In this paper we make a survey of market-indexed CDs and list 11 factors that must be taken into account in the design of market-indexed CDs. We extend the pricing model developed by Hernandez et al. (2011), which was a non-coupon paying market-indexed CD model, into a model in which the...

In this paper, we develop valuation models for market-indexed certificate of deposits (market-indexed CD) based on option pricing model. We show that the payoff of an uncapped market-indexed CD can be duplicated by the combination of a zero coupon bond and a call option on the index....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of golden parachutes on shareholders' wealth when the measure is used as a compensation device instead of a takeover defense. The results show that the adoption of the measure has a negative influence on shareholders' wealth. These...