This document provides an overview of the Center for Advanced Financial Education (CAFE) at Roger Williams University for the period ending December 1, 2015. It summarizes the objectives of CAFE, the student fund managers and associates overseeing the fund, as well as the facilities available. The document then covers analyses including global economic analysis, sector and industry analysis, fundamental analysis of individual companies, behavioral analysis, portfolio modeling, construction and performance. It discusses diversifying the portfolio through reallocation, risk-adjusted returns, and year-to-date performance compared to the S&P 500. In summary, it reports on the activities and performance of the student-managed CAFE fund for the period.
The document discusses how foreign direct investment (FDI) can support sustainable development. It presents new FDI Qualities Indicators that measure how investment relates to outcomes in areas like productivity, skills, job quality, gender equality, and carbon footprint. The indicators can be used to identify policy priorities and benchmark countries. The document also examines how FDI relates to green growth and development in Asia-Pacific countries using the new indicators. While FDI often concentrates in less polluting sectors and technologies, its impact on energy efficiency and emissions varies across countries.
Australian investor trends every financial adviser should knownetwealthInvest
Discover how 1,000 Australian investors are managing their portfolios and their views on investment advice, emerging investment themes such as ESG, and the effect of technology on investing, from Andy Sowerby, Managing Director of Legg Mason Australia and New Zealand.
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Viet Nam is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/viet-nam-investment-policy.htm
The document discusses trends in currency-based measures taken by countries between 2005-2013. It finds that:
1) Emerging market economies had more currency-based measures in place in 2005, with limits on bank's net foreign exchange positions being most common.
2) From 2005-2013, countries eased currency-based measures leading up to the financial crisis, while tightening them more after 2008. Tightening focused on restricting foreign currency inflows and outflows through banks.
3) A few OECD countries actively increased restrictions over the period, while non-OECD economies liberalized significantly through adjustments to existing measures.
These highlights from the OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar were presented at launch events in Myanmar on 1 and 4 March 2014. Myanmar's Union Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Kan Zaw, praised the comprehensive nature of the report and said that it would help to guide the government in solidifying investment climate reforms and in promoting more and better investment.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/investment-policy-reform-in-myanmar.htm
How clients are reacting to uncertainty and how best to deal with itnetwealthInvest
Drawing on CoreData's just completed research Andrew Inwood shares insights into how Australian investors are reacting to the coronavirus uncertainty and how advisers can best support clients in this environment.
The latest seminar series organised jointly by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), the Royal Economic Society (RES), the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE), Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Society of Professional Economists (SPE). Part of a wider effort to ensure that UK economic statistics keep pace with the changing shape of modern economies and societies, and continue to meet users’ needs.
The document discusses how foreign direct investment (FDI) can support sustainable development. It presents new FDI Qualities Indicators that measure how investment relates to outcomes in areas like productivity, skills, job quality, gender equality, and carbon footprint. The indicators can be used to identify policy priorities and benchmark countries. The document also examines how FDI relates to green growth and development in Asia-Pacific countries using the new indicators. While FDI often concentrates in less polluting sectors and technologies, its impact on energy efficiency and emissions varies across countries.
Australian investor trends every financial adviser should knownetwealthInvest
Discover how 1,000 Australian investors are managing their portfolios and their views on investment advice, emerging investment themes such as ESG, and the effect of technology on investing, from Andy Sowerby, Managing Director of Legg Mason Australia and New Zealand.
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Viet Nam is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/viet-nam-investment-policy.htm
The document discusses trends in currency-based measures taken by countries between 2005-2013. It finds that:
1) Emerging market economies had more currency-based measures in place in 2005, with limits on bank's net foreign exchange positions being most common.
2) From 2005-2013, countries eased currency-based measures leading up to the financial crisis, while tightening them more after 2008. Tightening focused on restricting foreign currency inflows and outflows through banks.
3) A few OECD countries actively increased restrictions over the period, while non-OECD economies liberalized significantly through adjustments to existing measures.
These highlights from the OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar were presented at launch events in Myanmar on 1 and 4 March 2014. Myanmar's Union Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Kan Zaw, praised the comprehensive nature of the report and said that it would help to guide the government in solidifying investment climate reforms and in promoting more and better investment.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/investment-policy-reform-in-myanmar.htm
How clients are reacting to uncertainty and how best to deal with itnetwealthInvest
Drawing on CoreData's just completed research Andrew Inwood shares insights into how Australian investors are reacting to the coronavirus uncertainty and how advisers can best support clients in this environment.
The latest seminar series organised jointly by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), the Royal Economic Society (RES), the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE), Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Society of Professional Economists (SPE). Part of a wider effort to ensure that UK economic statistics keep pace with the changing shape of modern economies and societies, and continue to meet users’ needs.
