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Financial Market Dissertations
C/F/676. Reviewing the theories that attempt to explain the differences between short-term and long-term interest rates and applying them to the interest rates situation in Russia.
- WORDS:
- 9900
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 99.99 GBP
The dissertation explores the problem of bonds’ yield curve reviewing the theories that attempt to explain the differences between short-term and long-term interest rates and applying them to the interest rates situation in Russia. Literature is reviewed on the term structure of interest rates, expectations theory, liquidity preference theory, marketing segmentation theory, etc. The methods of the research are based on the secondary data, the study of Russian interest rates is performed using regression analysis. Conclusions are made about the yield curve and the peculiarities of the Russian bonds market.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Expectations Theory, Interest Rates in Russia, yield curve, government bonds, regression analysis,
C/F/635. Dissertation. Impact of stock market on economic growth: comparative study of relationship between GDP and stock market performance in UK and USA
- WORDS:
- 13300
- ADD-ONS:
- Excel Sheet Data
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 139.99 GBP
The dissertation explores the relationship between the GDP and stock market performance in the UK and USA seeking to identify whether the stock market influences GDP or vice versa. The review of literature touches on the methods previously used to establish the relationship between the stock market and economic growth. The methods of the research are based on econometric analysis of secondary data, cointegration and causality tests are conducted using the methodologies of Engle-Granger and Johansen. Conclusions are made about the causal relationships between the GDP and stock market performance in the long and short run discussing the implication of the findings for the forecasts of economic growth and stock market performance in the UK and USA.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, GDP, economic growth, stock market, S&P 500, FTSE 100, UK, USA,
C/F/625. Proposal. How do Petroleum Sector Returns Compare to Broader Equity Market Returns?
- WORDS:
- 1400
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes a comparative study of the returns from stocks and commodities in the petroleum sector and Standard and Poor (S&P) 500 returns. The research hypothesis is formulated, the topics for the literature review on investment theory are suggested, the methods of the research are described, the structure of the dissertation is outlined.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, petroleum sector, S&P 500,
C/B/2060. Dissertation. Calendar Anomalies in Stock Markets in Light of Efficient Market Hypothesis: Case Study of “Day-of-the- Week” Effect
- WORDS:
- 10100
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the ‘day-of-the-week’ effect as a calendar anomaly within stock markets. The review of academic and financial management literature touches on different types of calendar anomalies within the stock markets, the ‘day-of-the-week’ effect, the reasons behind calendar anomalies, the efficient market hypothesis, and theoretical approaches to decision making with regard to financial markets’ behaviour, etc. The research onion framework is described, the methods of the research are outlined including positivism and deduction approaches, a case study of the London Stock Exchange is conducted with regard to the impacts of calendar anomalies on the market behaviour. Conclusions are made about the existence of the ‘day-of-the-week’ effect in the efficient markets, and their implications for financial investment decisions.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Calendar Anomalies, Seasonality, Stock Exchange, Financial Markets, London Stock Exchange, Day-of-the-Week Effect,
C/B/1794. Proposal. Psychological Factors Influencing Stock Market: Investor Sentiment and IPO
- WORDS:
- 1000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes to look into Initial Public Offering (IPO) exploring how irrational investor expectations of the company’s future performance affect the pricing of IPO. Literature is reviewed on ‘investor sentiment’ as a psychological factor behind financial and stock markets’ behaviour. The methods of the research are described. A case study of IPO performance in the Hong Kong stock market is suggested.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Initial Public Offering, IPO, investor sentiment, Hong Kong stock market,
C/B/1760. Dissertation. Financial impact of buy-to-let mortgages on UK house prices
- WORDS:
- 11200
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 119.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the impact of Buy-to-Let (BTL) mortgages on UK house prices arguing whether BTL investment has been a major cause of house price inflation in the UK that triggered the current economic crisis. Literature is reviewed on the history of BTL mortgages, their benefits and drawbacks, the factors influencing house prices, the impact of BTL on house prices, the research conducted by the National Housing and Planning Advice Unit, etc. The activities of the lending institutions are evaluated. Conclusions are made about the prospects for BTL investors in the UK housing market.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Buy-to-Let mortgage, investment bubble, UK housing prices, economic crisis,
C/E/351. Dissertation. Consequences of Fixed Exchange Regimes in United Arab Emirates: Dollar peg or Basket peg?
- WORDS:
- 9500
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 99.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the influence of the government's monetary policy (MP) on the economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The review of literature touches on the types of MP, the issues of inflation and fixed exchange rates, the tools used in monetary policy, the history and features of MP in UAE, the alternative MP of UAE currency Dirham, etc. Quantitative methodology is used for the measurements needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the country's monetary policy. Conclusions are made about the effects of the MP on the growth of GDP, the price of crude oil, inflation, interest rates, exports and imports, etc. arguing the decision of the government to peg the Dirham to the US dollar.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, United Arab Emirates, UAE, monetary policy, dirham, fixed exchange regime, oil price, export,
S/E/206. Dissertation. The Role of Microfinance in Alleviating Poverty in Sub - Sahara Africa Case Study Nigeria
- WORDS:
- 11500
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 119.99 GBP
This dissertation discusses recent published reports confirming an increase in the incidence of poverty in developing countries. Knowing that Africa is the most vulnerable region to the poverty incidence, this paper draws on a case study of Nigeria and the impact that the microcredit schemes have had and their accrued benefits in terms of employment opportunity, household income generation and the promotion of being self reliant.
