This book provides insight into current research topics in finance and banking in the aftermath of the financial crisis. Expert authors authoritatively analyse how banks finance their activities and resolve funding issues. Chapters specifically discuss financial instruments such as corporate...

Das essential präsentiert wissenschaftlich fundierte Erkenntnisse über das Wissen der Bevölkerung zu Risiko und Rendite bei Geldanlagen. Die Studie basiert auf den Ergebnissen einer anonymisierten Umfrage, die am Kompetenzzentrum Finanzen der Technischen Hochschule Nürnberg rund um das Thema...

Foreword; Alejo José G. Sison.- List of tables -- List of figures -- About the editors -- About the authors.- Introduction; Wim Vandekerckhove, Jos Leys, Kristian Alm, Bert Scholtens, Silvana Signori and Henry Schäfer.- Chapter 1. Global finance and the role of responsible investors; Steve...

Strategic asset allocation purposes and particularly the evaluation of new asset classes require a forward-looking approach. Philipp M. Becker investigates the attractiveness of microfinance investments for different investor categories. To integrate microfinance into an asset allocation...

This original book takes psychological research, experimental economics, and recent business scenarios to provide both students and practitioners with the insights to develop a strong risk management strategy. Shefrin draws on his previous research into characterizing organizational culture...

Preface -- We Can Lead Better -- The Despicable Problem of Leadership -- Part I: Leading Naturally -- Part II: The Essence of Leadership -- Part III: Personality and Leadership -- Part IV: The Future of Leadership -- Appendix.