This presentation presents the main findings from the 2020 OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar. This publication will be launched at a virtual event in the presence of Myanmar's Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations. The launch was followed by a high-level panel discussion on “Attracting quality investment and building resilience through responsible business conduct and international labour standards". http://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-myanmar-2020-d7984f44-en.htm
Cluster basics: Competitiveness - Coming to Grips With a Difficult TermTCI Network
This document discusses competitiveness and clusters. It provides a framework for understanding competitiveness as the productivity of a location's labor force given the quality of the business environment. Productivity is influenced by microeconomic competitiveness fundamentals like clusters, as well as macroeconomic policies and social infrastructure. The framework is supported by empirical analysis showing these factors independently influence prosperity. Effective cluster-based policy focuses on building regional strengths, prioritizing competitiveness upgrades, and integrating cluster efforts into broader strategies.
Stephen Thomsen looks at investment climate reform in Southeast Asia and draws lessons for the update of the OECD Policy Framework for Investment currently underway. This presentation was made at the Southeast Asia Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on 24-26 March 2014.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
The 2020 OECD Investment Policy Review of Indonesia presents an assessment of the investment climate in Indonesia and provides recommendations to support the government in its ongoing reform efforts. The Review places great emphasis on measures to build a sound, transparent and responsible investment environment to support a resilient economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-indonesia-2020-b56512da-en.htm
This presentation by Adele Atkinson was made at the 3rd OECD-GFLEC Global Policy research Symposium to Advance Financial Literacy "Harnessing Financial Education to Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation" which cutting-edge policy issues and identify key research directions, as well as practical solutions, with a view to advancing financial literacy for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/fin/financial-education/3rdglobalpolicyresearchsymposiumtoadvancefinancialliteracy.htm
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Lao PDR is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/lao-pdr-investment-policy.htm
This presentation by Miriam Koreen and Gert Wehinger was made at the 3rd OECD-GFLEC Global Policy research Symposium to Advance Financial Literacy "Harnessing Financial Education to Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation" which cutting-edge policy issues and identify key research directions, as well as practical solutions, with a view to advancing financial literacy for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/fin/financial-education/3rdglobalpolicyresearchsymposiumtoadvancefinancialliteracy.htm
Presentation by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC, at the Municipal Control: A Different Contribution to Governance, in Santiago,Chile, January 2015.
Thailand has had a remarkable economic development trajectory over the past 60 years and foreign direct investment (FDI) has been pivotal in this success. Thailand was one of the first movers in opening up to manufacturing FDI and in establishing proactive investment promotion and facilitation policies. While challenges remain in some areas of responsible business conduct, there is strong political will to address them. Thailand aspires to become a high-income economy by 2037 by upgrading to a value based green economy. Inward FDI will play a prominent role in achieving this goal but this requires a concerted effort to reform the investment climate to remain an attractive host to foreign investment and to benefit fully from that investment. While the COVID-19 crisis might temporarily delay progress, the policy recommendations in this Investment Policy Review of Thailand draw attention to potential reform priorities to help Thailand fulfil its development ambitions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and to contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable recovery from the pandemic.
Find out more at: http://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-thailand-2020-c4eeee1c-en.htm
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Viet Nam is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/viet-nam-investment-policy.htm
Presentation by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC, at the Interagency Council on Enterprise Risk Management, in Washington, DC, January 20, 2015
This document discusses various financial education initiatives for entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from different countries. It describes programs run by central banks, government agencies, and non-profits to provide training, resources, and support to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. The initiatives focus on financial literacy topics like business planning, record keeping, accessing financing, and management skills. They utilize approaches such as in-person training sessions, online resources, mentorship programs, and partnerships with local organizations. The overall goal is to promote financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through financial education.
The Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) is a non-prescriptive tool for improving investment policy for development. It helps governments to design and implement policy reforms to create a truly attractive, robust and competitive environment for domestic and foreign investment. The OECD is currently conducting a multi-stakeholder update of this instrument ensure its continued impact in a world that has significantly changed over the past seven years.
Find out more about the PFI and the update process at http://www.oecd.org/investment/pfi.htm
This presentation by Annamaria Lusardi was made at the 3rd OECD-GFLEC Global Policy research Symposium to Advance Financial Literacy "Harnessing Financial Education to Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation" which cutting-edge policy issues and identify key research directions, as well as practical solutions, with a view to advancing financial literacy for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/fin/financial-education/3rdglobalpolicyresearchsymposiumtoadvancefinancialliteracy.htm
The presentation agenda outlines Beacon Roofing Supply's potential acquisition of BlueLinx. Key points include:
- Beacon's strategic direction is customer service, geographic expansion, and product diversification through acquisitions.
- BlueLinx is identified as the top acquisition candidate based on selection criteria.
- Integration plans include consolidating headquarters, warehouses, suppliers, and employees to realize cost synergies.
- Financial analysis projects initial decreases and subsequent increases in profits and cash flows as synergies are realized.
This document discusses financing options for intangible assets and businesses that rely heavily on intangibles. It provides examples of deals where BDC Capital provided mezzanine financing or equity to support management buyouts, product development, and business growth requiring investment in intangible assets like software, patents, or customer lists. The document also notes a coming boom in business transitions as many entrepreneurs plan to exit their businesses in the next 1-5 years, emphasizing the growing importance of intangible assets for companies and their valuation.
