 75% of Federated's total assets under management.
- New rules could lead to large outflows from money market funds, negatively impacting Federated's earnings. Despite some positive flows and fund performance, the risks to Federated's core business are substantial.
- The analyst initiates coverage of Federated with an Underperform rating and $19 price target, seeing limited upside due to risks from money market reforms and the stock trading in line with peers despite these risks.
Realty Income is a real estate investment trust that owns commercial properties and leases them to retailers on long-term net leases. It owns over 2300 properties across 49 states with a focus on retail properties leased to tenants in industries that provide necessities. While its financials have weakened due to the economic downturn, it maintains a strong portfolio occupancy rate and has access to capital to acquire more properties when opportunities arise. However, risks include a potential disconnect between dividends and earnings growth and retail tenant defaults increasing due to the recession.
This document discusses pension risk to corporate sponsors from three perspectives: scale, impact, and risk. It provides examples measuring a UK company's pension exposure compared to industry medians across these dimensions. Metrics examined include liabilities/deficit as a percentage of market capitalization, impact on debt ratios, and risk measures like value-at-risk and contributions-at-risk. The document advocates developing a pension risk management framework to guide investment strategy in line with the sponsor's objectives and constraints. It also discusses incorporating sponsor credit risk into funding projections from the trustee perspective.
The document discusses the global financial crisis of 2008 and its causes and effects. It states that the crisis was caused by a combination of factors, including easy credit policies, risky mortgage lending, misrated securities, and greed. This led to a housing bubble, collapse of major financial institutions, stock market crashes, rising unemployment worldwide, and slowed global economic growth. To prevent future crises, it recommends reforms like increased transparency, accountability, prudent risk management, and ethical standards in the financial industry.
SLG believes the U.S. is entering a recession due to problems in the energy sector that will spread to the broader economy. While past recessions were caused by bubbles bursting, this downturn stems from an oil and gas supply glut that has driven down prices. The Fed cannot bail out struggling energy companies like it did banks in 2008. Job losses in oil, construction, and industrial sectors will reduce consumer spending and further weaken the economy. SLG is positioning itself to capitalize on opportunities that will emerge over the next 12-24 months as the market adjusts.
This document discusses strategies for limiting stock market risk, such as the Rule of 100. The Rule of 100 states that the percentage invested in stocks should not exceed 100 minus the investor's age. So a 40 year old would invest 60% in stocks. It also discusses balancing portfolios between stocks and bonds. While bonds provide stability, both stocks and bonds carry risk as their prices can fluctuate. Alternative products like market-linked CDs and indexed annuities are presented as ways to participate in stock market gains without risk of losses.
1) Companies have accumulated record amounts of cash since the 2008 financial crisis as they focused on reducing debt and rebuilding their balance sheets.
2) Recently, companies have begun shifting their use of cash from shareholder-friendly activities like buybacks and dividends toward business investment to support future growth.
3) Increased business investment will benefit the economy by boosting GDP and supporting the belief that a secular bull market has begun.
- Federated Investors faces significant challenges from potential new regulations for money market funds proposed by the SEC chairman, as money market funds comprise 75% of Federated's total assets under management.
- New rules could lead to large outflows from money market funds, negatively impacting Federated's earnings. Despite some positive flows and fund performance, the risks to Federated's core business are substantial.
- The analyst initiates coverage of Federated with an Underperform rating and $19 price target, seeing limited upside due to risks from money market reforms and the stock trading in line with peers despite these risks.
Realty Income is a real estate investment trust that owns commercial properties and leases them to retailers on long-term net leases. It owns over 2300 properties across 49 states with a focus on retail properties leased to tenants in industries that provide necessities. While its financials have weakened due to the economic downturn, it maintains a strong portfolio occupancy rate and has access to capital to acquire more properties when opportunities arise. However, risks include a potential disconnect between dividends and earnings growth and retail tenant defaults increasing due to the recession.
This document discusses pension risk to corporate sponsors from three perspectives: scale, impact, and risk. It provides examples measuring a UK company's pension exposure compared to industry medians across these dimensions. Metrics examined include liabilities/deficit as a percentage of market capitalization, impact on debt ratios, and risk measures like value-at-risk and contributions-at-risk. The document advocates developing a pension risk management framework to guide investment strategy in line with the sponsor's objectives and constraints. It also discusses incorporating sponsor credit risk into funding projections from the trustee perspective.
The document discusses the global financial crisis of 2008 and its causes and effects. It states that the crisis was caused by a combination of factors, including easy credit policies, risky mortgage lending, misrated securities, and greed. This led to a housing bubble, collapse of major financial institutions, stock market crashes, rising unemployment worldwide, and slowed global economic growth. To prevent future crises, it recommends reforms like increased transparency, accountability, prudent risk management, and ethical standards in the financial industry.
