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THE ROLE AND FUNCTIONING OF BUSINESS GROUPS IN EAST ASIA AND CHILE

CLAESSENS, STIJN; DJANKOV, SIMEON; KLAPPER1, LEORA - In: Abante 3 (2000) 1, pp. 91-91

We compare group affiliation in seven East Asian countries and Chile, using data for more than 1,000 publicly traded … percent in Chile. We find evidence that group structures are used to diversify risks internally as firms’ market risk is … influenced not only by own characteristics-such as size, price/book ratio-but also by group characteristics, especially in Chile …

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PENSION REFORM AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: IMPACT IN CHILE

IGLESIAS-PALAU, AUGUSTO - In: Abante 3 (2000) 1, pp. 109-109

The influence of Chilean pension fund management organizations (AFPs) on corporate governance has been shaped by regulations and by three characteristics of the local market, namely: lack of liquidity; high ownership concentration; and high visibility of AFP investment decisions. AFPs began to...

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: CHALLENGES FOR LATIN AMERICA

LEFORT, FERNANDO; WALKER, EDUARDO - In: Abante 2 (2000) 2, pp. 99-111

, property and control structures in Chile, Brazil, Mexico and East Asia. Also, the role of pension funds in Chilean corporate … structures are diverse, being notably simpler in Chile. Finally, in this particular article some of the recently proposed legal … reforms in Chile are analyzed, especially those related with mandatory tender offer requirements. …

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PREDICCION DE SERIES DE VENTAS: UN ANALISIS DE COINTEGRACION CON EL PIB

MARSHALL, PABLO - In: Abante 1 (1998) 1, pp. 89-109

This study considers different methodologies for times series prediction of Sales. Given the specification of a bivariate autoregressive time series model for Sales and GDP, the paper derives classical models of prediction, such as a regression model, a regression model with error correction, a...

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INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS IN CHILE

CELIS, CRISTIÁN; MATURANA, GUSTAVO - In: Abante 1 (1998) 1, pp. 7-31

This paper studies short- and long-run Initial Public Offering (IPO)performance in Chile. Using both a market index and … play an important role in determining short-run underpricing in Chile. Timing evidence shows a puzzling negative relation …

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS: IMPLICATIONS FOR LATIN AMERICA

STARKS, LAURA T. - In: Abante 2 (2000) 2, pp. 161-181

This paper provides an overview of the role of institutional investors in financial markets and in particular their role in the governance of corporations. The paper presents the theoretical and empirical evidence regarding the consequences of institutional investor trading and ownership on...

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PREMIA IN EMERGING MARKET ADR PRICES:EVIDENCE FROM CHILE

SAENS, RODRIGO - In: Abante 2 (1999) 1, pp. 51-70

The impact of issuing American Depository Receipts on the wealth of Latin American shareholders has been rarely discussed in the specialized literature. The Event Study methodology is used to analyze the reaction to Public Announcement of ADRs. Using several model specifications the results...

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FACTORES DE LIDERAZGO Y COMPETITIVIDAD EN UNA EMPRESA DE SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS

CORTES, JUAN EDUARDO - In: Abante 2 (1999) 1, pp. 71-96

This paper describes an applied research experience on the leadership process at a financial services company. For to the purposes of this study, leadership was viewed as a strategy for business competitiveness. The objectives were to evaluate the dominant leadership practices in the...

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EVALUACION DE LAS OPORTUNIDADES DE MEJORAMIENTO DE LA LOGISTICA DIRECTA DE EMERGENCIA

SINGER, MARCOS; DONOSO, PATRICIO; JADUE, NATALIA - In: Abante 7 (2004) 2, pp. 179-209

ambulance services in Chile. We evaluate the main opportunities for improvement, including the reduction of lead-times, fleet …

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HACIA UN MEJOR GOBIERNO CORPORATIVO EN CHILE

LEFORT, FERNANDO; GONZALEZ, RODRIGO - In: Abante 11 (2008) 1, pp. 19-45

practices of Chilean companies, and explores several venues towards improving corporate governance in Chile. …

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