Download or read book Opening Credit written by Justin McGowan and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a result of prevailing monetary conditions since the global financial crisis, the world has witnessed unprecedented growth in global corporate credit markets. Yet, despite the trillions of dollars put to work in the debt capital markets, corporate credit is still an unfamiliar concept to most investors compared to other asset classes, such as equities and commodities. Every red-top newspaper and 24-hour news service is happy to report the latest twitch in the Dow, FTSE or Stoxx indices but momentous moves in the iBoxx or iTraxx go unmentioned. And whereas many a talking head is happy to pose as an equity analyst, few feel comfortable venturing into the arcana of credit. Yet the corporate credit market, as the authors of this new book show, is both materially larger than its equity peer and has shown more attractive risk/ reward characteristics over the last 90-odd years. In Opening Credit, career credit professionals, Justin McGowan and Duncan Sankey, aim to redress this by drawing on their more than 50 years' collective experience in the field to elucidate a practitioner's approach to corporate credit investment. Whilst explaining the basics of traditional credit analysis and affirming its value, McGowan and Sankey also caution against its shortcomings. They demonstrate the need both to penetrate the veil of accounting to get to the economic reality behind the annuals and interim numbers and to analyse the individuals that drive them - the key executives and board members. They employ a range of cogent and easy-to-follow case studies to illustrate the value of their executive- and governance-led approach, which places management front and centre in understanding corporate credit. Opening Credit will appeal to all those seeking a better understanding of corporate credit, including analysts looking to develop their skills, fund managers (especially those with an eye to SRI), bankers, IFAs, financial journalists, academics and students of finance.

Download or read book Beyond Traditional Probabilistic Methods in Economics written by Vladik Kreinovich and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-24 with total page 1167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents recent research on probabilistic methods in economics, from machine learning to statistical analysis. Economics is a very important – and at the same a very difficult discipline. It is not easy to predict how an economy will evolve or to identify the measures needed to make an economy prosper. One of the main reasons for this is the high level of uncertainty: different difficult-to-predict events can influence the future economic behavior. To make good predictions and reasonable recommendations, this uncertainty has to be taken into account. In the past, most related research results were based on using traditional techniques from probability and statistics, such as p-value-based hypothesis testing. These techniques led to numerous successful applications, but in the last decades, several examples have emerged showing that these techniques often lead to unreliable and inaccurate predictions. It is therefore necessary to come up with new techniques for processing the corresponding uncertainty that go beyond the traditional probabilistic techniques. This book focuses on such techniques, their economic applications and the remaining challenges, presenting both related theoretical developments and their practical applications.

Download or read book The Potential of Generative AI written by Divit Gupta and published by BPB Publications. This book was released on 2024-01-06 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unveiling the power and potential of Generative AI for a limitless future KEY FEATURES ● Holistic and accessible journey into Generative AI. ● Indispensable guide for unleashing Generative AI potential. ● Transforming technology, business, art, and innovation, covering technological advancements and business optimization. DESCRIPTION The Potential of Generative AI invites you for a captivating journey into the revolutionary technology, where machines become co-creators and the line between imagination and reality blurs. You will learn how AI helps doctors, engineers, and scientists solve real-world problems. Next, you will explore use cases where ChatGPT can boost productivity and enhance creativity. The book explores the journey from the origins of this revolutionary technology to its cutting-edge applications. Discover how generative models like GANs and VAEs work, and familiarize yourself with the impact they are making in fields like healthcare, finance, and art. Through real-world case studies and engaging examples, you will witness AI generating life-saving drugs, composing music, and even designing innovative products. This book explores the cutting-edge capabilities and potential of generative AI in the tech landscape. It will help you discover how generative AI can unlock new opportunities and enhance business operations. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn about the different types of generative models, how they work, and their impact across various industries including healthcare, finance, and entertainment. ● Explore the creative potential of generative AI in art, music, and design. ● Develop Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), with a focus on their architecture, training process, and real-world applications. ● Build and deploy generative models, ensuring readers to leverage this powerful technology. ● Perfect the art of generating text, images, music, and even code with AI, utilize your creative potential. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for artists, programmers, musicians, designers, writers, researchers, entrepreneurs, scientists, Machine Learning practitioners and dreamers of all sorts. Generative AI awaits and is ready to transform your craft and empower your vision. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Generative AI 2. Generative AI in Industries 3. Fundamentals of Generative Models 4. Applications Across Industries 5. Creative Expression with Generative AI 6. Generative AI in Business and Innovation 7. Deep Dive into GANs 8. Building and Deploying Generative Models

Download or read book Labor Credit and Goods Markets written by Nicolas Petrosky-Nadeau and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integrated framework to study the theoretical and quantitative properties of economies with frictions in labor, financial, and goods markets. This book offers an integrated framework to study the theoretical and quantitative properties of economies with frictions in multiple markets. Building on analyses of markets with frictions by 2010 Nobel laureates Peter A. Diamond, Dale T. Mortensen, and Christopher A. Pissarides, which provided a new theoretical approach to search markets, the book applies this new paradigm to labor, finance, and goods markets. It shows, in particular, how frictions in different markets interact with each other. The book first covers the main developments in the analysis of the labor market in the presence of frictions, offering a systematic analysis of the dynamics of this environment and explaining the notion of macroeconomic volatility. Then, building on the generality and simplicity of the search analysis, the book adapts it to other markets, developing the tools and concepts to analyze friction in these markets. The book goes beyond the traditional general equilibrium analysis of markets, which is often frictionless. It begins with the standard analysis of a single market, and then sequentially integrates more markets into the analysis, progressing from labor to financial to goods markets. Along the way, the book provides a number of useful results and insights, including the existence of a direct link between search frictions and the degree of volatility in the economy.

