Financial institutions suffered large losses following the collapse of the credit markets despite making huge risk management investments. Major risks are frequently ignored due to behavioral biases resulting in incorrect decisions. These biases are reinforced by organizational obstacles, such...

The private equity industry (PE) suffered a setback triggered by the financial crisis in 2007. Some have questioned its continued viability. PE is a major alternative asset class with over one trillion dollars under management. Consequently, its viability, is a major investor concern

Financial institutions suffered large losses following the collapse of the credit markets despite making huge risk management investments. Major risks are frequently ignored due to behavioral biases resulting in incorrect decisions. These biases are reinforced by organizational obstacles, such...

The historic financial crisis in 2007 and 2008 seriously affected investors. In general, stock market values declined by about 50 percent but largely recovered from pre-crisis levels by the end of 2012 due in part to unprecedented stimulus efforts. Nonetheless, the cumulative return on stocks...

Given the magnitude of the corporate restructuring trend, a full understanding of restructuring is crucial for managers seeking to adjust to changing market conditions.