SLG believes the U.S. is entering a recession due to problems in the energy sector that will spread to the broader economy. While past recessions were caused by bubbles bursting, this downturn stems from an oil and gas supply glut that has driven down prices. The Fed cannot bail out struggling energy companies like it did banks in 2008. Job losses in oil, construction, and industrial sectors will reduce consumer spending and further weaken the economy. SLG is positioning itself to capitalize on opportunities that will emerge over the next 12-24 months as the market adjusts.
Regency Centers Trust is a retail REIT that focuses on generating cash from operations and continually growing that ability. The report analyzes Regency's ability to raise cash, growth potential given the retail industry environment, current economy impacts, interest rate risk, investment positives like relationships with major retailers, and investment risks around areas weak to economic changes and reliance on major tenants. It also summarizes Regency's balance sheet, capital structure, debt obligations, liquidity, net income trends and dividend policy.
The document discusses how exploration and production companies have responded to low oil prices over the past 15-18 months. It analyzes five options companies have taken: filing for bankruptcy, borrowing more money, making acquisitions, adjusting financials like cutting costs, and optimizing operations. 35 US E&P companies filed for bankruptcy protection, totaling $18 billion in debt. Many companies significantly increased borrowing but nearly 175 global E&P companies, with over $150 billion in total debt, are considered high risk due to high leverage and low cash flow coverage. Some companies made acquisitions to gain assets and scale, though about half lacked the financial strength for risk.
Report: The Crude Downturn for E&Ps: One Situation, Diverse ResponsesMarcellus Drilling News
The document discusses how exploration and production companies have responded to low oil prices over the past 15-18 months. It analyzes five options companies have taken: filing for bankruptcy, borrowing more money, making acquisitions, adjusting financials, and optimizing operations. 35 US E&P companies filed for bankruptcy protection, with total debt of under $18 billion. Many companies also took on more debt, with 175 worldwide E&Ps considered "high risk" due to high leverage and low debt coverage. Some companies made acquisitions to gain assets and scale, though about half of these companies did not have the financial capacity for risk.
- Most major US insurers' earnings weakened in Q2 due to investment losses and high catastrophe losses, though underwriting results remained strong.
- AIG reported a $5.4 billion net loss driven by housing market and investment problems. It raised $20 billion in new capital.
- Allstate's net income fell 98% due to investment losses and record catastrophe losses, but underlying underwriting performance was strong.
The document summarizes research on predatory lending practices in the auto loan industry, particularly those arranged through car dealers (indirect loans). It finds that loan interest rate markups by dealers are a significant driver of loan delinquencies, not borrower credit factors or the economy. It also examines "Buy Here Pay Here" dealers that cater to high-risk borrowers and have extremely high default rates due to aggressive business models focused on churning the same vehicles through many customers.
We think that we fully understand the costs/benefits of the financial engineering sold by brokers until we don’t. Potential for Vulnerabilities in MLPs by Bank MS => MLPs rely on capital markets to continuously grow (low r, high yield). (Potentially Overvalued) Overall MLPs carry a greater interest rate risk concentration than equities. (what doesn’t appear to be priced yet) and how man-made accumulations in the debt-commodity linked products can distort the Supply and Demand in the Commodities ?
- The document recommends that AAN shareholders vote in favor of the Scheme Proposal put forward by Babcock & Brown/Singapore Power consortium to acquire AAN.
- It analyzes the five consideration alternatives available to shareholders and notes that shareholders should choose based on individual tax, yield, liquidity and risk preferences after consulting financial advisors.
- The default consideration includes a majority cash payment along with securities in BBI, BBP, BBW funds and APA, maintaining ongoing exposure to energy infrastructure sector but triggering a CGT event for most of the consideration.
B/E Aerospace is a manufacturer of commercial and business jet interiors that is overleveraged with high debt levels. The company cannot cover interest payments with projected earnings given its 79% debt ratio. The recommendation is for B/E Aerospace to reduce debt by issuing $41 million in new equity shares and using $50 million in cash to achieve an optimal capital structure of 35% debt. This would lower the weighted average cost of capital and improve the company's financial stability.
Private Equity in Energy Series – Part I: Upstream Oil and Gas TrendsWinston & Strawn LLP
It is no secret that the oil and gas industry’s latest downturn has rocked the economic and business landscapes for its participants.
In this first eLunch of our multi-part private equity in energy series, our oil and gas partners Denmon Sigler and Craig Vogelsang, along with guest speaker William Marko, managing director at Jefferies LLC, discussed the key trends and issues impacting the upstream oil and gas industry. The discussion included an assessment of the current investment climate, as well as other structural and risk allocation considerations for private equity investment in the upstream oil and gas sector.
Bec doms a ppt on overview of financial management07Babasab Patil
The document provides an overview of career opportunities and issues in financial management. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of financial managers in maximizing shareholder value through forecasting, planning, investments, financing, and risk management. It also examines agency relationships between shareholders and managers, and shareholders and creditors. Additionally, it outlines different business forms and their advantages/disadvantages, and financial goals of corporations to maximize stock price while balancing responsibilities to society.
This document provides information about obtaining fully solved assignments from an assignment help service. It lists their email and phone contact information and requests students to send their semester and specialization when reaching out. It then provides a sample assignment for financial management that covers topics like calculating tax liability for a corporation, objectives of income tax, investment analysis based on risk and return, diversification and its impact on risk, and financial forecasting. The document provides guidance on calculating various financial ratios for McDonald's and solving inventory management problems. It asks students to explain concepts like issues in international business, financial axioms, and the risk-return tradeoff.
Optimization Of Capital Structure Of Firm To Improve Profitability Complete DeckSlideTeam
The document discusses ways for a firm to optimize its capital structure to improve profitability. It outlines an agenda to maximize firm value and minimize cost of capital by optimizing the debt ratio. It also discusses raising capital through equity funding such as initial public offerings and leveraged buyouts. The overall impact of optimizing the capital structure on the debt and equity patterns as well as achieving an optimal debt-equity mix is examined. Financial performance is analyzed through the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow.
Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) are insurance products that offer principal protection, potential for growth based on market indexes without direct market participation, guaranteed lifetime income options, and tax-deferred growth. FIAs allow savings to be transformed into predictable retirement income through an agreed upon income stream. While the principal is protected from losses due to market downturns, FIAs may provide returns linked to market indexes and continued growth through compound interest. Common benefits of FIAs include downside market protection, guaranteed lifetime income, and tax-deferred growth similar to other retirement accounts.
This document discusses debt valuations for private equity and business development companies. It provides an overview of the middle market loan environment, key trends, new issuance volumes, and statistics on issuers with EBITDA of $50 million or less. Examples are given of calibration analyses, credit analyses, recovery methods, and market and income approaches to valuation. Methods for assessing debt pricing, credit ratings, broker quotes, and recovery rates for different asset classes are also outlined.
EMCI held investor meetings in March and April 2017 to discuss the company's business lines and strategies. EMCI operates in both property and casualty insurance and reinsurance segments. It aims to increase profitability in commercial auto insurance through initiatives to improve underwriting results. EMCI also focuses on innovation, such as through partnerships with insurtech startups, to enhance policyholder services and loss control programs.
- Income trusts have become popular investments as they provide stable income in a low interest rate environment when stock and bond returns are uncertain.
- Income trusts work by pooling assets that generate cash flow, then distributing most cash flows to unitholders as dividends. This structure provides tax advantages over corporations.
- The document discusses the history and structure of income trusts, how they provide tax efficiency compared to corporations, and factors influencing their popularity as investments.
Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) are a type of partnership designed to centralize family business or investment accounts. FLPs pool family assets into a single partnership that family members own shares of. FLPs are commonly used for estate tax minimization by gifting shares between generations at lower tax rates than transferring the partnership's holdings. An FLP differs from a trust in that family members own a share of a business rather than assets being held in trust.
Tips de sobrevivencia caminar segura para estas vacacionesCaminarSegura
Este documento proporciona recomendaciones para familiares de personas en recuperación de adicciones durante las vacaciones, incluyendo la abstinencia total de alcohol y drogas, tener alternativas sin alcohol, no presionar a la persona a quedarse si se siente cansada, y continuar asistiendo a grupos de apoyo incluso durante las vacaciones.
Lisa Rose-Rodriguez presented on understanding the complexities of leadership. The presentation addressed how to effectively communicate important information to the public through various media like radio, television, and social media. It also discussed how organizations can determine who should reach out to the public, what situations require informing the public, how to craft messages for different audiences, and how to measure the effectiveness of public communications.
This document contains information about Jean-David Abramowicz and several digital projects he is involved with in Senegal. It discusses his background working with NGOs in Senegal and Israel on computer and digital art projects. It then outlines four current projects: 1) providing computers to preschools in rural Senegal through the NGO Racines d'Enfance, 2) a real-time data collection app initiated by the World Bank, 3) offering free app development workshops in Senegal, and 4) Urban Spirits, a digital street art project led by digital artist Judith Darmont exploring augmented reality and mobile screenings.
Regency Centers Trust is a retail REIT that focuses on generating cash from operations and continually growing that ability. The report analyzes Regency's ability to raise cash, growth potential given the retail industry environment, current economy impacts, interest rate risk, investment positives like relationships with major retailers, and investment risks around areas weak to economic changes and reliance on major tenants. It also summarizes Regency's balance sheet, capital structure, debt obligations, liquidity, net income trends and dividend policy.