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Download or read book The Bank Credit Analysis Handbook written by Jonathan Golin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hands-on guide to the theory and practice of bank credit analysis and ratings In this revised edition, Jonathan Golin and Philippe Delhaise expand on the role of bank credit analysts and the methodology of their practice. Offering investors and practitioners an insider's perspective on how rating agencies assign all-important credit ratings to banks, the book is updated to reflect today's environment of increased oversight and demands for greater transparency. It includes international case studies of bank credit analysis, suggestions and insights for understanding and complying with the Basel Accords, techniques for reviewing asset quality on both quantitative and qualitative bases, explores the restructuring of distressed banks, and much more. Features charts, graphs, and spreadsheet illustrations to further explain topics discussed in the text Includes international case studies from North America, Asia, and Europe that offer readers a global perspective Offers coverage of the Basel Accords on Capital Adequacy and Liquidity and shares the authors' view that a bank could be compliant under those and other regulations without being creditworthy A uniquely practical guide to bank credit analysis as it is currently practiced around the world, The Bank Credit Analysis Handbook, Second Edition is a must-have resource for equity analysts, credit analysts, and bankers, as well as wealth managers and investors.

Download or read book Alternative Investments written by Donald R. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-16 with total page 1048 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I, 4th Edition is the curriculum book for the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Level I professional examination. Covering the fundamentals of the alternative investment space, this book helps you build a foundation in alternative investment markets. You'll look closely at the different types of hedge fund strategies and the range of statistics used to define investment performance as you gain a deep familiarity with alternative investment terms and develop the computational ability to solve investment problems. From strategy characteristics to portfolio management strategies, this book contains the core material you will need to succeed on the CAIA Level I exam. This updated fourth edition tracks to the latest version of the exam and is accompanied by the following ancillaries: a workbook, study guide, learning objectives, and an ethics handbook.

Download or read book Financial Reporting 4th Edition written by Janice Loftus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 1155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most authoritative financial reporting text for second and third-year courses, Loftus' Financial Reporting is back in a new fourth edition with updates to the Australian Accounting Standards (up to May 2022), making it the most current book on the market. New to this edition is an entire chapter on ethics, a completely reworked sustainability chapter and an expanded integration of New Zealand standards and examples. The new edition encourages students to not only develop a conceptual understanding of the content, but to also apply it in a variety of practical contexts. Supported by a variety of digital resources like interactive worked problems and questions with immediate feedback, Financial Reporting is a textbook designed for an engaging, interactive learning experience.

Download or read book Bayesian Methods in Finance written by William Johnson and published by HiTeX Press. This book was released on 2024-10-16 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bayesian Methods in Finance: Probabilistic Approaches to Market Uncertainty" offers an authoritative exploration of how Bayesian statistics can transform financial analysis into a more predictive and adaptive process. Within the rapidly evolving tapestry of global financial markets, the ability to quantify uncertainty and integrate diverse streams of information stands as a crucial advantage. This book expertly demystifies the intricate principles of Bayesian thinking, guiding readers through its application across a spectrum of financial contexts, from asset pricing to risk management and portfolio construction. Through a careful blend of theory and practical insights, it introduces the reader to Bayesian frameworks that eclipse traditional models in both flexibility and robustness, making them indispensable tools for modern investors and financial professionals. Readers will find a clear roadmap for navigating the complex landscape of market dynamics with the confidence that comes from sound, data-driven strategies. By integrating Bayesian approaches with machine learning, this text unlocks more nuanced analyses and predictive capabilities, catering to both novice learners and experienced market strategists. Rich with real-world case studies, each chapter not only illuminates techniques but also showcases their powerful applications in decision-making processes. Embark on a deep dive into the future of financial modeling, where the calculated embrace of uncertainty opens doors to innovative solutions and unparalleled insights.

Download or read book Risk Analysis Based on Data and Crisis Response Beyond Knowledge written by Chongfu Huang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 953 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book collects the papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Risk Analysis and Crisis Response (RACR-2019) held in Athens, Greece, on October 15-19, 2019. The overall theme of the seventh international conference on risk analysis and crisis response is Risk Analysis Based on Data and Crisis Response Beyond Knowledge, highlighting science and technology to improve risk analysis capabilities and to optimize crisis response strategy. This book contains primarily research articles of risk issues. Underlying topics include natural hazards and major (chemical) accidents prevention, disaster risk reduction and society resilience, information and communication technologies safety and cybersecurity, modern trends in crisis management, energy and resources security, critical infrastructure, nanotechnology safety and others. All topics include aspects of multidisciplinarity and complexity of safety in education and research. The book should be valuable to professors, engineers, officials, businessmen and graduate students in risk analysis and risk management.