KEYWORDS: Africa, Nigeria, Microfinance, Poverty,
S/F/219. Supervision of Financial Derivatives in China
- WORDS:
- 10000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
This dissertation discusses the financial derivatives in China. It analyses the supervision of the financial derivatives on China's financial market situation. The SLEPT method is used to convey the macro environment of China's financial market. The paper also analyses the financial system of China and the influences which the introduction, development, using and transaction of the financial derivatives impact on China's financial market.
KEYWORDS: China, global financial market, financial derivatives,
S/F/220. Dissertation. Using CAPM model to measure the degree of risk faced by US and UK firms
- WORDS:
- 9000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 99.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the operational risks faced by financial services in the USA and the UK drawing comparisons between the two countries. Literature is reviewed on the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAMP), a risk-return tradeoff, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the US and UK financial firm's stocks, etc. The degree of operational risk faced by both UK and US financial firms is measured using CAMP and analyzing the stock data of the Citigroup, Sky Financial Group, Merrill Lynch, Sterling Financial Corporation, Barclays, Natwest, HSBC, and Abbey. Conclusions are made about the risks and profitability of financial institutions' stocks in the USA and UK.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, financial services, operational risks, Capital Asset Pricing Model, CAMP,
S/F/214. Dissertation. Factors Affecting Bonds Pricing Strategies
- WORDS:
- 12000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 129.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the pricing strategies for bonds providing information about fixed income instruments and analysing the impact of different factors on the pricing of bonds with different input features, maturity conditions and interest rates, with the main focus on the US debt market. Literature is reviewed on the types of bonds, the theory of bond pricing, the factors that influence pricing strategies, etc. The study is based on the methods of secondary research. Conclusions are made about the impacts of interest rates' fluctuations on the price of bonds and the effectiveness of pricing strategies.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, bonds, pricing strategy, fixed income,
S/F/199. Dissertation. Investment habits of young working professionals in Mumbai
- WORDS:
- 7400
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 79.99 GBP
The paper examines the ways of earning money by making investments reviewing academic literature on the theory and forms of investment, and offering practical suggestions about investment risks mitigation, investment decision making, etc. Specific features of making investments in India are explored studying the investment patterns used by young professionals. The study employs the methods of primary research based on the data collected through a questionnaire. Conclusions are made about the practices of Mumbai's young investors.
KEYWORDS: f, dissertation, investment, habits, professionals, mumbai,
S/F/198. Dissertation. Gold as an investment option for portfolio diversification
- WORDS:
- 11000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 119.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the reasons behind the retail investors' preference for investments in gold identifying the factors that influence the choice of a particular form of investment. The paper offers descriptive research using the methods of sampling and questionnaire. Literature is reviewed on the history of gold popularity, gold properties, the value of gold, etc. Suggestions are made about when to buy gold, why invest in gold, what factors influence gold prices, etc. The features of gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) and Fund of Funds (FOF) are considered. Conclusions are made about the importance of a long term view of investments and portfolio diversification.
KEYWORDS: f, dissertation, gold, investment, option, portfolio, diversification,
C/E/303. Proposal. How long in advance do stock markets feel the approach of a recession?
- WORDS:
- 1800
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into equity markets arguing whether they can anticipate the country's recession in advance, and looking at the stock markets of two developed countries, the USA and the UK, and the emerging stock market of Russia. A brief review of related literature is offered, the methods of the research are described.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Stock market, equity, economy, USA, UK, Russia,
C/E/343. Proposal. Impact of microfinance on poverty reduction
- WORDS:
- 1300
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the impact of microfinance on poverty reduction discussing the ways of reducing poverty, formulating the objectives of the research, defining the topics of the literature review, outlining philosophical approaches and methods of the research, predicting the outcomes and assessing the theoretical value of the study.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, microfinance, poverty,
C/E/313. Master's Dissertation. Critical examination of the issues raised by the current consultation, by H.M. Treasury and H.M. Revenue and Customs, on the taxation treatment of companies' foreign profits
- WORDS:
- 20500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 209.99 GBP
The dissertation addresses the issues of taxation under UK law analysing the effects of taxing foreign companies. The literature review touches on the features of international taxation, the credit and tax system of the UK, the principles of foreign profits taxation, the proposals of the government about foreign dividend exemption, the regime of controlled companies and interest relief, the EU perspective on taxation, etc. Governmental tax related proposals are critically evaluated. Conclusions are made about the relation between UK tax law and the country's competitiveness in the international tax market.
