The dynamic environment of investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms comes to life in David Stowell's introduction to the ways they challenge and sustain each other. Capturing their reshaped business plans in the wake of the 2007-2009 global meltdown, his book reveals their key functions, compensation systems, unique roles in wealth creation and risk management, and epic battles for investor funds and corporate influence. Its combination of perspectives-drawn from his industry and academic backgrounds-delivers insights that illuminate the post-2009 reinvention and acclimation processes. Through a broad view of the ways these financial institutions affect corporations, governments, and individuals, Professor Stowell shows us how and why they will continue to project their power and influence. Emphasizes the needs for capital, sources of capital, and the process of getting capital to those who need it. Integrates into the chapters ten cases about recent transactions, along with case notes and questions Accompanies cases with spreadsheets for readers to create their own analytical frameworks and consider choices and opportunities. INDICE: Section One: Investment Banking 1 - Overview of Investment Banking 2 - Regulation of the Securities Industry 3 - Financings 4 - Mergers & Acquisitions 5 - Trading 6 - Asset Management, Wealth Management and Research 7 - Credit Rating Agencies, Exchanges and Clearing and Settlement 8 - International Banking 9 - Convertible Securities and Wall Street Innovation 10 - Investment Banking Career Opportunities and Trends Section Two: Hedge Funds and Private Equity 11 - Overview of Hedge Funds 12 - Hedge Fund Investment Strategies 13 - Shareholder Activism and Impact on Corporations 14 - Risk, Regulation and Organizational Structure 15 - Hedge Fund Issues and Performance 16 - Overview of Private Equity 17 - LBO Financial Model 18 - Private Equity Impact on Corporations 19 - Organization, Compensation, Regulation and Limited Partners 20 - Issues and Opportunities Section Three: Case Studies Investment Banking in 2008 (A): Rise and Fall of the Bear Investment Banking in 2008 (B): A Brave New World Freeport-McMoRan: Financing an Acquisition The Best Deal Gillette Could Get? Procter & Gamble's Acquisition of Gillette A Tale of Two Hedge Funds: Magnetar, Peloton, CDOs, and the 2008 Financial Crisis Kmart, Sears, and ESL: How a Hedge Fund Became One of the World's Largest Retailers McDonald's, Wendy's, and Hedge Funds: Hamburger Hedging? Hedge Fund Activism and Impact on Corporate Governance Porsche, Volkswagen and CSX: Cars, Trains and Derivatives The Toys R Us LBO Cerberus and the U.S. Auto Industry
- ISBN: 978-0-12-810001-1
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 30/10/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés