A Comprehensive Guide to Financial Regulations and Institutions
1. Trade Execution Algorithms
Designed to minimize the price impact of executing trades of large volumes by ‘shredding’ orders into smaller parcels and slowly releasing these into the market.
2. Hedge Funds
A hedge fund is an actively managed investment that seeks an attractive absolute return, regardless of whether the market goes up or down.
3. Private Equity
Private equity is a mixture of venture capital for early-stage companies and management buyouts.
4. Strategies of Hedge Funds
- Equity Hedge Funds
- Global
The New Economy: Information Technology and the Internet’s Impact on Business and Society
The New Economy and Information Technology
In the last decades of the twentieth century, a revolution in the economy emerged thanks to new information technologies (IT). Some authors speak of a new era: the Information Age. In this new economy, information is a new input, supplementing traditional products and becoming a resource used independently. The information society manages this existing resource (information) with new means of transmission (the Internet, networks, etc.).
Pillars of the New
Read MoreUnderstanding Working Hours, Leave & Compensation: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Working Hours, Leave & Compensation
Day vs. Schedule
Are the same day and time?
- No, the workday refers to the total hours dedicated to work, while the schedule outlines the distribution of those hours, specifying the start and end times.
Irregular Workday Enjoyment
In which case you can enjoy an irregular workday?
- For instance, a home geriatric assistant caring for the elderly may have an irregular workday.
Special Workdays
What are the special workdays?
- Certain business activities require
International Economics: Key Concepts Explained
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Multinational Corporations (MNCs)
FDI represents long-term investments made by private MNCs in overseas countries. There are two primary methods: Greenfield Investment, where MNCs establish new facilities or expand existing ones in foreign countries, and Mergers and Acquisitions, where MNCs merge with or acquire existing firms.
MNCs are drawn to developing countries for several reasons:
- Abundant natural resources
- Large and expanding markets
- Lower labor costs compared
Business Finance: Sources and Strategies
Capital and Revenue Expenditures
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure refers to the funds a business uses to acquire long-term assets, such as machinery, land, or buildings. These investments are typically made to enhance the company’s operational capabilities and contribute to its growth over time.
Revenue Expenditure
Revenue expenditure, on the other hand, encompasses the expenses incurred in the daily operations of a business. This includes costs like rent, wages, raw materials, and insurance.
Read MoreThe Welfare State in Britain: A Critical Analysis of Poverty and Hunger
Introduction
The article “Dignity or Hunger Is a Hard Choice,” published in The Guardian on February 28, 2014, sheds light on the critical state of the welfare system in Britain. Journalist Jonathan Freedland argues that the government’s approach to poverty and hunger is inadequate and calls for a more compassionate and effective welfare state.
Context and Background
Published during the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government (2010-2015), the article reflects the economic challenges faced
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