Aung Naing Oo from the Myanmar Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development describes how the Investment Policy Review of Myanmar was based on the OECD Policy Framework for Investment. This presentation was made at the Southeast Asia Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on 24-26 March 2014.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
This chapter discusses the cost of capital and external financing options for healthcare organizations. It covers the need for financing, factors that influence interest rates, and types of short-term and long-term debt including bonds. Short-term debt options include commercial paper issued at a discount, while long-term options are bonds issued to raise cash. Equity financing comes from retained earnings and charitable donations. The time value of money concepts like present and future value are also introduced.
Accountability can be taught and learned. Improving on my accountability is easier than I think. It all starts with the mindset. The Five Keys are No Fault Guilt or Blame, 100/0 Mindset, Self-empowerment, Result vs. Task and Clear Agreements
This document provides tips and guidelines for creating professional PowerPoint presentations. It discusses constructing slides using the "5x5 rule" of five lines with five words each, maintaining consistency, and avoiding fancy fonts. Graphics and citations should also be formatted consistently. When working with videos and sounds, it's important to have backup plans. A pre-show of introductory slides can inform and entertain the audience. Presenters should consider using hotkeys, wireless controls, and backups to optimize their presentation delivery.
Corporate Culture Presentation 2 24 11Cindy Gordon
How succinctly do your actions, strategies and communications depict your intended corporate culture? How clear are your mission, vision and values? Are all members of your organization acting in accordance with your values? Do you monitor the impact your culture is having on your employees, customers and potential customers?
Your corporate culture is the foundation of your company - the message of who you are, what you stand for and what makes you unique from your competitors. Because of its significance, it is vital that your culture impacts its audience as intended.
This presentation will offer an increased understanding and awareness of:
- The importance of having a codified corporate culture;
- The significance of having business strategies that supports your corporate culture;
- The difference between an authentic culture and a marketing-based culture;
- How your corporate culture is perceived by others;
- The "unsaid rules" in your organization that are really formulating your corporate culture.
This presentation presents the main findings from the 2020 OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar. This publication will be launched at a virtual event in the presence of Myanmar's Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations. The launch was followed by a high-level panel discussion on “Attracting quality investment and building resilience through responsible business conduct and international labour standards". http://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-myanmar-2020-d7984f44-en.htm
Cluster basics: Competitiveness - Coming to Grips With a Difficult TermTCI Network
This document discusses competitiveness and clusters. It provides a framework for understanding competitiveness as the productivity of a location's labor force given the quality of the business environment. Productivity is influenced by microeconomic competitiveness fundamentals like clusters, as well as macroeconomic policies and social infrastructure. The framework is supported by empirical analysis showing these factors independently influence prosperity. Effective cluster-based policy focuses on building regional strengths, prioritizing competitiveness upgrades, and integrating cluster efforts into broader strategies.
Stephen Thomsen looks at investment climate reform in Southeast Asia and draws lessons for the update of the OECD Policy Framework for Investment currently underway. This presentation was made at the Southeast Asia Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on 24-26 March 2014.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
The 2020 OECD Investment Policy Review of Indonesia presents an assessment of the investment climate in Indonesia and provides recommendations to support the government in its ongoing reform efforts. The Review places great emphasis on measures to build a sound, transparent and responsible investment environment to support a resilient economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-indonesia-2020-b56512da-en.htm
This presentation by Adele Atkinson was made at the 3rd OECD-GFLEC Global Policy research Symposium to Advance Financial Literacy "Harnessing Financial Education to Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation" which cutting-edge policy issues and identify key research directions, as well as practical solutions, with a view to advancing financial literacy for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/fin/financial-education/3rdglobalpolicyresearchsymposiumtoadvancefinancialliteracy.htm
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Lao PDR is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/lao-pdr-investment-policy.htm
This presentation by Miriam Koreen and Gert Wehinger was made at the 3rd OECD-GFLEC Global Policy research Symposium to Advance Financial Literacy "Harnessing Financial Education to Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation" which cutting-edge policy issues and identify key research directions, as well as practical solutions, with a view to advancing financial literacy for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/fin/financial-education/3rdglobalpolicyresearchsymposiumtoadvancefinancialliteracy.htm
Presentation by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC, at the Municipal Control: A Different Contribution to Governance, in Santiago,Chile, January 2015.
Thailand has had a remarkable economic development trajectory over the past 60 years and foreign direct investment (FDI) has been pivotal in this success. Thailand was one of the first movers in opening up to manufacturing FDI and in establishing proactive investment promotion and facilitation policies. While challenges remain in some areas of responsible business conduct, there is strong political will to address them. Thailand aspires to become a high-income economy by 2037 by upgrading to a value based green economy. Inward FDI will play a prominent role in achieving this goal but this requires a concerted effort to reform the investment climate to remain an attractive host to foreign investment and to benefit fully from that investment. While the COVID-19 crisis might temporarily delay progress, the policy recommendations in this Investment Policy Review of Thailand draw attention to potential reform priorities to help Thailand fulfil its development ambitions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and to contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable recovery from the pandemic.