Download or read book Beyond AI written by Ken Huang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-01-27 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the transformative potential of ChatGPT, Web3, and their impact on productivity and various industries. It delves into Generative AI (GenAI) and its representative platform ChatGPT, their synergy with Web3, and how they can revolutionize business operations. It covers the potential impact surpassing prior industrial revolutions. After providing an overview of GenAI, ChatGPT, and Web3, it investigates business applications in various industries and areas, such as product management, finance, real estate, gaming, and government, highlighting value creation and operational revolution through their integration. It also explores their impact on content generation, customer service, personalization, and data analysis and examines how the technologies can enhance content quality, customer experiences, sales, revenue, and resource efficiency. Moreover, it addresses security, privacy, and ethics concerns, emphasizing the responsible implementation of ChatGPT and Web3. Written by experts in this field, this book is aimed at business leaders, entrepreneurs, students, investors, and professionals who are seeking insights into ChatGPT, ChatGPT Plug-in, GPT-based autonomous agents, and the integration of Gen AI and Web3 in business applications.

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Local Competitiveness written by David B. Audretsch and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The local levels of economies have felt the impact of technological change and globalization. These forces have triggered the need to understand the dynamic mechanisms that enable locales to respond to such changes. For example, the downsizing of traditional employers because of a major loss in market share due to new competitors, acquisition by global firms, or off-shoring of production or services was traditionally thought to be beyond the scope of powers of local policy makers, thinkers, and business leaders. In the world of practice, those concerned about the economic performance of place-city, region or state-are increasingly focused on how to adapt to these trends and leverage their existing resources to respond to these global challenges as a positive opportunity. The Oxford Handbook of Local Competitiveness brings together some of the leading minds in the fields of business, economics, and the social sciences to identify, articulate, and analyze what influences and shapes local competitiveness and what places can do to enhance their economic performance. The contributors to the Handbook provide a body of systematic analyses suggesting that the local context is a critical element of the forces that shape competitiveness. The challenges to generate and sustain economic performance vary across places, and the factors and conditions that either enhance or impede competiveness also are place-specific. Finally, the characteristics and nature of what constitutes success also vary across places. This Handbook is essential reading material for academics in the fields of economics and public policy, as well as business leaders who hope to gain a more in-depth understanding of their field. Informative and intellectually rigorous, The Oxford Handbook of Local Competitiveness is the definitive volume of scholarly analysis regarding the relationship between place and economic competition.

Download or read book Fixed Income Quant written by William Johnson and published by HiTeX Press. This book was released on 2024-10-16 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fixed Income Quant: Strategies for Modeling Bonds and Interest Rates" offers a comprehensive guide to the world of fixed income securities, blending theoretical insights with practical approaches to modeling and analysis. This book delves into the fundamental components of fixed income markets, providing readers with essential knowledge on bond pricing, interest rate structures, and yield curves. By mastering these foundational topics, investors and financial professionals gain the tools necessary to navigate the complex landscape of fixed income investments with confidence and precision. Through detailed exploration of risk and return, duration and convexity, and credit risk analysis, this book equips readers with a robust framework for managing and optimizing fixed income portfolios. Advanced topics such as interest rate models, fixed income derivatives, and algorithmic trading underscore the integration of quantitative methods and technology in modern financial strategies. With insights into global fixed income markets and machine learning applications, "Fixed Income Quant" serves as both a comprehensive reference and a forward-looking guide, empowering readers to achieve strategic financial goals in an ever-evolving market environment.

Download or read book Quantitative Value Investing written by William Johnson and published by HiTeX Press. This book was released on 2024-10-16 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Quantitative Value Investing: Systematic Approaches to Stock Selection" offers a comprehensive exploration of combining classical value investing principles with modern quantitative techniques to enhance investment performance. This book demystifies the intricacies of financial markets and equips readers with the skills to develop robust, data-driven strategies that capitalize on market inefficiencies. With clarity and precision, it delves into essential topics such as financial analysis, portfolio management, risk assessment, and the application of cutting-edge machine learning models, ensuring a well-rounded understanding for practitioners at all levels. Designed for both novice and experienced investors, the book provides a structured framework that navigates the complexities of today's dynamic market environment. By focusing on practical applications and backed by empirical research, it empowers readers to make informed decisions, optimize their portfolios, and ultimately achieve sustained financial success. Whether you aim to refine your investment methodology or explore the potential of quantitative analysis, this book stands as a vital resource in the pursuit of superior returns and strategic excellence in value investing.

Download or read book Hearings Reports and Prints of the House Committee on Banking Currency and Housing written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Currency, and Housing and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 1656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Contemporary Research in Accounting and Finance written by Abdelghani Echchabi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book compiles a comprehensive set of case of studies in business and accounting from the MENA region. These case studies consist of practical research studies with strong theoretical foundations. Hence, the book is a guide to the industries in various sectors regarding the best practices for efficient business and accounting management. In addition, the book will serve as an important teaching reference for business and accounting courses in the MENA region.