JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 21, 2023

With mounting geopolitical tensions, multinationals face a very real and immediate risk of being deprived of profits, control or even ownership of some wholly or partially owned local businesses.

Risk Management

Business Standard - FInance

JULY 1, 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the public sector banks' profit in the last nine years has tripled to Rs 1.04 The net profit of public sector banks (PSBs) has almost tripled to Rs 1.04 lakh crore due to initiatives taken by the government and underlined the need for continuing the momentum to fuel economy.

Profitability

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 11, 2023

Getaround expects to realize up to $75 million of run rate annualized gross booking value from the deal, which the company says will contribute to positive adjusted EBITDA profitability. HyreCar brings other assets to the table, including extensive user data and strong risk management solutions, according to Zaid.

Acquisitions

OfficeHours

MAY 16, 2023

By engaging with company management and advocating for changes that improve efficiency and profitability, hedge funds can help improve market efficiency. Hedge funds often use a variety of investment strategies and invest across multiple asset classes, which can help diversify their portfolio and reduce risk.

Financial Market

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Through their strategic guidance, the management of private equity firms can often drive organizational changes, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency, ultimately increasing profitability and generating a return on investment for the company.

Private Equity

Growth Business

JANUARY 23, 2024

Should the claim be upheld then the cover can also offer some financial easement in the form of repaid fees and lost future profit. Risk management Needless to say, as with any form of insurance, there is an expectation that due consideration is given to understanding and managing your risk.

Insurance

The TRADE

AUGUST 22, 2024

TOMS was previously adopted by China Minsheng Bank to book multiple asset class exposures, enabling real-time profit and loss and risk analysis, as well as integration with back-office settlement systems.

Banking

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Overall, 37% of respondents said that trading in APAC markets was more profitable than trading in Europe, with just under a third of hedge funds noting that the profitability of their trading strategies was significantly higher in APAC than in Europe. This is creating a virtuous circle of growth that is set to continue.”

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Almost three quarters of respondents in Acuiti and Valantic’s report said they were making workflow adjustments around more dynamic hedging tools to provide competitive portfolio trading services to clients, while 45% said they were upgrading risk management systems.

Portfolio

Peak Frameworks

JULY 19, 2023

Scalping involves executing quick trades with small profit targets, aiming to capitalize on short-term price fluctuations. Implementing appropriate , risk management techniques, such as setting stop-loss orders and managing position size, is essential. Mitigating Overnight Risks. Leveraging High Liquidity.

Trading

The TRADE

JUNE 13, 2024

The integration will enable TradeSmart users to access BondDroid AI’s streaming prices and analytics before and after US market hours each trading day.

Trading

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 8, 2023

Commodity Hedge Fund Definition: A commodity hedge fund buys and sells futures contracts and other derivatives based on mining, energy, power, and agricultural products and earns profits via fundamental and technical analysis; the trading may be systematic, discretionary, or both. If you deliver 5,000 bushels, that’s a profit of $5,000.

Funds

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

LSEG moved to expand its capabilities in multi-asset post-trade services with the acquisition of risk management provider, Acadia back in December 2022 as part of its strategy to enhance and grow its multi-asset post-trade offering for the uncleared derivatives space, as Daniel Maguire, group head of post-trade at LSEG, explained at the time.

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Instead, a combination of rising interest rates, inflation, soaring energy prices and geopolitical tensions have hit hedge funds, and subsequently the risk management practices of prime brokers. With the larger banks focusing on larger AUMs and higher revenue clients, there is a battle for new launches and emerging managers.

Broker

Peak Frameworks

JUNE 27, 2023

The Product Mix, comprising five main components - Product Line, Product Width, Product Length, Product Depth, and Product Consistency - is a strategic tool that allows companies to reach a wider consumer base and optimize profits. However, it requires astute management to ensure profitability across products and avoid internal competition.

Profitability

Peak Frameworks

MAY 24, 2023

The advent of derivatives in the 1970s marked a significant milestone in global finance, offering a structured risk management approach and fostering efficient price discovery. These complex instruments enable investors to hedge risks, speculate on future price movements, and exploit arbitrage opportunities.

Private Equity

The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

If you look at sovereign wealth funds and pension funds, as a macro trend, they’re starting to insource more of their own risk management. All of this contributes to a significant challenge for the profitability of asset managers. It’s largely driven by the increased sophistication of the ultimate capital allocators.

Asset Management

Peak Frameworks

JUNE 5, 2023

This phase typically involves increased market volatility and heightened investment risk. Managing Risk in Recession During a recession, risk management becomes particularly important for financial professionals. However, identifying this phase can be challenging as it only becomes clear in retrospect.