Find out more at: http://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-thailand-2020-c4eeee1c-en.htm
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Viet Nam is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/viet-nam-investment-policy.htm
Presentation by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC, at the Interagency Council on Enterprise Risk Management, in Washington, DC, January 20, 2015
This document discusses various financial education initiatives for entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from different countries. It describes programs run by central banks, government agencies, and non-profits to provide training, resources, and support to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. The initiatives focus on financial literacy topics like business planning, record keeping, accessing financing, and management skills. They utilize approaches such as in-person training sessions, online resources, mentorship programs, and partnerships with local organizations. The overall goal is to promote financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through financial education.
The Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) is a non-prescriptive tool for improving investment policy for development. It helps governments to design and implement policy reforms to create a truly attractive, robust and competitive environment for domestic and foreign investment. The OECD is currently conducting a multi-stakeholder update of this instrument ensure its continued impact in a world that has significantly changed over the past seven years.
Find out more about the PFI and the update process at http://www.oecd.org/investment/pfi.htm
This presentation by Annamaria Lusardi was made at the 3rd OECD-GFLEC Global Policy research Symposium to Advance Financial Literacy "Harnessing Financial Education to Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation" which cutting-edge policy issues and identify key research directions, as well as practical solutions, with a view to advancing financial literacy for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/fin/financial-education/3rdglobalpolicyresearchsymposiumtoadvancefinancialliteracy.htm
The presentation agenda outlines Beacon Roofing Supply's potential acquisition of BlueLinx. Key points include:
- Beacon's strategic direction is customer service, geographic expansion, and product diversification through acquisitions.
- BlueLinx is identified as the top acquisition candidate based on selection criteria.
- Integration plans include consolidating headquarters, warehouses, suppliers, and employees to realize cost synergies.
- Financial analysis projects initial decreases and subsequent increases in profits and cash flows as synergies are realized.
This document discusses financing options for intangible assets and businesses that rely heavily on intangibles. It provides examples of deals where BDC Capital provided mezzanine financing or equity to support management buyouts, product development, and business growth requiring investment in intangible assets like software, patents, or customer lists. The document also notes a coming boom in business transitions as many entrepreneurs plan to exit their businesses in the next 1-5 years, emphasizing the growing importance of intangible assets for companies and their valuation.
Aung Naing Oo from the Myanmar Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development describes how the Investment Policy Review of Myanmar was based on the OECD Policy Framework for Investment. This presentation was made at the Southeast Asia Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on 24-26 March 2014.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
This chapter discusses the cost of capital and external financing options for healthcare organizations. It covers the need for financing, factors that influence interest rates, and types of short-term and long-term debt including bonds. Short-term debt options include commercial paper issued at a discount, while long-term options are bonds issued to raise cash. Equity financing comes from retained earnings and charitable donations. The time value of money concepts like present and future value are also introduced.
Accountability can be taught and learned. Improving on my accountability is easier than I think. It all starts with the mindset. The Five Keys are No Fault Guilt or Blame, 100/0 Mindset, Self-empowerment, Result vs. Task and Clear Agreements
This document provides tips and guidelines for creating professional PowerPoint presentations. It discusses constructing slides using the "5x5 rule" of five lines with five words each, maintaining consistency, and avoiding fancy fonts. Graphics and citations should also be formatted consistently. When working with videos and sounds, it's important to have backup plans. A pre-show of introductory slides can inform and entertain the audience. Presenters should consider using hotkeys, wireless controls, and backups to optimize their presentation delivery.
Corporate Culture Presentation 2 24 11Cindy Gordon
How succinctly do your actions, strategies and communications depict your intended corporate culture? How clear are your mission, vision and values? Are all members of your organization acting in accordance with your values? Do you monitor the impact your culture is having on your employees, customers and potential customers?
Your corporate culture is the foundation of your company - the message of who you are, what you stand for and what makes you unique from your competitors. Because of its significance, it is vital that your culture impacts its audience as intended.
This presentation will offer an increased understanding and awareness of:
- The importance of having a codified corporate culture;
- The significance of having business strategies that supports your corporate culture;
- The difference between an authentic culture and a marketing-based culture;
- How your corporate culture is perceived by others;
- The "unsaid rules" in your organization that are really formulating your corporate culture.
Understanding Bureaucracy in Public AdministrationHAFIZUDIN YAHAYA
Basic noted for you to understand the concept and practice of bureaucracy in government administration. what is the factors that lead to failure of bureaucracy and how to enhance the better management in public policy.
Professional Skills to a Successful CareerEdward Erasmus
Professional skills are skills that graduates need to posses in order to be successful in their professional practice. These skills range from highly specific ones related to the graduate's field(s) to more general, transferable ones such as communications and ethical practices.
When graduates apply for a job, most employers want to know what professional skills they have already, and how willing they are to learn industry and worksite specific skills. Employers normally want not just a list of skills (that graduates can easily get from a book or the internet), but they require graduates to identify their key professional skills and to provide evidence by citing examples of how they have used these skills already in relevant contexts such as at university or workplaces.
The slideshow discusses the 7 most wanted professional skills in today’s competitive professional environment.
The slideshow was presented at the Career Expo 2010 (Dec. 1, 2010) organized by the 4th grade students of the Faculty of Accounting & Finance of the University of Aruba.
