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C/F/791. Financial Services and Retail Distribution Review: PESTLE Analysis

WORDS:
1900
DATE:
2010
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The paper presents PESTLE analysis of the UK financial services industry in light of the changes introduced by the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) in 2006. RDR purposes and proposals are explained including the increased clarity of service description to consumers, a focus on professionalism, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial Services, Retail Distribution Review, RDR, PESTLE,

 

C/F/767. Could global uniform law of financial services prevent financial crisis?

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the problem of global regulation of financial services reviewing the moves towards such regulation, outlining the features of the recent financial crisis, arguing whether the global uniform regulations could have prevented the crisis, and outlining the merits of the global legal system.

 

KEYWORDS: global financial services, financial crisis, global legal system,

 

C/B/2465. Strategic analysis and financial service marketing in ING Direct UK

WORDS:
2350
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the multinational financial company ING Direct describing their background, and conducing PEST, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces analysis to evaluate the impacts of the business environment on the marketing of the company’s financial services in the UK.

 

KEYWORDS: ING Direct UK, PEST, SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces,

 

C/L/521. Challenges and legal protection of financial planners

WORDS:
3050
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks into the role of financial planning in modern businesses describing the job of a financial planner, identifying the liabilities faced by financial planners, and examining their legal protection under Irish common law and related statutes.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial planning, financial services, common law, protection of financial planners,

 

C/F/672. Financial intermediation: changes in car insurance intermediaries

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the changing role of financial intermediaries comparing traditional models of financial intermediation with the alternative models. An example of the evolution of the car insurers’ role is analysed making predictions about the future of car insurance intermediaries.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial intermediation, car insurance,

 

C/F/629. Advantages and disadvantages of collective investment schemes

WORDS:
800
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper examines collective investment schemes of Investment Club and Fund Club discussing acts and directives that regulate their activity, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the collective investment schemes, considering tax implications of each option for the investors, and arguing the benefits of Limited Liability Partnership for a group of friends and colleagues.

 

KEYWORDS: Investment Club, Fund Club, Co-operative, Limited Liability, Tax Law,

 

C/M/1083. Personal development in financial services sector

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper defines the notions of personal development and continuing professional development (CDP) as the tools of human resource management highlighting their significance in financial services. The key principles, benefits and regulating framework of CDP are discussed, the opportunities provided by CDP programmes are analysed.

 

KEYWORDS: Human resource management, personal development, continuing professional development, CPD, financial services,

 

C/M/1021. Strategy of Recent Marketing Innovation in Financial Services Industry

WORDS:
3200
DATE:
2009
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the success and business development of the financial services industry using ING Direct UK as a case study and discussing their recent successful marketing innovation. The company's marketing strategy is evaluated along the lines of the marketing mix model and Porter's generic strategy model.

 

KEYWORDS: ING, Porters generic strategy, growth, screening matrix, marketing mix, financial se,

 

C/M/790. Role of customer relationship management (CRM) in financial services delivery

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper considers the role of customer relationship management (CRM) in financial services delivery examining the features of customer relationships in e-business and the ways of creating shareholder value through traditional CRM and Internet CRM. Financial costs and managerial issues of CRM are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Customer, financial services, service management, relationship marketing, CRM,

 

C/F/261. Global Financial Services: Citigroup

WORDS:
4100
DATE:
2007
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49.99 GBP

The paper reports on global financial services looking at the competencies and dynamic capabilities of the former Citigroup CEO who led the company through a transformational change, examining the current developments within Citigroup and the future strategic direction of the company until 2010. Two world-class commercial banks are examined discussing the development of competitiveness in the global financial services industry. Analytical models of Porter's five forces and SWOT are used in the industry analysis.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial services, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Union Bank of Switzerland, Porters five,

 

S/F/108. Economics of financial markets: Financial Intermediaries

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2007
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks the concept of Financial System examining the role of financial intermediaries within an economy and discussing their benefits for lenders, borrowers and for society as a whole. The role of banks within the intermediary process is considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial system, intermediary, bank,

 

S/F/145. Identify and analyse Financial Service Authority's approach to financial regulation

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

The paper critically examines the functions and activities of the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) discussing their principles-based regulation, the implications of deregulation, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial services authority, regulation, deregulation,

 

S/F/146. Analyse the use of the Private Finance Initiative in the public sector assessing to what extent it has achieved its aims of improved value for money and service delivery

WORDS:
4200
DATE:
2007
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49.99 GBP

The paper examines the role and functions of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) relating its history, describing the development of the private and public sectors under PFI, their focus on service efficiency and value for money (VFM), the government's promotion of the PFI policy, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Private Finance Initiative, PFI, value for money, VFM,

 

E/F/50. Most Important Factors affecting Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) businesses in UK

WORDS:
4500
DATE:
2006
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49.99 GBP

The paper reports on the position of the UK independent financial advisers identifying the factors that influence their businesses including legislation, stock market fluctuations, Internet financial services, etc. PESTEL analysis of the British Independent Financial adviser sector over 2006 is conducted.

