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Financial Management

Valuation of Assets in a Demerger

A demerger scheme usually involves the allotment of shares in the transferee company to the shareholders of the transferor company, in lieu of their reduction of their interest in the transferee company having a mirror image of shareholdings. If post demerger as part of strategy, intention is to create holding subsidiary relationship or retain part stake than it is possible to allot shares of the transferee company to the transferor company. In the context of a demerger scheme, a valuation exercise is mandatory in order to determine the number of shares to be issued to the shareholders of the transferor company in consideration for the spin off/demerger of the undertaking or undertakings. If demerger is going to be in ‘Shell Company’, than valuation is primarily to determine the capital structure of the Transferee/Resultant Company. If the demerged and resulting companies belong to same group of management and shareholders are common, Continue reading

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Trends in International Trade and Cross Border Financial Flows

When a firm operates only in the domestic market, both for procuring inputs as well as selling its output, it needs to deal only in the domestic currency. As companies try to increase their international presence, either by undertaking international trade or by establishing operations in foreign countries, they start dealing with people and firms in various nations. Since different countries have different domestic currencies, the question arises as to which currency should the trade be settled in. The settlement currency may either be the domestic currency of one of the parties to the trade, or may be an internationally accepted currency. This gives rise to the problem of dealing with a number of currencies. The mechanism by which the exchange rate between these currencies (i.e., the value of one currency in terms of another) is determined, along with the level and the variability of the exchange rates can have Continue reading

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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence: A Critical Evaluation

Generally, when most hear the words artificial intelligence, the first thing that comes to mind is menacing robots. However, this is not accurate. Artificial intelligence is an imitation of human knowledge that is programmed in different machines, using algorithms, to simulate the thought process and actions of humans. The first concepts for AI started in the 1950s, where many mathematicians, scientists, and philosophers explored the possibility of machines that problem solved and made decisions like humans. Over the years, AI research has grown by leaps and bounds, and many programs created, are used daily. From virtual assistants like Siri to the use of autopilot on an aircraft, artificial intelligence is everywhere, even in education in the form of the AI essay writer. Further research on AI raises awareness and helps those gain the knowledge to understand how beneficial or dangerous this technology could be. As artificial intelligence continues to develop, many Continue reading

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Approaches of Investment Portfolio Management

Different investors follow different approaches when they deal with portfolio investments. Four basic approaches of investment portfolio management are illustrated below, but there could be numerous variations. The Holy-Cow Approach:  These investors typically buy but never sell. He treats his scrips like holy cows, which are never to be sold for slaughter. If you can consistently find and then confine yourself to buying only prized bulls, this holy cow approaches may pay well in the long run. The Pig-Farmer Approach:  The pig-farmer on the other hand, knows that pigs are meant for slaughter. Similarly, an investor adopting this approach buys and sells shares as fast as pigs are growth and slaughtered. Pigs become pork and equity become hard cash. The Rice-Miller Approach:  The rice miller buys paddy feverishly in the market during the season, then mills, hoards and sells the rice slowly over an extended period depending on price movements. Continue reading

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Importance of Organization Culture in Business

Organizational culture is defines the different type of place an organization, this organization is for people, they will be any type of stakeholder: general manager director, employee and customer. Organizational culture is the big part of values, rules, symbols, taboos and rituals that evolve over time. It is the common feel and thinking shared by members that identifies how is the things get done in the organization. Culture drives expected behaviors internal to the organization ads well and those engaged when interacting with its outside environment. Understanding an organization’s culture helps an employee learn the line and discover whether their personality is a good fit. The greater the acceptance of key values and norms, the stronger the culture. Strong cultures are associated with employee commitment and organizational performance. The strength of culture is determined by the size of the firm, how long it has been around, intensity and turnover rate. Continue reading

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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in Indian Banking Sector

In recent years, a rapid revolution is transforming the banking industry around the world. In early 1990s, banks and other financial intermediaries have been affected by greater risk and sharp competition due the wave of deregulation in India. Due to cross-border flows and entry of new players and products, banks are forced to adjust the product-mix and modify their processes and operations to remain competitive. Also, better tracking and fulfillment of commitments, multiple delivery channels for customers and faster resolution of incoordination is possible due to extensive use of technology. Today banks are market driven and market responsive and every bank’s CEO is more concerned about how to increase or at least maintain the market share in every line of business against the backdrop of sharp competition. Additionally, the entries of multiple channels and new players have made customers (both corporate and retail) more perceptive and less loyal to banks. Continue reading

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