The document discusses emotions and emotional intelligence. It defines emotions as internal conscious states that involve feelings, bodily arousal, purposive motivation, and social expression. Emotions can be positive or negative, and are influenced by factors like personality, culture, stress, age, and environment. The document also discusses emotional labor, where workers must display certain emotions as part of their job. Additionally, it defines emotional intelligence as the ability to identify, assess, and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others. Emotional intelligence involves self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. The document argues that emotional intelligence can lead to advantages like greater productivity and better conflict resolution.
Intercultural communication presentationDhan Bharathi
This document discusses intercultural communication and provides examples of cultural differences that necessitate effective intercultural communication. It notes that cultures differ due to various factors like history, education, religion, and ecology. Intercultural communication allows people from different cultures to work together successfully. Globalization and multicultural workforces have increased the need for intercultural communication skills. The document provides dos and don'ts of intercultural communication and examples of different dining etiquettes across cultures. It emphasizes managing cultural diversity as both a challenge and opportunity.
Transformational leadership is a leadership style that inspires followers to accomplish more than expected through motivation. It believes in raising followers to higher levels of motivation and morality. There are 4 components of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, and intellectual stimulation. Transformational leadership can transform organizations by implementing a clear vision and inspiring passion throughout the organization. It focuses on developing future leaders and improving performance through motivation rather than negative reinforcement.
Organizational culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors of members of an organization. A strong organizational culture can attract and retain talent, engage employees, create energy and momentum, and make everyone more successful. Culture is learned through stories, rituals, symbols, and language within the organization. Founders and top management play important roles in establishing and maintaining an organization's culture through selection practices, actions, and socialization of new employees. While difficult to change, understanding organizational culture is important for managing change within a company.
This document discusses the three domains of an ARO culture: personal accountability, mutual responsibility, and shared ownership. It defines each domain and how individuals should behave within them. Personal accountability refers to the areas an individual controls and will be evaluated on. Mutual responsibility involves areas impacted by one's work where input is shared. Shared ownership includes all aspects of the organization's mission and brand. The document provides guidance on when to engage in each domain and potential vulnerabilities like lack of clarity or competency creep. Overall it outlines an performance-focused culture based on transparency, collaboration, and clear roles.
The document provides an overview of corporate social responsibility (CSR) through a presentation by R.K. Sahoo on August 14, 2012. It defines CSR as a company's commitment to operate in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable manner. The presentation discusses the importance of CSR and outlines how companies can integrate the principles of CSR, such as by respecting human rights, protecting the environment, and contributing to local communities.
Organizational culture refers to shared meanings and behaviors among members of an organization. It is shaped by founders and reinforced over time through socialization, stories, rituals, and symbols. A strong culture with clear values can increase commitment and coordination but may also resist change and diversity. Managers can develop an ethical culture through role modeling, training, and rewarding ethical conduct. National culture also influences how organizational culture is expressed in other countries.
Building A Strong Engineering Culture - my talk from BBC Develop 2013Kevin Goldsmith
This is the keynote talk I gave at the BBC Develop conference in London, UK in November of 2013. In it I talk about what I believe makes a strong engineering culture, how to protect it if you have it, and how to fix it if you don't. I use a lot of examples from Spotify (where I am a Director of Engineering). As usual, I go a bit light on the bullets, since I prefer to talk, but I think you can still get the gist of my points.
This document outlines Netflix's culture of freedom and responsibility. Some key points:
- Netflix focuses on attracting and retaining "stunning colleagues" through a high-performance culture rather than perks. Managers use a "Keeper Test" to determine which employees they would fight to keep.
- The culture emphasizes values over rules. Netflix aims to minimize complexity as it grows by increasing talent density rather than imposing processes. This allows the company to maintain flexibility.
- Employees are given significant responsibility and freedom in their roles, such as having no vacation tracking or expense policies beyond acting in the company's best interests. The goal is to avoid chaos through self-discipline rather than controls.
- Providing
The document discusses China's growing interest in moving outward through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). It provides context for why China is now looking to expand abroad given its slowing GDP growth. The objectives of a smooth external growth policy are outlined as accessing worldwide profit pools, securing strategic resources, and building global brands. The document then discusses challenges China faces in M&A and proposes designing a high return M&A strategy through careful preparation, targeting opportunities, and integrated acquisition and integration processes. Two case studies of Chinese M&A deals, one in Italy and one in the US, are presented as examples.
The document discusses how the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, can support technology businesses in developed countries by financing their green projects in emerging markets. The IFC aims to find "win-win" partnerships that promote sustainable growth in emerging countries while benefiting technology companies in developed countries through capital, experience, and technology gains. The IFC offers long-term financing, political risk mitigation, expertise in emerging markets and industries, and helps scale businesses globally in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
The document discusses fundamental analysis for evaluating investment opportunities. It covers analyzing the economy, industries, and individual companies. For economic analysis, it examines factors like GDP, inflation, and interest rates. Industry analysis focuses on growth stage, competition level, and government policies. Company analysis evaluates management, financial statements, earnings forecasts, and financial/non-financial indicators. The goal is to identify sound investments with a reasonable expected return by studying the fundamentals.