KEYWORDS: master, dissertation, critical, examination, issues, raised, current, consultation, h, treasury, h, revenue, customs, taxation, treatment, companies, foreign, profits,
C/F/311. Proposal. Impact of Currency Fluctuations on Financial Sector
- WORDS:
- 1800
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper offers a research proposal into the strategic reaction of financial companies to the periods of volatile exchange rates. Research aims and objectives are identified providing rationale for the study of risk exposure in the financial sector. A brief review of related literature is presented, research methods are described, ethical considerations of the study are considered.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Financial industry, Exchange rates, risk, uncertainty, currency fluctuations,
C/F/313. Dissertation. Determinants of Dubai's stock exchange investment
- WORDS:
- 12500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 129.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the financial variables that can partially explain the capacity of securities to generate profits in the Dubai's stock exchange market to evaluate the potential of investing in the Duba's stock market. Literature is reviewed on the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), the Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) the market efficiency hypothesis, the determinants of stock prices, etc. The research is based on the data collected for each company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The variables related to the change in the price of assets are described and analysed. An overview of Dubai's economy and stock market is presented. Conclusions are made about the financial variables that may influence the investment decisions.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Dubai, stock exchange, securities, residual variables,
C/F/314. Proposal. Determinants of Dubai's stock exchange investment
- WORDS:
- 950
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper offers a research proposal into the features of financial securities that can increase the profits in the Dubai's stock exchange market. The aims and objectives of the study are outlined, a review of literature on the theory of risk and return is suggested, the methods of research are described including econometric estimation of the variables obtained from the Dubai companies, the ethical consideration of the study and the project time scale are presented.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, financial variables, Assets price, Internationalisation, Dubai, Capital,
C/F/315. Dissertation + Proposal. Determinants of Dubai's stock exchange investment
- WORDS:
- 12500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 129.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the financial variables that can partially explain the capacity of securities to generate profits in the Dubai's stock exchange market to evaluate the potential of investing in the Dubai's stock market. Literature is reviewed on the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), the Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) the market efficiency hypothesis, the determinants of stock prices, etc. The research is based on the data collected for each company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The variables related to the change in the price of assets are described and analysed. An overview of Dubai's economy and stock market is presented. Conclusions are made about the financial variables that may influence the investment decisions.
KEYWORDS: dissertation, proposal, determinants, dubai, stock, exchange, investment,
C/F/423. Dissertation. Subprime Mortgage Financial Catastrophe 2007: evaluation and analysis of its causes and impacts on financial institutions and world economies
- WORDS:
- 19100
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 199.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the opinions of economists about the causes of financial crises. The literature review touches on the existing subprime mortgage crisis and the impacts it has on the economic variables. The methods of the research include analysis of different economic variable trends over the last 40 years in the UK and the US. Conclusions are made that the current recession will last much longer than any other over the last 40 years, as this one is caused by a property bubble rather than governmental policies.
KEYWORDS: f, dissertation, subprime, mortgage, financial, catastrophe, evaluation, causes, impacts, financial, institutions, world, economies,
S/F/173. Dissertation. Stock Market Prediction Using Technical Analysis: Case against Market Model
- WORDS:
- 19800
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 199.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the effectiveness of technical analysis in the examination of equity prices in a bid for predicting future the price movements of the equity. Literature is reviewed on the theory of the efficient market, the features and tools of technical (descriptive and statistical) analysis, the issues of stock market volatility, etc. The methods of research are described detailing the philosophy and strategy of the study based on GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and British Petroleum (BP), and describing the techniques of primary data collection, i.e. questionnaires and interviews. Research findings are analyzed with respect to GSK and BP. Conclusions are made about the accuracy of technical analysis in predicting stock price movements and the usefulness of the relative strength index (RSI).
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, equity prices, stock market, efficient market, volatility, relative stre,
S/F/178. Dissertation. Application of FX volatility models in forecasting and risk management
- WORDS:
- 12300
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 129.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates whether the volatility models used for the forecasting of two foreign exchange (FX) rates (Euro/USD and USD/JPY) can be applied to risk management. The literature review covers the studies of 16 different models used for FX volatility forecasts including GARCH, SV, VaR, NNR, etc. The models are applied to the analysis of the FX data for the periods of 1998 to 2002 and 2002 to 2003. Conclusions are made about the combination approaches with relation to risk management and forecasting accuracy.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, exchange rate, FX, volatility models, forecasting, risk management,
C/F/219. Research proposal. Hedge funds: Their impact on wealth and on Pension funds
- WORDS:
- 1700
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
Pension funds are an increasingly popular alternative to the traditional pension contributions scheme. This paper proposes a research investigation into the use of hedge funds in the British pension funds. It also evaluates the capacity of hedge funds in generating wealth.
KEYWORDS: f, research, proposal, hedge, funds, impact, wealth, pension, funds,
C/F/236. Dissertation. Firm's research and development expenditure and its impact on financial risk
- WORDS:
- 10400
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the impact of research and development (R&D) expenditure on a company's risk. The study is based on two models of risk evaluation: CAPM and the Modigliani-Miller model. The relationship between R&D expenditure and risk is examined, conclusions are made about the role of the R&D expenditure and its effect on the financial risk.
KEYWORDS: Risk, research and development, R&D, expenditure, CAPM, Modigliani-Miller,
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