Business

Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Headwinds in finance are conditions or events that can impede economic growth or reduce the profitability of an investment. Competition intensifies, often leading to reduced prices and profit margins. Think of it like cycling against a strong wind (headwind) versus having the wind push you from behind (tailwind). How do Headwinds Work?

Business

Peak Frameworks

MAY 2, 2024

Consumer protection: There's a risk that deregulation might prioritize industry profits over consumer interests. Risk management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks is paramount.

IT

Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

EBITDA serves as a standardized measure of a company’s operational profitability, providing a basis for comparing its earnings potential with that of other businesses. EBITDA focuses on operational profitability by excluding interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, providing a standardized measure of earnings potential.

Financial Analysis

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

More and more, price formation is happening via smart algos, so our traders are morphing into a combination of programmers and risk managers. Historically, trading desks had been setup and staffed by voice traders and they can be very profitable for banks.

Trading

M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 18, 2024

Operational Risks: - Operational Efficiency: Analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of the target's operations Engage in ongoing communication with functional areas to gather risk-related information. Use dashboards and reporting tools to visualize risk data. Is it advisable to conduct your own M&A Risk Assessment?

Risk Assessment

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

, Short Selling is an investment strategy where investors sell borrowed shares, anticipating the price will drop and they can buy them back at a lower cost, making a profit from the difference. Short selling can be a profitable strategy, but it's inherently risky as potential losses are theoretically unlimited.

Stock

Peak Frameworks

MAY 2, 2024

Risk Management: Offering sales on credit introduces the risk of default, requiring businesses to implement robust risk management strategies. Conversely, credit sales, by easing the payment burden on customers, can significantly expand a business's sales volume.

Sale

How2Exit

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Buying an existing business can provide an entrepreneur with a customer base, a proven business model, existing infrastructure, immediate revenue and profits, and experienced employees. An existing business may also be generating revenue and profits, which can provide a source of income and a return on investment.

Business

Peak Frameworks

MAY 23, 2023

All profits generated by the business are yours alone , and tax procedures are relatively straightforward, given that they're filed as personal and not corporate income. You might also assist in planning for the business's financial future, helping to ensure its sustainability and profitability.

Corporation

Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Leveraging derivatives to capture the best results at a given point in time may help portfolio managers achieve closely matching outcomes, in addition to performance monitoring, effective risk management , risk diversification , etc. Insurance companies use this tool for risk management and planning.

Portfolio

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

I explained the reasons for Silicon Valley Bank’s failure in last week’s article : incompetent risk management, massive losses on HTM securities, and a run on the bank that created the need to sell securities at a loss and get cash to cover the withdrawals. By contrast, Credit Suisse barely had any HTM securities.

Bank

The TRADE

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As of August 2023, Parameta Solutions’ revenue had increased 5% to £91 million, with an overall uplift in margin and profitability. The firm provides users with pre- and post-trade analytics, as well as unbiased OTC content and proprietary data, price discovery insights, and risk management services.

Trading

Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Commercial Banks: These cater to businesses, providing loans, treasury, and cash management services. The profit-making strategies differ across these banks. Subtracting the $50 paid to you, the bank makes a net profit of $350. Risk Management and Loan Loss Reserves Lending money is a risky business.

Banking

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

However an important point to note is that is has market value which keeps fluctuating, resulting in trading an profit-making opportunities from difference in prices. CDS helps in easy transfer of the risk Transfer Of The Risk Risk transfer is a risk-management mechanism that involves the transfer of future risks from one person to another.

Financial Modeling

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 14, 2024

This matching principle provides readers of financial statements with a clearer insight into the actual profitability tied to those sales, fostering transparency and accuracy in assessing a company’s performance. Estimate potential bad debts based on historical data and customer risk assessments.

Accountant

M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 18, 2024

Operational Risks: - Operational Efficiency: Analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of the target's operations Engage in ongoing communication with functional areas to gather risk-related information. Use dashboards and reporting tools to visualize risk data. Is it advisable to conduct your own M&A Risk Assessment?

Risk Assessment

Peak Frameworks

MAY 8, 2024

Risk Management Asset Valuation: Proper estimation of salvage value is crucial in ensuring accurate asset valuation, which is fundamental in risk assessment and management. Therefore, the method of incorporating salvage value directly impacts the profit reported.

Finance

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Advantages of Having a Subsidiary Risk Management Subsidiaries can isolate liabilities, ensuring that financial or legal issues in one entity don't impact others. ROI Projection: An in-depth analysis projecting the subsidiary's revenue streams, potential profitability, and overall return on investment (ROI) should be conducted.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2025

It also offers cross-sell opportunities into employee benefits, risk management consulting, and specialty coverages. Low client concentration risk, with no single client accounting for more than 5% of revenue. This relative inelasticity gives commercial brokers better pricing power, lower churn, and higher average account sizes.

Broker