More Models, Fewer Models or Better Models?
How banks can profit from financial models without getting trapped in them.
Lenders enter the limelight with caution
Transparency in credit markets may have unintended consequences.
Is back-door equity financing always a bad idea?
Companies are often criticized for raising capital by selling mandatory convertible bonds that pay high interest rates, but the instruments can be a good way to shore up a firm’s finances.
Can a firm's last resort be its stock price's best option?
When market shocks occur, firms that have the financial resources to repurchase their own shares experience less volatility.
Climbing the quality ladder to compete in the global marketplace
Firms in developed countries can compete with those in emerging economies by specializing at the high end of the quality scale.
Gauging the credit crunch: A do-it-yourself guide
Charles Jones offers some simple advice for appraising the state of the ongoing credit crisis.
Grappling with the unexpected
For Daniel Beunza, one thing about uncertainty is certain: nowadays, it sits at the top of every decision maker's agenda.
Does shareholder voting curb CEO pay?
Giving shareholders a say may not have as much impact on executive compensation as investors would like.
Bringing rigor to financial forecasting
By adding quantitative discipline to their number crunching, financial analysts may avoid the psychological biases that can lead to judgment errors.