Cause of the 2008 global financial crisis

Liberals, specifically Keynesian thinkers such as Minsky, hold a convincing interpretation for causes of the financial crisis. One of the causes can be explained by Minsky’s financial instability hypothesis (Docherty, 2005). Post-Keynesian economists hold that capitalism in its raw form is inherently unstable (Varoufakis, Halevi, Theocarakis, 2012, p.210). They argue that the classic capitalist view … Read more

RESEARCH ON MICROTRANSACTION

Abstract: In modern days, transactions can vary from a huge transaction to microtransaction. But Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency doesn’t allow a microtransaction without any transaction fee. A new cyptocurrency called IOTA has no transaction fees which means IOTA can be used for micropayments. We can send IOTA to an address with no fees charged. Basically, … Read more

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is now a global phenomenon and has proven to be effective in different sectors of the market. It has become inter alia a mechanism to garner funds or a financing mechanism for start-ups and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). In India, however, crowdfunding is still at a nascent stage. There exists no legal … Read more

Impact of using a Robo advisors on traditional investment managers

Abstract A research paper which focuses on the impact of using a Robo advisors on traditional investment managers.. The Robo advisors are newly evolved technology that has given a collaboration between both finance and technology, this has created the concept Fin Tech across globe. The introduction of Robo advisors into the financial market has majorly … Read more

Critically assess the extent to which the personal income tax can be regarded as a good tax

Introduction Income is considered as the main indicator of tax paying ability. Since taxation is now focused on controlling economic conditions whilst keeping equal distribution of income, the primary concern of most countries’ governments is to have a pleasing income tax system. Progressive income tax structures are generally encouraged to best serve equity during the … Read more

Fundamental Analysis of Private Sector Banks in India

ABSTRACT Banking companies in India are one the most favourable investment decisions by shareholders. The Fundamental analysis studies the various parameter influencing the risk and return of stocks. The profitability and growth of stocks can be determined by using Fundamental analysis, which in turn helps the shareholders to make a informed and profitable decision making. … Read more

Socially Responsible Investing

1. Introduction Wikipedia defines Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) as Socially responsible investing (SRI), also known as sustainable, socially conscious, “green” or ethical investing, is any investment strategy which seeks to consider both financial return and social good.[11] Simply put Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is making investment decisions to achieve social and environmental returns without compromising … Read more

Insider trading

An insider is someone who is “connected” to the company, who could have the unpublished price sensitive information or receive the information from somebody in the company. The following people can be treated as an insider: corporate officers, director and employees who traded the corporations securities after learning of significant, confidential corporate developments Friends, business … Read more

Analysis of financial Acts

Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (DIDMCA) of 1980 Gave thrift institutions wider latitude in activities Approved NOW and sweep accounts nationwide Phased out interest-rate ceilings on deposits Imposed uniform reserve requirements on depository institutions Eliminated usury ceilings on loans Increased deposit insurance to $100,000 per account https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/monetary_control_act_of_1980 The Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary … Read more

Relationship between Royal Dutch Shell and US/GBP exchange rate/stock exchange

Executive Summary Stock analysis forms one of the most important factors to consider while carrying out the analysis of a company operational activities. In ordered to determine whether there exist any relationship between the Royal Dutch Shell Company other factors in the operating environment of the company mainly in the British market for example, if … Read more

Financial coverage of LendLease 2009 – 2017

The property, engineering and infrastructure giant LendLease has been subjected to an extensive financial coverage which would be discussed as such in this article covering the years from 2009 to 2017. In the year 2002, as publicly informed by the Sydney Morning Herald, the chief executive responded to the market pressure clouding over the company’s … Read more

Balancing the Federal Budget

America is known as a land of prosperity worldwide, being one of the richest countries in the world and being known to use their riches to attempt to end conflicts in foreign nations. However, America’s riches are not shared by every US resident. Therefore, in order to support the more vulnerable, the United States should … Read more