Diese Arbeit untersucht die Rolle des Enforcements der Rechnungslegung bei der Entscheidungsfindung von Abschlusserstellern und -prüfern. Enforcement-Mechanismen sind staatliche oder private Institutionen, die befugt sind, geprüfte Abschlüsse börsennotierter Unternehmen einer weiteren...

Based on four empirical studies, this thesis investigates the interrelation of corporate governance, information intermediation, and earnings management. First, the thesis complements the discussion initiated by the European Securities and Market Authorities about the role of proxy advisors at...

This thesis analyzes commodity futures pricing, trading activities in commodity futures contracts and their use for investment strategies. The aim of this thesis is to fill important gaps in the research field of commodity markets and to highlight special characteristics of commodity futures. It...

This dissertation addresses different key elements in portfolio management. It intends to improve and analyze influences on portfolio strategies and their performance. Likewise, it aims at the systematization and extension of benchmark specifications as well as their effect on portfolio...