Purpose: The study investigates the amplitude and direction of the movement of information between spot and futures indices. The study progresses to account for the investor's heterogeneity and compare the evolving structure of investors in emerging and developed economies. Further, the...

Purpose: The paper aims to resolve the ongoing issue of asset pricing in indexed based investments, primarily in Sukuks. It is to be done by modeling the returns of S&P MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Sukuk index (SPS), S&P MENA bonds indices (SPM) and Dow Jones MENA (DJM) equity index...

This paper employs an empirical approach for identifying the presence and change of economic integration, as suggested by their stock markets, among BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations. It further analyses the change in the integration and Causal relationships of stock markets of...

In the background of globalization, economic assimilation and integration among countries and their financial markets is evident. The interdependency among major world stock markets has also increased. This paper examines the relationships between selected Asian and US stock markets. It covers...

In the light of the current economic slowdown, liquidity distress worldwide and looming drought in India, it becomes important to study the performance of Regional Rural Banks (RRB's) and their role to bolster the rural economy. The given paper aims to take an overview of the rural banking...

Any study of financial markets during a financial crisis always gives important findings. The time period in this study includes the time period which went into the making of the U.S. financial crisis. It analyzes the trend and tries to study the performance as well as persistence in...