The document discusses how exploration and production companies have responded to low oil prices over the past 15-18 months. It analyzes five options companies have taken: filing for bankruptcy, borrowing more money, making acquisitions, adjusting financials like cutting costs, and optimizing operations. 35 US E&P companies filed for bankruptcy protection, totaling $18 billion in debt. Many companies significantly increased borrowing but nearly 175 global E&P companies, with over $150 billion in total debt, are considered high risk due to high leverage and low cash flow coverage. Some companies made acquisitions to gain assets and scale, though about half lacked the financial strength for risk.
Report: The Crude Downturn for E&Ps: One Situation, Diverse ResponsesMarcellus Drilling News
The document discusses how exploration and production companies have responded to low oil prices over the past 15-18 months. It analyzes five options companies have taken: filing for bankruptcy, borrowing more money, making acquisitions, adjusting financials, and optimizing operations. 35 US E&P companies filed for bankruptcy protection, with total debt of under $18 billion. Many companies also took on more debt, with 175 worldwide E&Ps considered "high risk" due to high leverage and low debt coverage. Some companies made acquisitions to gain assets and scale, though about half of these companies did not have the financial capacity for risk.
- Most major US insurers' earnings weakened in Q2 due to investment losses and high catastrophe losses, though underwriting results remained strong.
- AIG reported a $5.4 billion net loss driven by housing market and investment problems. It raised $20 billion in new capital.
- Allstate's net income fell 98% due to investment losses and record catastrophe losses, but underlying underwriting performance was strong.
The document summarizes research on predatory lending practices in the auto loan industry, particularly those arranged through car dealers (indirect loans). It finds that loan interest rate markups by dealers are a significant driver of loan delinquencies, not borrower credit factors or the economy. It also examines "Buy Here Pay Here" dealers that cater to high-risk borrowers and have extremely high default rates due to aggressive business models focused on churning the same vehicles through many customers.
We think that we fully understand the costs/benefits of the financial engineering sold by brokers until we don’t. Potential for Vulnerabilities in MLPs by Bank MS => MLPs rely on capital markets to continuously grow (low r, high yield). (Potentially Overvalued) Overall MLPs carry a greater interest rate risk concentration than equities. (what doesn’t appear to be priced yet) and how man-made accumulations in the debt-commodity linked products can distort the Supply and Demand in the Commodities ?
- The document recommends that AAN shareholders vote in favor of the Scheme Proposal put forward by Babcock & Brown/Singapore Power consortium to acquire AAN.
- It analyzes the five consideration alternatives available to shareholders and notes that shareholders should choose based on individual tax, yield, liquidity and risk preferences after consulting financial advisors.
- The default consideration includes a majority cash payment along with securities in BBI, BBP, BBW funds and APA, maintaining ongoing exposure to energy infrastructure sector but triggering a CGT event for most of the consideration.
B/E Aerospace is a manufacturer of commercial and business jet interiors that is overleveraged with high debt levels. The company cannot cover interest payments with projected earnings given its 79% debt ratio. The recommendation is for B/E Aerospace to reduce debt by issuing $41 million in new equity shares and using $50 million in cash to achieve an optimal capital structure of 35% debt. This would lower the weighted average cost of capital and improve the company's financial stability.
Private Equity in Energy Series – Part I: Upstream Oil and Gas TrendsWinston & Strawn LLP
It is no secret that the oil and gas industry’s latest downturn has rocked the economic and business landscapes for its participants.
In this first eLunch of our multi-part private equity in energy series, our oil and gas partners Denmon Sigler and Craig Vogelsang, along with guest speaker William Marko, managing director at Jefferies LLC, discussed the key trends and issues impacting the upstream oil and gas industry. The discussion included an assessment of the current investment climate, as well as other structural and risk allocation considerations for private equity investment in the upstream oil and gas sector.
Bec doms a ppt on overview of financial management07Babasab Patil
The document provides an overview of career opportunities and issues in financial management. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of financial managers in maximizing shareholder value through forecasting, planning, investments, financing, and risk management. It also examines agency relationships between shareholders and managers, and shareholders and creditors. Additionally, it outlines different business forms and their advantages/disadvantages, and financial goals of corporations to maximize stock price while balancing responsibilities to society.
This document provides information about obtaining fully solved assignments from an assignment help service. It lists their email and phone contact information and requests students to send their semester and specialization when reaching out. It then provides a sample assignment for financial management that covers topics like calculating tax liability for a corporation, objectives of income tax, investment analysis based on risk and return, diversification and its impact on risk, and financial forecasting. The document provides guidance on calculating various financial ratios for McDonald's and solving inventory management problems. It asks students to explain concepts like issues in international business, financial axioms, and the risk-return tradeoff.
