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C/F/1109. Mergers and acquisitions: need of stricter regulation in UK commercial banking during credit crunch

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at mergers and acquisitions (M&A) defining the global credit crunch as a major cause of M&A activity and shrinkage of the banks. The UK commercial banking system is examined in the context of the credit crunch and the consequences of M&A arguing the need for stricter regulations within the sector due to market concentration and increased risks of commercial banking failures.

 

KEYWORDS: Mergers and acquisitions, M&A, UK commercial banking regulation, credit crunch,

 

C/F/1102. Dissertation outline. Effects of credit crunch on brand image of Barclays and HSBC

WORDS:
650
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the consequences of the credit crunch for the brand image of Barclays and HSBC suggesting a study of marketing strategies that can be adopted to improve consumer perceptions of the banks. The research question is formulated, the topics and themes of the literature review are outlined, the methodology of the research is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, credit crunch, brand image, Barclays, HSBC,

 

C/F/1074. Dissertation. Impact of Subprime Mortgage Crisis on Major UK Banks

WORDS:
14400
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Excel Data
DATE:
2011
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149.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the causes and consequences of the global credit crunch evaluating the effect of the crisis on the UK banking sector with the focus on Northern Rock, HSBC, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group. Literature is reviewed on the phenomena of economic business cycles and banking credit cycles, financial market fluctuations, origins of subprime mortgage crises, etc. The methods of the research include quantitative analysis of financial performance of UK largest banks over 2006-2008. Conclusions are made about the spread of the subprime mortgage crisis from the USA to the UK and the resulted performance of the UK banks.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Impact of Subprime Mortgage Crisis, UK Banks, Northern Rock, HSBC, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Banking Group,

 

C/F/1065. Dissertation. Future Investment in Northern Rock

WORDS:
13800
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the factors that are likely to be taken into account by private investors if the government looks to privatise Northern Rock (NR) in the future. Literature is reviewed on the background and current position of NR related to the credit crunch, investment theories are reviewed discussing investment decision-making towards NR. The methods of the research are based on secondary data and primary data obtained through interviews and questionnaires distributed among potential investors. Conclusions are made about the impact of Northern Rock’s plans on the decision to invest or not to invest in the company. Limitations of the research are outlined, suggestions are made about further research in the area.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Investment in Northern Rock, credit crunch,

 

C/F/1062. Credit crunch in UK and Tanzania

WORDS:
2550
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the causes and consequences of the credit crunch and the measures taken to counter its effects in the UK and in Tanzania. Similarities and differences between these measures are analyzed with reference to the economic and political context of the two countries.

 

KEYWORDS: UK, Tanzania, Credit Crunch, Financial markets,

 

C/E/659. Dissertation. How does credit crunch influence consumer behaviour?

WORDS:
9650
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the effects of the credit crunch on consumer behaviour (CB) in the UK. Literature is reviewed on the causes of credit crunch, economic recession, behavioural economics and consumption theory. The methodology of the research is based on primary data obtained via a questionnaire and the analysis of secondary statistical data provided by the Office of National Statistics and the Bank of England. Conclusions are made about the patterns of CB in British consumers during the recent recession.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, credit crunch, consumer behaviour,

 

S/F/270. Dissertation. Are Section 106 agreements a burden to London developers during credit crunch?

WORDS:
13500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the current system of delivering affordable housing in London and its response to the credit crunch. Literature is reviewed on national housing policies, the impacts of the credit crunch on house building, agreements under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, existing obstacles to house development schemes, etc. The methods of the research are based on secondary sources including house building statistics, and primary data obtained form questionnaires, telephone interviews and e-mail correspondences with the planning and housing sector workers. Conclusions are made about the affordability of housing provisions during the past 15 months and the benefits provided by S106 agreements for London developers during the credit crunch.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, credit crunch, London housing, Town and Country Planning Act,

 