Mawer is an independent portfolio manager founded in 1974 that manages $20.4 billion in institutional assets and $3.4 billion in not-for-profit assets. Central banks have engaged in unprecedented quantitative easing in response to the financial crisis. While this has driven yields lower, inflation remains subdued and questions remain about the long-term impacts. Looking ahead, investors should focus on building resilient portfolios through diversification and quality investments to achieve satisfactory real returns in a lower return environment.
Smallholder and SME Investment Finance (SIF) FundExternalEvents
https://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/120/docs/EB-2017-120-R-26.pdf
IFAD plans to introduce the Smallholder and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise
Investment Finance Fund (SIF) to invest in smallholder organizations and rural
SMEs. This will be set up in an operating environment that
will jointly support agricultural value chains and apply de-risking mechanisms.
Three months after COVID crisis | What to do now ?aditya72
When we are approaching towards the end of Quarter 1 of FY 20-21, we need to revisit the events of last three months. Watch this presentation to learn about the suggested rebalancing to be done in our MF portfolios
PE Fund Investor Presentation ver 7-6-2015Scott Cubberly
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2. STUDENT FUND MANAGERS
Ms. Meghan Albee, Mr. David Balise,
Ms. Rachel Battista, Mr. Robert Blier,
Mr. Ryan Corry, Ms. Kelly Fitzpatrick,
Mr. Brian Flanagan, Mr. Nicholas Fontaine,
Mr. Jonah Schwartz, Ms. Shannon Squier
& Mr. Jake Wazorko
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
Mr. Eric Guilmette
Mr. Zachary Gehring
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF:
Michael Melton Ph.D.
Director, Center for Advanced Financial Education
Professor of Finance
*All numbers reflect close on December 1, 2015
Center for Advanced Financial Education
3. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
7. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
9. Main Indicators
• Real GDP
• Stock Market Returns
• Interest Rates
• Inflation
• Unemployment
• Main Importers/Exporters
• Manufacturing/Production
• Money Supply
Global Economic Analysis
10. • Largest Economy After U.S.
• GDP Growth Rate: 7%
• Leader in Imports/Exports
• No Debt – Increasing Credit
Bullish Indicators
• Decreasing GDP Rate Since
2010
• Yuan Devaluation
• Weakening Imports/Exports
• Corruption
Bearish Indicators
China
Global Economic Analysis
11. • Quantitative Easing
• Lifting Economy/Market
• Boosting Exports
• Strong Nikkei Return
• Healthcare and Financial
Opportunities
Bullish Indicators
• Recession
• Decreasing GDP YoY
• Weak Inflation
• Natural Disasters
• Weakening Industrial
Production
Bearish Indicators
Japan
Global Economic Analysis
12. • European Central Bank
• Monetary Policy
• Downward Trending
Unemployment
• Upward Trending Consumer
Confidence
Bullish Indicators
• Greek Default
• Unemployment Remains High
• Consumer Confidence Below
Pre-2008
• Influx of Refugees
Bearish Indicators
European Union
Global Economic Analysis
13. • Strong Unemployment
• Strong Dollar
• Promise to Raise Rates in
September
• Weaker CPI and Industrial
Production
First Analysis: Bullish
September 2, 2015
Bearish Indicators
United States of America
• Unemployment
• Discouraged Workers
• Labor Force Participation
• Low Headline CPI
Second Analysis: Neutral
October 2, 2015
Domestic Economic Analysis
14. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
17. Previous vs. Current Sector Weights
12.77%
4.18%
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
14.00%
Previous Current
Percentage Held in Disney
Previous Current
Technology
Financials
Consumer
Discretionary
Healthcare
Industrials
Consumer Staples
Telecommunications
Utilities
Energy
Basic Materials
24.23%
9.66%
12.38%
17.81%
10.97%
3.60%
3.92%
22.24%
19.95%
14.53%
13.23%
10.37%
7.15%
3.00%
2.22%
4.48%
2.65%
17.24%
18. Sector/Industry Analysis
0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00%
Energy
Consumer Staples
Health Care
Utilities
Basic Materials
Industrials
Telecom
Consumer Discretionary
Technology
Financials
SIMF Sector Weightings vs. S&P 500
S&P 500 SIMF Fund
Overweight
• Financials (3.35%)
• Technology (1.34%)
• Discretionary (1.43%)
Market
Weight
• Telecom (0.71%)
• Industrials (0.26%)
• Basic Materials (-0.25%)
• Utilities (-0.68%)
Underweight
• Healthcare (-1.37%)
• Staples (-2.45%)
• Energy (-2.62)
S&P 500 on October 14, 2015
19. Sector Analysis
0.00% 2.00% 4.00% 6.00% 8.00%
Energy
SIMF Energy vs. S&P 500
S&P 500 SIMF Fund
• Decreasing Oil Prices
• Hedge on Down Days
• Political Risk in OPEC Countries
• Weak Demand and Global
Oversupply
Energy
• Performance in Rising Interest Rate
Environment
• Strong Financial Services Industry
Financials
0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00%
Health Care
SIMF Health Care vs. S&P 500
S&P 500 SIMF Fund