Optimization Of Capital Structure Of Firm To Improve Profitability Complete DeckSlideTeam
The document discusses ways for a firm to optimize its capital structure to improve profitability. It outlines an agenda to maximize firm value and minimize cost of capital by optimizing the debt ratio. It also discusses raising capital through equity funding such as initial public offerings and leveraged buyouts. The overall impact of optimizing the capital structure on the debt and equity patterns as well as achieving an optimal debt-equity mix is examined. Financial performance is analyzed through the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow.
Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) are insurance products that offer principal protection, potential for growth based on market indexes without direct market participation, guaranteed lifetime income options, and tax-deferred growth. FIAs allow savings to be transformed into predictable retirement income through an agreed upon income stream. While the principal is protected from losses due to market downturns, FIAs may provide returns linked to market indexes and continued growth through compound interest. Common benefits of FIAs include downside market protection, guaranteed lifetime income, and tax-deferred growth similar to other retirement accounts.
This document discusses debt valuations for private equity and business development companies. It provides an overview of the middle market loan environment, key trends, new issuance volumes, and statistics on issuers with EBITDA of $50 million or less. Examples are given of calibration analyses, credit analyses, recovery methods, and market and income approaches to valuation. Methods for assessing debt pricing, credit ratings, broker quotes, and recovery rates for different asset classes are also outlined.
EMCI held investor meetings in March and April 2017 to discuss the company's business lines and strategies. EMCI operates in both property and casualty insurance and reinsurance segments. It aims to increase profitability in commercial auto insurance through initiatives to improve underwriting results. EMCI also focuses on innovation, such as through partnerships with insurtech startups, to enhance policyholder services and loss control programs.
- Income trusts have become popular investments as they provide stable income in a low interest rate environment when stock and bond returns are uncertain.
- Income trusts work by pooling assets that generate cash flow, then distributing most cash flows to unitholders as dividends. This structure provides tax advantages over corporations.
- The document discusses the history and structure of income trusts, how they provide tax efficiency compared to corporations, and factors influencing their popularity as investments.
Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) are a type of partnership designed to centralize family business or investment accounts. FLPs pool family assets into a single partnership that family members own shares of. FLPs are commonly used for estate tax minimization by gifting shares between generations at lower tax rates than transferring the partnership's holdings. An FLP differs from a trust in that family members own a share of a business rather than assets being held in trust.
Tips de sobrevivencia caminar segura para estas vacacionesCaminarSegura
Este documento proporciona recomendaciones para familiares de personas en recuperación de adicciones durante las vacaciones, incluyendo la abstinencia total de alcohol y drogas, tener alternativas sin alcohol, no presionar a la persona a quedarse si se siente cansada, y continuar asistiendo a grupos de apoyo incluso durante las vacaciones.
Lisa Rose-Rodriguez presented on understanding the complexities of leadership. The presentation addressed how to effectively communicate important information to the public through various media like radio, television, and social media. It also discussed how organizations can determine who should reach out to the public, what situations require informing the public, how to craft messages for different audiences, and how to measure the effectiveness of public communications.
This document contains information about Jean-David Abramowicz and several digital projects he is involved with in Senegal. It discusses his background working with NGOs in Senegal and Israel on computer and digital art projects. It then outlines four current projects: 1) providing computers to preschools in rural Senegal through the NGO Racines d'Enfance, 2) a real-time data collection app initiated by the World Bank, 3) offering free app development workshops in Senegal, and 4) Urban Spirits, a digital street art project led by digital artist Judith Darmont exploring augmented reality and mobile screenings.
Eastronix è un'azienda giovane e votata all'innovazione che gestisce componentistica ed accessori per la telefonia mobile, ma anche numerosi altri prodotti tecnologici di svariato genere. I nostri prodotti, che rappresentano il top della tecnologia attualmente in commercio, sono sempre rigorosamente originali: www.eastronix.com
With Urban Spirits, French digital art pioneer Judith Darmont creates both digital street art and an interactive toolbox for urbanites and urbanists. Ephemeral, temporary and permanent art as a poetic and video arty proposition to deal with the urban space issue. 1\EPHEMERAL ART. Touring metropolis, intimate & mobile screenings turn out the street into an improvised theater.
2\TEMPORARY ART. URBAN SPIRITS CITY TOUR takes you to a virtual exhibition in town;
a smartphone apps with augmented reality, to reveal a dematerialized exhibition.
A contemporary art city tour to undergo.
3\PERMANENT ART with a DIGITAL SCULPTURE, a smart urban furniture to display and connect the Urban Spirits.
La Institución Educativa Particular "Santísima Trinidad" es una escuela privada. Ofrece educación desde preescolar hasta secundaria. Su objetivo es formar estudiantes con valores cristianos y conocimientos académicos sólidos.