S/F/259. Dissertation. Credit Crunch from Islamic Perspective

WORDS:
13250
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the features of traditional Islamic finance looking at the development of Islamic banking explaining the perception of interest (‘Riba') and its prohibition by Islamic law, defining the difference between Islamic and conventional banks, reviewing the principles of Islamic contracts, insurance and securities, and analysing the causes and implications of the financial crisis from the Islamic point of view. The strengths and weaknesses of Islamic finance are identified, the lessons learnt from the credit crunch are analysed. The paper employs the methods of secondary research based on the analysis of related academic literature, media publications, case studies, seminars, etc. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of Islamic finance arguing whether it can be a solution to the financial crisis.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Islamic banking, prohibition of interest, Riba, Credit Crunch, financial crisis,

 

C/F/768. Effects of Credit Crunch on Political Economic Decisions in Russia and China

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the effects of the credit crunch on the economic performance of Russia and China examining political decisions with regard to economy made by the Russian and Chinese governments about foreign direct investment (FDI), inflation rates, trade, state ownership, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Russia, China, credit crunch,

 

C/E/513. Effects of credit crunch and recession on political economy in UK and Russia

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impacts of the economic crisis on the UK and Russia reviewing the situation in both countries before the crisis, comparing the features of the two economies through their development indicators, and evaluating the problems faced by each country.

 

KEYWORDS: economic crisis, credit crunch, recession, UK and Russia,

 

S/B/548. Dissertation. Strategies for Survival of SME in Housing Development Industry

WORDS:
10900
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the impacts of the current economic crisis on small and medium sized enterprises (SME) in the housing development industry. The review of literature touches on the theory of environmental strategic analysis detailing the models of PEST, Porter's Five Forces, Ansoff's matrix, Porter's generic strategies, Bowman's clock, etc. The methodology of the research uses secondary data and primary data obtained from the interviews with the staff of four housing developers within Fife area in Scotland. Analysis of the companies is conducted along the lines of the earlier mentioned models. Conclusions are made about the damage of the credit crunch for Scottish housing developers.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, housing development SME, PEST, Porter’s Five Forces, Ansoff matrix, generic strategies, Bowman’s clock, retrenchment, turnaround strategy,

 

C/B/2266. Impact of credit crunch on the UK SME: challenges for entrepreneurs

WORDS:
3150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of the credit crunch on the UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) describing their role in the UK economy, discussing the causes and consequences of the crisis in Europe and the UK, analysing related changes in consumer behaviour, and considering the challenges and trends in the development of modern entrepreneurship.

 

KEYWORDS: credit crunch, UK SME, financial crisis, entrepreneurship,

 

C/F/657. Financial liberalization and credit crunch

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the link between financial market liberalization and the crisis of the global financial system including the credit crunch in the UK and USA. The risks of financial innovation boom are analysed showing the vulnerabilities of the current financial system.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial liberalization, credit crunch, subprime mortgage, financial innovation, financial crisis,

 

C/F/656. Why financial liberalization instead of bringing efficiency to the system, is continuously bringing financial crises? Why we are facing a credit crunch in the UK and USA?

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the link between financial market liberalization and the crisis of the global financial system including the credit crunch in the UK and USA. The risks of financial innovation boom are analysed showing the vulnerabilities of the current financial system.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial liberalization, credit crunch, subprime mortgage, financial innovation, financial crisis,

 

C/F/644. Effects on financial crisis and credit crunch on consumer behaviour in UK

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of the current financial crisis on UK consumers reviewing Keynesian theory of consumption and Friedman’s permanent income hypothesis, considering the most important drivers of consumption in the UK, and evaluating the attempts of the UK government to stimulate current consumption.

 

KEYWORDS: financial crisis, credit crunch, UK consumer behaviour, consumption,

 

C/F/639. Proposal. Comparative Analysis of Property Prices Before and After Credit Crunch: What is the Best Time to Invest in Property Market?