 

KEYWORDS: independent financial adviser, IFA, PESTEL,

 

E/F/65. Role of financial institutions in securing the flow of funds

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the role of financial institutions in securing the flow of funds between suppliers and users defining types of funds, addressing the issues of risk reduction, describing various financial institutions and regulations aimed to ensure protection against risks.

 

KEYWORDS: financial institutions, flow of funds, risk,

 

E/F/67. Financial intermediaries: functions and regulatory issues

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the functions of financial intermediary institutions analysing the work of investment banks, mutual funds, etc. The issue of regulation in the financial industry is addressed highlighting the implications of high levels of regulation for financial firms.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial intermediary, regulation, banks, mutual funds,

 

P/F/419. Trust: definitions and financial application

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of trust providing a review of its definitions and focusing on the understanding of trust in economics. Dimensions of trust are identified, the differences between trust and trustworthiness are observed, the importance of trust in the exchange process and in financial services industry is highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: f, trust, definitions, financial, application,

 

S/F/62. The UK approach to regulation

WORDS:
4700
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

In todays competitive business environment the need towards regulating the practices and operations of institutions is necessary in order to maintain stability, flexibility, and confidence in the market. Primarily, the needs for regulatory instruments have become a necessity in order to achieve economic efficiency and correct market failures wherever possible. Furthermore, an effective form of regulation maintains consistency and direction. The degree of regulation can be reflected through the market environment in addition to the financial institutions which operate in accordance with it policies and rules. The following paper describes the need for regulation in the UK with an emphasis on its financial sector. The UK is home to some of the biggest financial institutions that require a regulatory body to oversee their operations. The regulatory policies help to enhance its position furthermore. The paper, amongst other things will examine the rationales for a single UK regulator. In addition, an emphasis on the Basel accord and the development of the financial service authority in the UK will be specifically mentioned. The paper will address the FSAs main functions and authority it possesses. Also, a general discussion on the overall financial sector of the UK will address several key issues and point to the positive and negative aspects of this kind of regulation. Finally, a conclusion will be reached in which I shall assess the importance of regulation in regard to the country that I have chosen to analyze.

 

KEYWORDS: f, uk, approach, regulation,

 

P/F/311. Functions and powers of Financial Service Authority in UK

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2005
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the contribution of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) and Financial Services Authority (FSA) in establishing market reputation in the UK. The functions and the regulatory powers of the FSA are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: f, functions, powers, financial, service, authority, uk,

 

S/F/44. Barriers of Mortgage-Backed Securities in China

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2005
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39.99 GBP

In recent years, in order to promote the healthy development of housing financial system and the whole economy, Chinese government changed the housing monetary policy. The reform of housing financial system has come to the spotlight, mortgage securitization has become more and more frequent appearing in Chinese media. However, due to some barriers, mainly refer to poor legislation and infrastructure, the development of mortgage-backed securities in China is not fast like US and European countries. This essay will broadly divided into three parts: First part, looking through the basic theoretical ideas of MBS, including securitization process, risks and benefits associated with MBS. Second part, the barriers and obstacles which may prevent the development of MBS in China will be analyzed. Third part, some possible solutions to overcome those barriers will be presented.

 

KEYWORDS: f, barriers, mortgage-backed, securities, china,

 

P/F/253. Analysis of mortgages market

WORDS:
5000
DATE:
2004
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59.99 GBP

The paper opens with an overview of the financial services industry focusing on the Financial Services Authority (FSA), an independent regulatory non-governmental body. The objectives of the organization are outlined, the characteristics of financial service products are given. The author proceeds to the marketing mix analysis of mortgages defining advantages and disadvantages of each mortgage type.

 

KEYWORDS: f, mortgages, market,

 

S/F/33. Interest rate importance in retail banks, insurances & central bank

WORDS:
5000
DATE:
2004
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

This paper evaluates the different theoretical perspectives regarding interest rate determination, makes theoretical principles underlying monetary policy understood, and analyse the effect of monetary policy on financial markets and the economy as a whole. Then studies prices formation in financial markets, choose appropriate products and actions to reduce risk in different situations and distinguish between sources and uses of bank funds. It shows and analyzes the interest rate importance in retail banks, insurances and central bank. This project mostly focuses on US financial market and shows how interest rate plays a crucial role in this financial system.

 

KEYWORDS: f, rate, importance, retail, banks, insurances, central, bank,

 

P/F/208. Financial Services Regulation in UK

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2003
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper evaluates the regulation of financial services in UK in particular its rationale and techniques of regulation.

 

KEYWORDS: f, financial, services, regulation, uk,