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C/F/1367. Assessment of global financial issues. Case study HSBC

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2550
DATE:
2012
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This paper discusses a variety of aspects regarding global finance and is split into five sections. The first section looks at sustainability at HSBC, whilst the second discusses counterparty risk management. The third section looks at currency trading and the third discusses the euro crisis. Hedge fund derivatives are discussed in the final section, and the paper examines each topic in detail. This paper does not contain a reference list.

 

KEYWORDS: Sustainability, HSBC, counterparty risk, currency trading, euro crisis, hedge fund derivatives,

 

C/F/1239. Proposal. An examination of the Appreciation of Chinese Yuan against American Dollar

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1550
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This proposal focuses on the identifying the current appreciation of the Chinese Yuan against the American Dollar. The study aims to assess whether the current state of the appreciation is temporary or permanent, and also looks at the causes of the change. The proposal highlights aspects of the literature review, the methodology, and limitations. Focus is also made on the nature of the potential results.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, appreciation, Chinese Yuan, American Dollar!,

 

S/F/300. Currency crises are predictable, but governments and currency speculators choose to close their eyes. Discuss

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3100
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at the models used to predict currency crises examining their effectiveness, discussing factors that make it possible to predict and prevent crises, and analysing signals that indicate the onset of a crisis. The paper argues whether governments may be held responsible for currency crises and why it happens.

 

KEYWORDS: Currency crises, government, predict crisis,

 

C/F/1055. Dissertation. Effects of Futures Trading on Spot-Exchange Rate Volatility

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9700
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Excel Data
DATE:
2011
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99.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the relationship between the activity in the futures market and the volatility of foreign exchange rates The review of literature touches on the volatility of foreign exchange rates and its implications for the trading of futures. The methodology of the study is based on the modeling of the daily volatility of spot exchange rates using the GARCH model. Conclusions are made about the dependency between the futures market activity and volatility in the spot market.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Futures Trading, Foreign Exchange Rate Volatility, GARCH,

 

C/B/3423. Developing a KFC franchise in an international market. Case studies India, Russia, and China

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2250
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper discusses the possibility of developing and opening a KFC franchise in an international market. The paper begins by outlining different business models in regards to buying a KFC franchise. Such models include manufacturer wholesaler, retail wholesaler, and business format franchising. The paper then discusses levels of investment, like job, business, and investment franchise. An example of the most applicable model of investment structure for franchising in KFC is identified. Reasons as to why a KFC franchise is a good business idea is assessed, and the paper examines Russia, China, and India as the chosen international markets. Potential risks and recommendations are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: KFS, Franchise, international market, business models, manufacturer wholesaler, retail wholesaler, business format franchising, investment, Russia, India, China,

 

C/F/977. Dissertation. Does the Efficient Market Hypothesis hold for the Foreign Exchange Market?

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10500
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Financial Data
DATE:
2010
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109.99 GBP

This dissertation aims to investigate whether the weak form of the efficient market hypothesis is applicable to the modern foreign exchange market. The literature review focuses evaluating foreign exchange rate theories like purchasing power parity, interest rate parity, and the fisher effect. The review of literature also analyses the efficient market hypothesis, and presents the theory behind it and discusses empirical testing. The methodology section highlights the design, philosophy and approach to study. Data has been collected through use of the Thomson One Banker database. The findings section discusses the results from unit root testing and GARCH modelling, and the dissertation concludes by discussing the results of the study. This paper includes the statistical data used for the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, efficient market hypothesis, foreign exchange market, purchasing power parity, interest rate parity, the fisher effect, empirical testing, Thomson One Banker database,

 

C/F/951. Proposal. Examination of the foreign exchange reserves in China during the financial crisis

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2750
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This proposal presents research on the foreign exchange reserves in China during the financial crisis. The paper discusses strategies that will avert such issues in the future. The proposal presents details in the rationale and implications of the research, as well as the proposed topics for discussion in the literature review section. The paper aims to study the foreign exchange reserves in China before the crisis, to study the effect of Global Financial crisis on China, to the study the measures taken by the Chinese government for economic recovery, to find out the reasons behind the fall in foreign exchange reserves during the crisis, and to analyse the measures taken to resolve the issue of fall in reserves. The paper aims to fulfil these objectives by analyzing secondary literature. The data sources time plan and ethical considerations are all identified.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, foreign exchange reserves, financial crisis, China, economic recovery!,

 

S/E/253. The impact of the Euro/Dollar exchange rate on the US economy

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5400
DATE:
2010
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59.99 GBP

This paper focuses on constructing the best model to measure exchange rate exposure of different industries, aiming to assess the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on the US economy. A literature review based on exchange rate exposure and fluctuations, focusing on the US exchange rate of the Euro/Dollar. The method for the development of models for measuring exchange rate exposure is detailed, as is the data needed to perform an analysis and the paper presents and interprets the results. The different models are compared, and the final adjusted model is presented. The paper concludes the most important parts of the discussion.