• Volatility
• Political Influence
• Underweight by 1.53%
• Bullish Bearish Outlook
Health Care
21. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
22. • Reasonably Priced
• Room for Long-term
Organic Growth
• Efficient Management of
Cash Flows
• Minimal Systematic Risk
• Profitability
• Favorable Risk to Reward
Ratio
SIMF
Growth
Fund
● P/E Ratio=
● P/E Growth (G*)=
● PEG=
Key Metrics
Price
Earnings per Share
P/E Trailing
P/E Forward
-1
P/E
Growth Rate
Company Analysis: Fundamental Analysis
23. • Increasing EPS
• YoY
• QoQ
• EPS Expanding at a Rate in
Ordinance With Revenue Trend
EPS and Revenue Trends
Ticker: CTSH
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: IT Services
Purchase Price: $64.97 (10/07/15)
Current Price: $65.00
Holding Period Yield: 0.35%
Company Analysis: Fundamental Analysis
24. Ticker: CAH
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Healthcare Supply Chain
Current Price: $88.91
Purchase Price: 77.65 (10/07/15)
Holding Period Yield: 14.51%
Cardinal Health
(CAH)
Henry Schein, Inc
(HSIC)
Industry Average
Trailing P/E 20.88 27.18 29.47
Forward P/E 16.78 26.81 25.50
P/E Growth (G*) 24.43% 1.38% 15.57%
PEG 1.36 2.49 1.89
Beta 0.89 0.93 0.96
P/E 20.88 984.14
Company Analysis: Fundamental Analysis
25. Ticker: IFF
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals
Current Price: $122.00
Purchase Price: $109.45 (10/07/15)
Holding Period Yield: 11.47%
International
Flavors &
Fragrances (IFF)
DuPont (DD) Industry
Average
Beta 0.90 1.01 1.23
Return on Assets 11.65% 6.55% 5.98%
Return on Equity 26.63% 21.76% 13.75%
Current Ratio 2.38 2.04 2.47
Net Profit Margin 14.04% 9.62% 2.41%
• Strong Cash Management
• Maintains Liquidity
• Fiscal Assurance
• One of the Best in Specialty
Chemicals Industry
Company Analysis: Fundamental Analysis
26. • Cash Flows from Operations:
• Day to Day Business Success
• Cash Flows from Investing:
• Buying or Selling Capital Assets
• Cash Flows from Financing:
• Funding the Business
Cash
Flow
Analysis
Cash Flows
Equifax (EFX)
Company Analysis: Fundamental Analysis
27. Ticker: EFX
Sector: Financials
Industry: Information Services
Current Price: $112.52
Purchase Price: $102.56 (10/7/15)
Holding Period Yield: 9.71%
• Increasing Cash from
Operating Activities Since 2010
• Consistency
• Effective in Debt Management
Cash Flows from
Operating Activities
Company Analysis: Fundamental Analysis
28. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
29. • Insider Buying/Selling
• Analyst Upgrades/Downgrades
• Earnings Release
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Statements From Upper Management
• Business Segments Performing
Well/Poorly
• Lawsuits
• Political Influence
• Change in Oil Prices
Behavioral Drivers
Company Analysis: Behavioral Analysis
30. Ticker: DIS
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Entertainment Content
Purchase Price: $98.91 (8/24/15)
Current Price: $115.39
Holding Period Yield: 16.66%
Company Analysis: Behavioral Analysis
31. Ticker: V
Sector: Financials
Industry: Consumer Finance
Purchase Price: $70.37 (8/24/15)
Current Price: $79.91
Holding Period Yield: 13.54%
• November 2, 2015
• Acquisition of VisaEurope
• $23.4B Cash & Stocks
• To be Approved in April
2016 Visa 3-Month Chart
Buy
Company Analysis: Behavioral Analysis
32. Ticker: AAPL
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Electronic Equipment
Purchase Price: $112.85 (08/27/15)
Current Price: $117.19
Holding Period Yield: 3.98%
AAPL 1-Month Insider Trading Chart
• Apple CEO, Tim Cook,
Purchased 447,311 Shares of
the Company Worth $46M
Company Analysis: Behavioral Analysis
33. Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Infrastructure Software
Purchase Price: 83.46 (11/06/15)
Current Price: $86.50
Holding Period Yield: 3.64%
• Upgraded to “Outperform”
on 11/12/2015 by
Oppenheimer & Co.
• The Stock Moved 0.50%
Higher Despite the S&P
500 Dropping -1.40%
Company Analysis: Behavioral Analysis
34. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
37. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
46. Current Holdings
Sector Company Name Ticker Weight
Industrials
Nielsen Holdings plc NLSN 2.65%
Raytheon Company RTN 4.25%
The Toro Company TTC 3.46%
Consumer Staples
CVS Health Corp. CVS 4.25%
The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. EL 2.90%
Basic Materials International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. IFF 2.65%
Utilities WEC Energy Group, Inc. WEC 2.22%
47. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
48. Performance
January 1, 2015 October 7, 2015 December 1, 2015
Holding Period
Year-to-Date
Raw Return vs. Risk Adjusted Return
54. Portfolio Performance
SIMF S&P 500
YTD Return 0.23% 2.12%
Holding Period
Return
5.50% 5.35%
YTD α -1.62% --
Holding Period α 0.80% --
Holding Period β 0.88 1.00
55. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
59. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
60. Lessons Learned
Follow the top-down approach.