Robin Bronston D is seeking a challenging position in IT that allows for innovation, creativity, and learning. He has over 4 years of experience in PHP development and working with frameworks like CodeIgniter. Some of his recent projects include developing modules for a medication monitoring application and an online auction portal. He is proficient in technologies like HTML, CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap, MySQL, and Linux. Robin holds an MSc in Information Technology and a BSc in Information Technology.
Thanks to the social web, people from around the world come together to share information and support. We build networks and join communities online when we need help or advice. Patients, caregivers, family, friends, and other supporters are increasingly taking part in online health communities to share information and find support. But you need an enabler, a community manager to have a thriving online community.
This is my tutorial for building and sustaining a successful online community.
The portion discusses the census of the children of Isra’el, the washbasin of the Mishkan, the anointing oils for the cohanim and sovereigns, the incense offering, and the Shabbat. The Torah then relates the story of the Golden Calf, Elohim’s anger at the Jewish nation, Moshe successfully arguing for Divine forgiveness for the sin, the subsequent breaking of the tablets, and the giving of the second tablets.
The document describes the process of designing a magazine cover. It details the selection and formatting of fonts, colors, graphics, and text elements like cover lines and a pull quote. The designer experimented with different color, font, size, and effect combinations to make elements like the masthead, subtitles, graphics, and text prominent and visually appealing on the cover while maintaining a cohesive design.
Alisha is a 17-year-old sixth form student in Croydon studying media, philosophy, psychology and economics. She enjoys socializing with friends and listening to music in her free time. Alisha finds balancing her social life and college work challenging due to a heavy workload from demanding subjects. However, she is determined to put in effort to achieve her desired grades.
The document describes the first stage of editing a video project which involved cutting footage into individual shots with correct timing, placing markers, and keeping the original clip handy for reference. Various shots were tested to find the best ones matching the audio. Color correcting was then done to recreate the dark blue tint of the original, including increasing blue mid-tones and highlights. Effects like fades were added and color correcting was copied to all shots to maintain consistency.
The trailer for Blair Witch (2016) uses several film techniques to build suspense and immerse the audience. The tempo and number of shots increases throughout to match the rising tension of the music. Transitions between shots are simple to focus attention on the content. The non-chronological ordering of shots distorts perceptions and maintains interest. Camera angles are mostly eye-level or low-level to portray the students as vulnerable and weak against the powerful witch.
This document is a statement of credits for a student named Moyakhe Nobahle. It lists the courses they have completed as part of their Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in Human Resource Management. They have earned 360 credits towards their degree through various courses in subjects like commercial law, economics, business management, human resource management, and labour relations. The statement shows the grades and credits earned for each course completed between 2010 and 2015.
This document provides key financial data and an analysis of ACE Limited, a property and casualty insurer. It highlights that ACE has a strong record of pricing risk, is expanding globally to spread risk more widely, and has high earnings per share. The analyst recommends an overweight position and believes the stock remains undervalued relative to its fundamentals. Risks include potential weakness in emerging markets or from natural disasters.
David Rubenstein posed 10 key questions facing the private equity world. These questions addressed issues like whether leverage for buyouts would return, the potential for major defaults of deals completed during the "golden age" of private equity, what areas private equity firms would pursue to achieve targeted returns, and whether now is the right time for investors to pursue private equity investments. The document also discussed sovereign wealth funds and their potential impact on private equity, as well as ways the industry could work to improve its public image.
A corporation finances itself through a combination of equity and debt. The capital structure should be designed to maximize the long-term market valuation of the firm. The determinants of a company's capital structure include the type of assets financed, the nature of the industry, the degree of competition, potential for obsolescence, the product life cycle stage, financial policies, past capital structure decisions, issues of corporate control, and credit ratings.
A corporation finances itself through a combination of equity and debt. The capital structure should be designed to maximize the long-term market valuation of the firm. The determinants of a company's capital structure include the type of assets being financed, the nature of the industry, the degree of competition, potential for obsolescence, the product life cycle stage, financial policies, past capital structure decisions, issues of corporate control, and credit ratings.
The document provides an overview of Merrill Lynch including its business description, financial profile, competitive environment, and valuation. It discusses Merrill Lynch's core businesses, leadership changes, risk management improvements, growth opportunities in emerging markets and through third party funds, and plans for balance sheet optimization and more efficient use of capital.
The document summarizes the financial distress of Merrill Lynch leading up to 2008. It provides an overview of the company and timeline of key events. An analysis of Merrill Lynch's cash flow statements from 2005-2007 shows deterioration, with cash from operations declining significantly. While cash and financing activities were increasing, this was due to asset sales and debt raises, not underlying business performance. The declining cash flow from operations and increasing debt were early signs of financial distress that analysts failed to properly identify by not adequately analyzing cash flow statements.