 

KEYWORDS: Exchange rate exposure, Euro/Dollar, exchange rate model, fluctuations,

 

S/F/265. Evaluation of Hedging of currency risk

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4000
DATE:
2010
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49.99 GBP

This paper analyses exchange rate and currency risk, aiming to examine the reasons why it is reasonable to hedge the currency risk in the international environment. The paper also aims to analyse the different methods of risk hedging, forwards and futures. Exchange rate risk is analysed, as is option pricing.

 

KEYWORDS: Exchange rate risk, currency risk, hedging, international environment, forwards, futures,

 

C/F/804. Foreign Exchange Currency Hedging Strategies of British Airways

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3150
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15 Slide presentation
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the hedging techniques of foreign currency exchange (FCE) used by the airlines industry to minimise their FCE risks conducting a case study of British Airways (BA). BA background is described reviewing their financial performance over 1999-2008. The degree of BA exposure to foreign exchange risks is examined detailing their hedging strategies and recommending diversification of the operational currency. A 15-slide presentation of the paper is supplied in a separate file, presentation notes are included in the Appendix.

 

KEYWORDS: Foreign Exchange Currency Hedging, British Airways, BA, foreign exchange risks,

 

C/F/797. Dissertation. Exchange rates fluctuations and banking profitability

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10250
DATE:
2010
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109.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the relationship between exchange rate fluctuations and banking profitability to identify the positive and negative effects of volatility in currencies on the financial industry. The review of literature touches on the issues of international finance, the challenges of financial transactions across different currencies, the impacts of currency fluctuations on national economies and banks’ returns, etc. The methods of the research are based on secondary sources including the data on the volatility of exchange rates for the Euro, the British Pound and the US Dollar over 2002-2007. Conclusions are made about the impact of banks’ exposure to exchange rate fluctuations on banking returns.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Exchange rates fluctuations, banking profitability, international finance, foreign currency, Euro, British Pound, US Dollar,

 

C/E/529. Ringgit's Appreciation and Malaysian Government Intervention

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790
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the economic and financial policy of Malaysia discussing the business cycles of the country over the past three decades and analysing the behaviour of the national currency ringgit against the US dollar.

 

KEYWORDS: Malaysia, Ringgit, Dollar, Foreign Currency Exchange,

 

C/F/764. Currency derivative instruments and their application in UK banking

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2150
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the risks of foreign currency trade examining the derivative instruments used for hedging, i.e. forward contracts, futures contracts, currency swaps and currency option, and highlighting advantages and disadvantages of each instrument. Case studies are conducted of the hedging strategies used by UK banks against the Euro, US dollar and Japanese yen.

 

KEYWORDS: foreign currency, hedging, derivatives, Euro, US dollar, Japanese yen,

 

C/F/733. Hedging Strategies in dealing with foreign currency exchange: case study of Green Plc

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3150
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the risks of dealing with foreign currency and hedging strategies used by the companies to mitigate these risks. The strategies of Green plc used to hedge the currency exchange risk are described including the hedging of forwards, money market and currency options. Hedging transactions that could be used by the treasurer are described, the profit and loss analysis of two scenarios is conducted, interest rate swaps are considered highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. This paper is answering the following assignment questions: Describe the main types of risk facing an organisation (like Green plc) which has dealings in foreign currency. Describe and illustrate the three hedging strategies available to Green plc. Weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy. Show all calculations.

 

KEYWORDS: Exchange rate risk, hedging strategy, forward contract, futures contract, currency options currency swaps, Green Plc,

 

C/F/725. Determination of exchange rates and case study of Vodafone

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3900
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the importance of the exchange rates determination (ERD) for international businesses describing the purchasing power parity (PPP) model, the monetary approach, the Krugman model, etc. The influence of the foreign exchange on the accounts of Vodafone is estimated discussing their financial performance over 2006-2009, analysing the capital structure of Vodafone and highlighting advantages and disadvantages of being a publicly quoted company.

