heavily indebted to all my friends and the bank managers who took part in the survey that formed part of this project for their invaluable contributions. I can never be thankful enough to the Almighty for my life and all the blessings‚ love‚ care‚ protection‚ guidance‚ inspiration‚ and good health. God‚ I will hold onto the promises! ii Abstract As the financial sector recovers from the turbulence of the 2003-2004 financial crisis‚ commercial banks are confronted with a major dilemma emanating
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3 February 17‚ 2013 The article‚ “The Sharpe Ratio and the Information Ratio”‚ by Deborah Kidd is about the original risk-adjusted performance measure and they are Sharpe ratio and the Information Ratio. William Sharpe designed the first performance metric to insolate excess return per unit of total risk taken. The Sharpe ratio shows whether a portfolio ’s returns are due to smart investment decisions or a result of excess risk. The Sharpe ratio measure dividends average portfolio excess return
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Describe clearly the accounting changes Harnischfeger made in 1984 as stated in Note 2 of its financial statements. • Harnischfeger included net sales figure from Kobe Steel Ltd. Previously‚ only net gross margin generated from transactions with Kobe Steel Ltd was included. As a result‚ net sales figure increased by $28 million. • Harnischfeger incorporated certain foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements with fiscal year ending 31st July. The adjustment resulted in a net sales figure increase
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The sustainability of DCB Bank agenda has expanded rapidly. It reflects the company’s increasing focus on the wider nature of business and made the stakeholders growing interests in competitive world of business. There is now a great awareness about the global challenges such as climate changes‚ poverty‚ scarcity of resources‚ and demographic shifting. The responses came from the government and from different businesses‚ as well as the non-profit organization helped DCB Bank made it possible for the
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The role and importance of non-bank financial intermediaries The role and importance of non-bank financial intermediaries is clear from the various functions performed by these institutions. Major functions of the NBFIs are as follows: 1. Financial Intermediation: The most important function of the non-bank financial intermediaries is the transfer of funds from the savers to the investors. Financial intermediation is economical and less expensive to both small businesses and small savers‚ (a)
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Coursework Ratio Analysis of Tesco and Sainsbury Introduction This report details the results of a ratio analysis of two of the largest retailers in the UK: Sainsbury and Tesco based on their audited financial statements for the financial years ending 2011‚ 2012‚ and 2013. The two companies are compared with each other based on their profitability and liquidity ratios. This report then critically interprets the results of the ratio analysis calculations and then discusses the weaknesses of ratio analysis
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marketing tactics 8 2.3 Analysis of the merits of relationship marketing in a given strategic marketing strategy 9 Task 3: Be able to use strategic marketing techniques 3.1 Appropriate marketing techniques to ascertain growth opportunities in a market 10 3.3 APPROPRIATE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR A MARKET 11 Task 4: Be able to respond to changes in the marketing environment 4.1 The impact of change in the external environment 14 4.2 Internal Analysis to Identify Current Strengths
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RATIO CALCULATION RISK RATIOS Liquidity Receivables turnover ratio Average collection period Inventory turnover ratio Average days in inventory Current ratio Acid-test ratio Solvency Debt to equity ratio Times interested earned ratio PROFITABILITY RATIOS Gross product ratio Return on assets Profit margin Asset turnover Return on equity Return on the market value of equity Earning per share Price-earnings ratio Justification Of Chosen Firm I originally chosen
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HSBC (The Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation): INTRODUCTION: HSBC is the world’s second-largest banking and financial services group. The origins of the bank lie in Hong Kong and Shanghai‚ where its branches were first open in 1865. Number of location is around 7‚500 offices in 87 countries and territories; Only in united states it has more than 460 bank branches‚ 210.000 shareholders‚ 300‚000 staff‚ and approximately 128 million customers worldwide. Throughout the world among the multinational
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CHAPTER NO: 1 Introduction of NBP 1.1 Introduction National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is one of the largest commercial bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have a presence) it has diversified its business portfolio and is today a major lead player in the debt equity
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