WORDS:
1250
ADD-ONS:
1 slide
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper offers a research proposal suggesting a study of the pre- and post-credit crunch conditions to evaluate the best time for investing in the UK property market. The author’s hypothesis and the key objectives of the research are formulated, research rationale and methods are described, the topics for the literature review are outlined. A poster presentation of the proposal is supplied in a separate file.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Credit Crunch, Pricing, UK Property Market, Global Financial Crisis,

 

C/F/631. Impacts of current economic situation and credit crunch in UK on the financing of businesses

WORDS:
970
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper estimates the effects of the global financial crisis on the UK economy analyzing how the financial crisis and credit crunch in the UK have affected the financing of businesses. Measurements of business confidence in the UK are presented, the opportunities of cheap debt financing and equity financing are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Credit crunch UK, financial crisis, loan, financing business, economic recession,

 

C/F/575. Regulations, Financial Stability and Product Development in Financial Sector after Credit Crunch

WORDS:
1400
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper reviews the speech delivered by Mar Gudmundsson touching on the ways to overcome the current financial crisis. An overview of the financial crisis is presented discussing related regulatory framework, considering the effects of job cuts and the sale of assets in the short run and in the long run, and arguing that companies will face a shortage of experienced and trained staff for growth and development.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial crisis, regulatory framework, financial stability, Mar Gudmundsson,

 

C/B/1713. Dissertation. Impact of Current Financial Crisis on English Premier League

WORDS:
8800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
89.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the impact of current financial crisis on the English Premier League (EPL) offering an overview of the UK professional football industry, determining EPL success factors, the factors that are currently threatening EPL, and their dependence on the British economic downturn. Literature is reviewed on the EPL background, credit crunch and the current financial situation of EPL. The research relies on secondary data obtained from Deloitte & Touche publications, KPMG Forensic sports division reports, football clubs’ annual reports and related academic studies. Conclusions are made about the implications of the financial and non-financial indicators of the company’s current performance and the extent of the credit crunch impact on EPL.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Credit crunch, financial crisis, EPL, English Premier League, Premiership, football club,

 

C/E/399. How has the Economic Downturn Affected UK Hotel Industry?

WORDS:
5400
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of the economic downturn upon the UK hotel industry describing the background of the current recession and the development of the hotel industry over recent years showing how recession has hit different sectors of the industry. The situation in budget hotels is considered in more detail.

 

KEYWORDS: UK hotels, hospitality, recession, economic downturn, credit crunch, budget hotels,

 

C/F/492. Roger Rabbitt's family investment portfolio

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers a case study of the investment portfolio with different asset classes: equity, commodity, fixed income, alternative investments: farms or woodlands. The Rabbitts family financial situation is critically reviewed analysing their incomes and financial obligations and discussing the family's mortgage liabilities in contrast with world mortgage crisis. Investment recommendations and outlook on the market are provided.

 

KEYWORDS: sub prime mortgage, portfolio, credit crunch, farm and woodlands investment,

 

C/E/364. Demand and supply responses to credit crunch

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the relationship between demand and supply explaining why the aggregate demand (AD) curve is negatively sloping and aggregate supply (AS) curve is positively sloping. The effects of the credit crunch are considered from the perspective of the demand and supply curves' behaviour and the productivity of investment projects.

 

KEYWORDS: AD/AS model, aggregate supply, aggregate demand, macroeconomics, credit crunch, investment projects,

 

C/F/512. Evaluation of credit crunch impact on UK public sector

WORDS:
4300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impacts of the current economic crisis on the future of the UK public sector discussing how the public sector will be forced to improve efficiency, how the financial sector will be partly nationalized, and how the faith in the public sector will increase.

 

KEYWORDS: Economic crisis, credit crunch, public sector, private sector,

 

C/F/526. Although Housing and Rental Markets are falling, Social Housing may be the way forward for Property Developers: how does financial crisis affects property market in UK?

WORDS:
4300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impact of the credit crunch and the bubble effect on the UK housing market. The theory behind the economic bubble effect is reviewed showing how the lack of financing due to the market crash has caused the property market to stagnate, discussing its effect on the future of property development, and arguing the need for social housing programmes.

 

KEYWORDS: UK Property Market, Rental Market, Housing Crisis, Financial Crisis, Mortgages, Credit Crunch, Recession, Social Housing, Sustainability, Regeneration,

 

C/F/532. Credit crunch impact on Royal Bank of Scotland

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the finacial results of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) for 2008 discussing the factors that determined their substaintial operating losses and lead to the bail out of the bank by the UK government. The impact of the credit crunch is considered assessing the company risks for the potential investors.

 

KEYWORDS: Credit Crunch, RBS, Royal Bank of Scotand,