WIG - June 2014 Annual Financial ReportBrad Sheahon
This document provides a summary of Wilson HTM Investment Group's performance and operations for the 2009 financial year. Some key points:
- NPAT was $2.2 million compared to $12 million in the previous year, impacted by losses on principal investments. Excluding these, established businesses reported NPAT of $7.4 million.
- Funds under management grew 21% to $6.4 billion, driven by net inflows to Pinnacle boutiques and the Next Financial acquisition.
- Capital markets revenue declined 41% to $51.7 million and profit before tax fell 80% to $2.5 million, due to lower transaction volumes in a difficult market.
- Investment management revenue fell 8
Mercer Capital's Asset Management Industry Newsletter | Q1 2015 | Focus: Mutu...Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital’s Asset Management Industry newsletter is a quarterly publication providing perspective on valuation issues pertinent to asset managers, trust companies, and investment consultants.
This document provides a quarterly report for Western Reserve Hedged Equity (WRHE) fund for the second quarter of 2005. It summarizes the fund's performance for various periods and compares it to market benchmarks. It also discusses the fund's investment strategy and outlook, including being bullish on growth stocks and bearish on "conventional value" stocks that they believe have formed a bubble with overvalued valuations. The document analyzes various companies and sectors that the fund has investments in, both long and short positions.
This document provides an overview and introduction to private equity. It begins with an introduction of the speaker and his background in private equity investments. It then defines private equity and discusses the two broad classes of buyouts and venture capital. Next, it provides an overview of the private equity market and landscape. It discusses fund structure and organization. Finally, it discusses various career options in private equity and provides a high-level question and answer agenda.
Dan Hausmann of ALIRT Insurance Research gave a presentation on assessing insurance company financial strength beyond credit ratings. ALIRT produces proprietary financial analyses on insurers using statutory and GAAP data to generate relative financial strength scores. It aims to provide a more accurate view than public ratings by "getting below" the ratings. ALIRT's methods include flagging potential outlier insurers and producing individualized screening mechanisms for clients. The presentation reviewed financial results for the property/casualty, life, and health insurance industries through mid-2010 and noted trends and challenges facing each sector.
This document provides an overview of the current volatile market environment and outlines 10 rules of thumb for navigating periods of increased volatility. It discusses recent declines in major indexes and rise in market volatility. While the authors' base case sees continued slow economic and earnings growth, they note several signs of uncertainty globally. The 10 rules of thumb focus on identifying companies with organic growth opportunities, flexible finances, strong cash flow, and earnings quality to invest successfully through the market cycle.
- Stocks fell sharply in the first quarter of 2009, with double-digit losses across most asset classes, though high-yield bonds gained slightly. The fund portfolios outperformed their benchmarks due to strong performance from fixed income managers and tactical equity allocations.
- The economic downturn was caused by a self-reinforcing cycle of debt, falling asset prices, and lower spending/profits, which has reversed the long trend of rising debt fueling growth. Breaking this debt-deflation spiral will be difficult.
- The outlook incorporates scenarios ranging from a quick recovery to a severe prolonged recession, and positions portfolios accordingly with a focus on compelling long-term opportunities from active managers, high-yield bonds
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The document provides guidance on creating an investment recommendation and pitching a stock. It outlines the key components of a stock pitch, including analyzing if a company is a good business and if it will be a good stock. An example stock pitch for Waste Management is then presented, analyzing the company, industry, financials, valuation, opportunities/risks, and recommending the stock as a buy. The document emphasizes synthesizing information from prior seminars to develop an investment thesis and recommendation.
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Getting a Grip on Key Investment Issues discusses several important issues facing investors in today's environment. It summarizes how the financial crisis occurred when subprime mortgages defaulted and structured products unraveled. It then outlines some of the major issues facing investors currently, including uncertain spreads, government spending, inflation concerns, and rating agency scrutiny. The document emphasizes the importance of a consistent investment process and risk management approach. It concludes by asking what the key investment issues are for the reader's company.
Euler Hermes ACI is the largest credit insurance provider globally with over 114 years of experience. They insure over 57,000 policyholders worldwide against risks such as bankruptcy and default. Credit insurance can help businesses expand sales, gain access to financing, and protect against unexpected losses from bad debt. Euler Hermes monitors over 43 million companies and processes 25,000 credit limits daily to help clients evaluate customer credit risk.
The document is a transcript from Ameriprise Financial's fourth quarter 2008 earnings call on January 28, 2009.
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Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
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"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
Abhay Bhutada, the Managing Director of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in commercial and retail lending. A Qualified Chartered Accountant, he has been pivotal in leveraging technology to enhance financial services. Starting his career at Bank of India, he later founded TAB Capital Limited and co-founded Poonawalla Finance Private Limited, emphasizing digital lending. Under his leadership, Poonawalla Fincorp achieved a 'AAA' credit rating, integrating acquisitions and emphasizing corporate governance. Actively involved in industry forums and CSR initiatives, Abhay has been recognized with awards like "Young Entrepreneur of India 2017" and "40 under 40 Most Influential Leader for 2020-21." Personally, he values mindfulness, enjoys gardening, yoga, and sees every day as an opportunity for growth and improvement.
