Subprime mortgage crisis The subprime mortgage crisis is an ongoing real estate crisis and financial crisis triggered by a dramatic rise in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures in the United States‚ with major adverse consequences for banks and financial markets around the globe. The crisis‚ which has its roots in the closing years of the 20th century‚ became apparent in 2007 and has exposed pervasive weaknesses in financial industry regulation and the global financial system.[1] Approximately
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In 2013‚ the United States broadcast and cable television industry generated revenues of $149 billion. TV subscriptions contributed $104 billion; and advertising contributed the rest. Most households in the U.S. purchase TV subscriptions from cable operators such as Comcast and Time Warner‚ or satellite companies such as DirectTV‚ or Dish Network. Consumers also access television content through internet companies such as Netflix‚ Hulu‚ and Amazon Instant Video. Comcast‚ DirectTV‚ Time Warner Cable
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Read the case study of Transact Insurance Ltd. Use one of the models in the chapter on culture or the prescribed articles to describe the culture of the organisation. Also identify the major influences on the evolution of that culture. Consider the changes in the South African environment (competition‚ globalisation‚ employment equity‚ downsizing‚ need for innovation‚ etc)‚ and indicate the suitability of the organisational culture for the future objectives of the organisation. Case study: Transact
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Cameco Cameco Corporation (CCJ) has performed well this year up to now. The company’s revenue increased by 13 % in the second quarter and by 23 % in the first half of 2015. Gross profit also increased by 13 % in the second quarter and 16 % in the first half. The increase in gross profit of the company was led by a 50 % increase in the metric in the Fuel Services segment and 120 % increase in the NUKEM segment compared to the six month period of last year. Earnings after adjustments remained unchanged
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Background Conceptualized in 1946 as a manufacturer and supplier of photographic paper and related office equipment‚ Xerox is presently one of the biggest and oldest document-management company in the world. Xerox‚ initially known as Haloid‚ became significantly prominent in 1959 with the introduction of the world’s first plain paper photocopier dubbed as Xerox 914. Utilizing the process of xerography or electrophotography‚ Xerox 914 became an instant office item pursued by countless organizations
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HIH Insurance Liquidation and Breach of Duty by Directors Background There are few surprises when it comes to insurance‚ but when they do come; they nearly always bring bad news. Such was the demise of HIH Insurance Limited (HIH): both a surprise (to many) and very bad news for many policyholders. On Thursday‚ 15 March 2001‚ HIH received approval from the NSW Supreme Court to place HIH into provisional liquidation. Tony McGrath of KPMG was appointed as provisional liquidator to HIH and 17
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Introduction Carnival Corporation as the largest cruise line in the world is being a leader and innovator in the cruise line industry. Many of the onboard activities and services were introduced to strengthen the competencies between competitors. The challenges of the Carnival were being overcome by the management with creative and innovative strategies. As a corporate entity‚ Carnival did not refuse to withdraw money to settle the ocean pollution charged by public. The expansions of cruise line
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The City Bus Corporation Case Study By Stacy Knapp Excelsior College The City Bus Corporation provides school bus transportation to public schools in Lancaster County the city owns fifty buses that are garaged in three different cities within the county. The firm faces competition from two larger bus companies that operate in the same area. Public school boards and private schools generally award contracts to the lowest bidder‚ but the level of service and overall performance are also
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assistance with Meghan’s anorexia due to the fact the subject has not been added to the curriculum. This is the cause of budget cuts and school board mandates of study. Proper eating habits are mentioned only in passing in general science class and may have no impact or follow-up for Meghan or her fellow students. The primary stakeholders in this case are Meghan and her parents. They will be the ones most affected by Meghan’s disorder. The parents are the caretakers and this can take a heavy toll on them
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Ranbaxy’s criminal guilty plea and $500 million in fines and penalties has brought back the spotlight on corporate governance. The criminal case focused on sales in the US market. However‚ if media reports are to be believed‚ Ranbaxy committed systemic fraud in its worldwide regulatory filings. The US case dates back to the year 2004. This is the initial year when the Corporate Governance Code‚ which was issued by Sebi in the year 2000‚ was made mandatory. Therefore‚ it is quite likely that many
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