Stick to your process.
It is impossible to time the market consistently.
Time management is essential.
There is no excuse to miss a deadline.
Cut your losses.Follow your objective.
Be careful with earnings plays.
Assert yourself.
Stay accountable.
Get your own job done.
There’s always a bear case.
Don’t trust yourself too much. Never go over your boss’ head.
Proper communication.
Sleep is for the weak.
Willingness to adapt.
62. Lessons Learned
• Have Not Missed Earnings Since Q3
2011
• Up 18.37% YTD Before Earnings Call
• Strong Cash Flows
• Estimated to Beat Earnings Again
(and They Did)
• Fundamentally and Technically
Stronger Than Competitors
Ticker: NXPI
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductors
Current Price: $94.09
Purchase Price (10/28): $90.39
Sell Price: $75.01
Holding Period Return: -17.02%
NXP Semiconductors: October 26 - 30
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
10/27/15 10/28/15 10/29/15 10/30/15
Trailing P/E 25.27
Forward P/E 14.43
EPS 3.10
PEG 0.63
Buy
Sell
63. Lessons Learned: Comfort Systems
Ticker: FIX
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Heating & Ventilation
Desired Purchase Date: 10/7/15
• Timing is Everything
• Always Have Other Options
Buy Sell
FIX 6-Month Price Chart
Desired Buy-In Period
64. Industry vs. Classroom
• Workplace Demands
• Deadlines
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• CAFE is Not a Class, It is a Job
• Managing Real Money Brings
Responsibility
CAFE Program
65. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
66. Bearish Market Bullish Market
• Pricing Pressure From
a Bubble
• Terrorism and Oil
Supply Shock
• Continued Trend
• Interest Rate Hike
Indicating Strong
Economy
Difficult to
Predict
Forecasted Performance
67. Current Holdings
Sector Company Name Ticker Weight
Healthcare
Cardinal Health, Inc. CAH 4.23%
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. DGX 4.22%
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. TEVA 4.78%
Industrials
Nielsen Holdings plc NLSN 2.65%
Raytheon Company RTN 4.25%
The Toro Company TTC 3.46%
Consumer Staples
CVS Health Corp. CVS 4.25%
The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. EL 2.90%
Energy
BP plc BP 2.20%
HollyFrontier Corp. HFC 2.29%
Telecommunications j2 Global, Inc. JCOM 3.01%
Basic Materials International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. IFF 2.65%
Utilities WEC Energy Group, Inc. WEC 2.22%
68. Current Holdings
Sector Company Name Ticker Weight
Information Technology
Apple, Inc. AAPL 5.46%
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. CHKP 4.57%
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. CTSH 4.66%
Harris Corp. HRS 3.22%
Jabil Circuit, Inc. JBL 4.33%
Financials
Equifax, Inc. EFX 4.08%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. BRK.B 3.95%
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. ICE 4.05%
Verisk Analytics, Inc. VRSK 4.73%
Visa, Inc. V 3.14%
Consumer Discretionary
The Walt Disney Company DIS 4.18%
Home Depot, Inc. HD 3.20%
Nike, Inc. NKE 3.73%
Starbucks Corp. SBUX 3.43%
69. Summary
I. Introduction
II. Economic Analysis
III. Sector & Industry Analysis
IV. Fundamental Analysis
V. Behavioral Analysis
VI. Modeling
VII. Portfolio Construction
VIII. Performance
IX. Technical Analysis
X. Lessons Learned
XI. Forecasted Performance
XII. Conclusion
70. Special Thanks
• Members of the Center for Advanced Financial Education
would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Hans L.
Christensen and MJX Asset Management for sponsoring
their 2016 trip to the United Kingdom and Scotland.
• While in London, SFMs will attend seminars at the Baltic
Exchange, Lloyds of London, London Metals Exchange, and
the Bank of London.
• While in Scotland, the SFMs will have the opportunity to
present their portfolio methodology to faculty and graduate
finance students at the University of Edinburgh.
*New colors
*Add graphic highlighting Discretionary – for Disney
***UPDATE
Add… G*
Two pie graphs… before/after with sectors--because of our new reallocation/diversification, less risk
Weights, performance YTD, color coded
Were going to discuss performance in two frameworks. First from the standpoint of time, meaning ytd and when we constructed our new portfolio. Secondly, on both a raw and risk adjusted basis.
Two things. Frame it out.
Ytd performance is
S&P ytp perf in box
Replace PIMCO with GAMECp
Add names and gamco
No retail spending… or 2014-2015(DONE)
New graph.. ASAP… use quodd and use Bollinger bands (DONE)
This slide goes woosh and then these 4 bullet points come up.
-Willingness to adapt.
-Follow your objective.
-Cut your losses.
-Time management is essential.
Dec 4th presentation– stretch graph to support buy in date