Maximum word length each: 150 words 1. Outline the role of residential mortgage securitization in the US subprime crisis. 2. How did ratings agencies contribute to the financial crisis? 3. Identify the trends in the sector balances in the Australian flow of funds since 1998. 4. What impact did the GFC have on the Australian financial services sector? 5. What is the role of the financial system and why is it important to the economy? 6. Explain what is meant by the term ‘financial intermediation’
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Harley Davidson: Preparing for the Next Century BUSI 615 40 Professor David Houghton By Brian Lynch Since the founding of Harley-Davidson in 1903 by Arthur and Walter Davidson and William Harley‚ the company has a rich heritage and a loyal following. The company has proven to be resilient and innovative throughout the years. They have made their fair share of mistakes‚ especially while under the ownership of AMF‚ whose decisions almost destroyed Harley-Davidson. They have also made an
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Harley Davidson vs. Honda Melissa Milsaps ENG 121 Professor Amber Smith May 24‚ 2011 Harley Davidson vs. Honda Harley Davidson and Honda are two different manufacturers which stand out for producing motorcycles that have been used extensively for long distance rides but they have lots of differences. Comfort should be a persuading factor for singling out the kind of motorcycle/bike to invest in and ride when taking long trips. Harley bikes are commonly ridden in biker rallies‚ they
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This allows banks to invest more of their capital in new loans or other assets and possibly have a lower capital requirement. The banks are obliged to hold a higher level of capital for loans granted to high-risk borrowers. However‚ thanks to securitization it is possible that banks sell a part of those and with the proceeds‚ lend to riskier borrowers so as to increase the expected returns of their portfolio with no change in capital requirements. The subprime crisis is the result of the deteriorate
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Accounting for securitizations treated as a financing (on-balance sheet) verses securitizations treated as a sale (off-balance sheet) The hypothetical example below is provided for informational purposes only to assist the reader in understanding the accounting treatment of securitizations structured as financings and sales and are not a projection of our future performance‚ financial position or cash flows. The hypotheticals are based upon (i) assumptions that‚ while presented with numerical
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1. Identify Harley- Davidson’s strategy and explain its rationale Harley Davidson opted to follow a Differentiation Strategy‚ fact that becomes evident since everybody knows that acquiring a Harley means much more than just having a motorbike. But let us go deeper in this. What is it understood by a Differentiation Strategy? Obeying to Michael Porter’s model‚ firms can follow two types of business strategies in order to fight against the competitive forces (threat to substitutes‚ buyer power
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different departments from my high to low conflicts. What I understood Harley Davidson implemented at their Kansas City plant‚ is a remarkable feat not only did they give each department tools and the ownership. They did this in a way that no other companies has done before; by dividing the planet into four operating groups each of them elects a representative to be directly involved with the policymaking of the plant operations. Harley Davidson also‚ gave the operating group the ability to set their
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOG CASE STUDY Introduction After near extinction Harley-Davidson has become one of the premier motorcycle manufacturers and distributors in the world. A primary driver in this success has been their attention to building the Harley-Davidson brand with attention to customer loyalty‚ specifically with the creation of a brand community of customers – the Harley Owners Group (HOG). Through HOG they have been able to connect with customers at the grass-roots level. Their
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The video case “Harley Davidson: More Than Just a Motorcycle” briefly explains how the company Harley Davidson‚ was able to reshape‚ recreate and expand their products while also encouraging‚ enlightening‚ and mentoring both female and male customers at the same time for the past 100 years. The Harley-Davidson company creates and designs motorcycles fit for any and everybody. Although the company uses special marketing variables in trying to reach a specific target market‚ they do not limit their
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Kim Brown Sims Module 1 Case Assignment MKT 501: Strategic Marketing Dr. Darlene Jaffke February 27‚ 2012 Selling Mama Hog Harley Davidson has typically targeted older‚ well established men seeking exhilaration and a desire to exhibit their status. To grow its brand and sustain its business in a declining economy‚ Harley must aggressively target women. Key foci to accomplish this goal are glorification of the feeling of ownership‚ introduction of color and styles behooving
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