 

KEYWORDS: Vodafone, exchange rate determination, capital structure, publicly quoted company,

 

C/F/708. Foreign exchange issues in international operations

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3000
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of foreign exchange management examining the strategies of risk aversion used in multinational enterprises (MNE), the currency market speculations, and the future of the world’s reserve currency. The paper argues that foreign exchange rates move away from real prices, which creates a problem for MNE, the mechanisms of protection against this problem are investigated.

 

KEYWORDS: Foreign exchange, hedging, international operations, MNE,

 

C/F/636. Alternative Instruments of Foreign Currency Hedging

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3600
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the risks of foreign currency exchange analysing advantages and disadvantages of various hedging instruments, i.e. natural hedging, forward contracts, futures contracts, currency options contracts, currency swaps, parallel hedges, etc. Recommendations are suggested about the right choice of hedging instruments for a multi-national company (MNC).

 

KEYWORDS: Hedging, foreign currency, financial operations,

 

C/F/634. Models of exchange rate determination

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3350
DATE:
2010
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The paper looks at the theory and history of international trade exploring the models that claim to predict exchange rate fluctuations, i.e. the Mundell-Fleming model, the monetary model, and the Krugman model. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of the models in explaning the variables that can determine the exchange rate.

 

KEYWORDS: Exchange rates, Mundell-Fleming, Monetary model, Krugman,

 

C/B/1797. Internationalisation and Modes of Entry into New Markets

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1000
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the importance of choosing the right modes of entry into new markets by firms that are considering internationalisation strategy. The rationale behind choosing an appropriate entry mode is considered, the issues faced by the management in making the decision are addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: Market Entry Mode, Internationalisation, Strategic Management, Globalisation,

 

C/F/354. Foreign Exchange Market and Cost of Capital

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3000
DATE:
2008
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39.99 GBP

The paper falls into three parts, the first part presents an account of the debate about whether the concept of Beta is dead or not, the second part touches on the difference between domestic and international CAPM, the third part looks at the relationship between the interest rates and the exchange rates with reference to dollar, sterling and euro.

 

KEYWORDS: CAPM, exchange rates PPP beta, sterling, euro, inflation, balance of payments, empir,

 

S/F/169. Explain how futures contract and forward contract may be applied to reduced risk in foreign exchange currency market. Discuss in detail particularly the difference in the application of the two methods

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2700
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the characteristics of futures contracts and forward contracts discussing their exposure to foreign exchange markets, highlighting the difference between them, describing the risks in the foreign exchange market, and showing how futures and forward contracts can be used to reduce these risks.

 

KEYWORDS: Futures, forwards contract, foreign exchange, risk,

 

C/F/263. Foreign Exchange Rate Risk Exposure

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2100
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

The paper discusses three specific issues related to foreign exchange exposure in international firms, i.e. the implications of sourcing raw materials from overseas while production is in the UK, the exposure to exchange rate risk of a UK firm opening a new plant in Japan or the US, and the implication of opening a new plant overseas simultaneously sourcing raw materials from outside the UK.

 

KEYWORDS: Foreign exchange, exposure, translation, exchange rate, risk, transaction,

 

S/E/92. Effects of common currency on European banking system

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2500
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of the common currency introduction on the European banking system analysing the state of the net loans to total assets ratio between the EU countries and conducting cross-country ANOVA and TUKEY test analysis. Literature is reviewed on the structure and policy of the EU banking sector.

 

KEYWORDS: EU, common currency, European Union, banking,

 

C/F/131. Foreign Exchange Market

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3400
DATE:
2006
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39.99 GBP

This work analyzed the mechanics of the foreign exchange market. The average daily turnover of this market amounted to $1.9 trillion in 2004 making it the biggest and the most liquid financial market in the world. The first section of this paper gives account of the major market participants, geographical centres and the most important currencies of the foreign exchange market. Then the second section dissects different types of currency risk exposure. Finally, various hedging instruments are examined and several numerical examples are given. Overall, this work presents an interesting overview of the foreign exchange market.

 

KEYWORDS: Foreign Exchange, Euro, Dollar, Translation Risk, Transaction Risk, Economic Risk, Cur,

 

C/F/146. International Finance: The case study of Merton Electronics

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4400
DATE:
2006
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49.99 GBP

This paper draws upon the case study of Merton Electronics, in a way to address issues of International finance. The paper relies mostly on the strategic option the company has to take in order to take better advantage of the foreign currency markets. It explores the concepts involved in the derivative markets and on hedging the risk from foreign currency exposure.

 

KEYWORDS: International Finance, Foreign currency risk exposure, risk hedging strategies, Foreig,