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financial assets represent claim for future benefit or cash. Financial assets are formed by establishing contracts between participants. These financial assets are used for collection of huge amounts of money for business purposes.
Two major Types: Debt Securities and Equity Securities.
Debt Securities are Also known as fixed-income securities or instruments. The type of assets is formed by establishing contracts between investor and issuer of the asset.
• The first type of Debit securities is BONDS. Bonds are issued by corporations and government (both local and national government).
• The second important type of Debit security is NOTES. Apart from similarities associated with notes and bonds, notes have shorter term maturity.
• The 3rd important type of Debit security is TRESURY BILLS. These securities have short-term ranging from three months, six months, and one year. Issuer of such securities are governments.
• Above discussed debit securities are mostly issued by governments and corporations. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS CDs are issued by Banks and Financial Institutions. Risk factor associated with CDs gets reduced when issued by reputable institutions or Banks.
Following are the risk attached with debt securities: Credit risk, interest rate risk and currency risk
There are no fixed maturity dates in such securities, and asset’s value is determined by company’s performance. There are two major types of equity securities: common stock and preferred stock.
Common Stock: These are simple equity securities and bear no complexities which the preferred stock bears. Holders of such securities or instrument have the voting rights when it comes to select the company’s board of director or the business decisions to be made.
Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks are sometime referred to as hybrid securities, because it contains elements of both debit security and equity security. Preferred stock confers ownership rights to security holder that is why it is equity instrument
<a href="https://www.writofinance.com/equity-securities-features-types-risk/" >Equity securities </a> as a whole is used for capital funding for companies. Companies have multiple expenses to cover. Potential growth of company is required in competitive market. So, these securities are used for capital generation, and then uses it for company’s growth.
Concluding remarks
Both are employed in business. Businesses are often established through debit securities, then what is the need for equity securities. Companies have to cover multiple expenses and expansion of business. They can also use equity instruments for repayment of debits. So, there are multiple uses for securities. As an investor, you need tools for analysis. Investment decisions are made by carefully analyzing the market. For better analysis of the stock market, investors often employ financial analysis of companies.
1. A.M. Best Company
Current Perspectives on the Life
Insurance Industry
J.P. Morgan Conference Call
January 16, 2009
2. What Happened And Where Are
We Now?
Deterioration in macroeconomic fundamentals-
while the bad news has slowed, is there an end
in sight?
Extreme volatility in equity markets
Rising credit defaults/asset impairments
Significant spread widening/unrealized losses
Limited financial flexibility
Negative outlook on the life industry
3. A.M. Best Outlook – Life & Annuity
“The severe dislocation in the capital
markets, fueled most recently by the
bankruptcy filing [of Lehman] and liquidity
concerns at high-profile financial
institutions…has prompted A.M. Best Co.
to revise its rating outlook for the U.S. life
insurance industry to negative from
stable.”
4. U.S. Life Industry Capital
Trends
350
325
300
$bill
275
250
225
200
2004 2005 2006 2007 1Q 08 2Q 08 3Q 08
Cap ital & Sur p lus + AVR
5. Capitalization Trends
Industry had built up excess capital in prior years
Increased operating and financial leverage
Deployed through share buybacks, dividends
and some acquisitions
Excess capital eroded
Expectation of need to strengthen capital
Access to capital and liquidity is weak
7. Investment Losses
Companies treating stat and GAAP
impairments differently (for the most part)
Unrealized losses-are they economic or
interest rate driven?
How long under water and by how much?
More impairments likely in 4Q
8. Variable Annuities
Living benefits driving sales
Lower sales & fee income
Higher reserve & capital charges
Rising costs of hedging; has it worked?
DAC unlocking
Companies revising product structures
9. Recent Industry Trends
Shift from protection to accumulation
products
Variable annuity products more complex
Industry consolidation at a relatively slow
pace
But, concentration at the top increasing
ERM has been tested
10. Where Are We Going?
More regulation likely
M&A/divestitures will accelerate
Choppy markets continue to pressure VA
writers
More impairments
Liquidity to remain tight
11. Is There Any Good News?
Retirement income opportunities still exist
International business continues to hold
promise
Stronger players will continue to thrive
All things must pass
12. Key Factors in Maintaining Ratings
Focus on preserving capital & maintaining
liquidity
Consistent operating profitability trends
Investment risk manageable
Proven ERM effectiveness during troubled
times
Risk appetite commensurate with capital
Diversification on both sides of the balance
sheet