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- Spotlight on Risk and Capital Management for Insurers
- In the wake of high profile business failures and tougher regulations, insurers are under pressure to improve their risk and capital management. Falling interest rates and share prices have led to dramatic reductions in capital levels, and many organizations have been unprepared for new risks such as environmental disasters and...
- White papers 2004-09-22
- The Insurative Model
- The article explains the Insurative Model which is useful in risk management. Capital management and risk management are two sides of the same coin. Conventional finance theory treats them separately. Capital management focuses on delivering the optimal balance sheet, composed of equity and debt, that minimizes the cost of capital....
- White papers 2001-08-01
- The Forces of Change
- Article deduces that organizations need to rethink the roles of key financial instruments such as equity, debt and insurance as capital management tools, in order to maximize shareholder value. Competition has transformed the financial services industry, forcing financial service companies to invent a stream of new products and supply their...
- White papers 2003-01-01
- The Insurative Model: Integrating Risk Management and Capital Management
- Capital management and risk management are two sides of the same coin. Conventional finance theory treats them separately. Capital management focuses on delivering the optimal balance sheet, composed of equity and debt, that minimizes the cost of capital. It is the domain of the CFO. Currently, the term "risk management"...
- White papers 2003-01-01
- Growth and Stability in China: A Q&A with UBS's Chief Asia Economist
- Will the country's economic fortunes fade as growth elsewhere declines? Jonathan Anderson doesn't think so. Even before the financial crisis descended on Wall Street in mid-September, the persistent slowdown of Western economies had observers in developed markets increasingly worried that the malaise would inevitably...
- Articles 2008-12-12
- Why the Crisis Hasn't Shaken the Cost of Capital
- The cost of capital hasn't increased so far in the downturn – and didn't in past recessions. The cost of capital for companies reflects the attitudes of investors toward risk—specifically, the reward they expect for taking risks. If they become more averse to risk, companies...
- Articles 2009-01-12
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- President of Van Hedge Fund Advisors to Testify Before U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Banking and Financial Services' Subcommittee
- NASHVILLE, Tenn.--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 30, 1998--Steven A. Lonsdorf, president of Van Hedge Fund Advisors International, Inc. will testify about accountability for the bailout of hedge fund Long Term Capital Management, L.P. and related issues tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, before the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Banking and Financial Services' Subcommittee...
- Research articles 1998-09-30
- Indus International to Present at Inaugural America's Growth Capital Software and Business Services Conference on August 2; Presentation to be Webcast Live and On Demand
- ATLANTA -- Indus International Inc. (NASDAQ: IINT), a leading provider of Service Delivery Management SDMTM solutions, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Dukat and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tom Williams will present at the inaugural America's Growth Capital Software and Business Services Conference at...
- Research articles 2004-07-22
- Statement by William J. McDonough, President, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, before the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, October 1, 1998
- I am pleased to appear before you today to describe the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's role in the events leading up to the recent private-sector recapitalization of Long-Term Capital Management and its fund, Long-Term Capital Portfolio.
- Research articles 1998-12-01
- Financial firms' midtown transaction; 2 sign for offices at 1350 Sixth Ave.; Dutch retailer takes SoHo space.(Real Estate)(Highbridge Capital Management and Schoenfeld Asset Management)
- Two financial services firms are moving into a Sixth Avenue building that has traditionally catered to apparel companies. Highbridge Capital Management, a hedge fund that handles more than $6 billion, and Schoenfeld Asset Management, which oversees $ Two financial services firms are moving into a Sixth...
- Research articles 2006-05-01
- Navigant Capital Advisors Expands Financial Institutions Restructuring Solutions Team with the Addition of Hedge Fund Expert Robert A. Picard as Senior Advisor
- CHICAGO -- Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI), a global consulting firm providing dispute, investigative, operational, risk management and financial advisory solutions, today announced that Robert A. Picard has been appointed Senior Advisor. He will provide services for the firm's Financial Institutions Restructuring Solutions Team ("FIRST[TM]"), part of Navigant Capital Advisors...
- Research articles 2008-12-15
- G. Larry Wilson Joins Pequot Ventures; Adds Significant Insurance and Financial Services Software Expertise to Leading Investment Team
- NEW YORK -- Pequot Capital Management, Inc. today announced that G. Larry Wilson has joined the firm as a Venture Partner of Pequot Ventures, the direct venture investment arm of Pequot Capital. With more than 30 years of experience in the insurance software and services market, Mr. Wilson's depth of...
- Research articles 2006-09-05
- Statement by Laurence H. Meyer, Member, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, Committee on Banking and Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, March 24, 1999
- I welcome this opportunity to discuss the Federal Reserve's supervisory actions in the aftermath of the near-collapse of Long Term Capital Management LTCM. Today's hearings cover an important topic. The LTCM incident merits study to ensure that the lessons it provides are sufficiently understood and that constructive action is taken...
- Research articles 1999-05-01
- Statement by William J. McDonough, President, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises of the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives,
- When I appeared before the full committee in October, I spoke about the near-collapse of Long-Term Capital Management LTCM and the events leading up to the private-sector recapitalization of its fund, Long-Term Capital Portfolio. At that time, I promised you that we would take a hard look at the issues...
- Research articles 1999-05-01
- Company Profile for Saybrook Capital, LLC
- Saybrook is an investment bank engaged in capital management and financial advisory services. Applying our philosophy of intense focus on niche markets, the firm manages specialized funds, usually capitalized under $250 million. To our advisory practice, Saybrook brings an unusual blend of knowledge and experience in areas that include corporate...
- Research articles 2004-10-15
- Statement by Alan Greenspan, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, before the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, US. House of Representatives, October 1, 1998
- I thank you for this opportunity to report on the Federal Reserve's role in facilitating the private-sector refinancing of the large hedge fund, Long-Term Capital Management LTCM. In my remarks this morning, I will attempt to put into some perspective the events of the past few weeks and discuss some...
- Research articles 1998-12-01
- Danger & Opportunity: Healthcare, Financial Service Reform Making Headway
- Two of the Obama Administration's top priorities to accomplish by year-end—healthcare and financial services reform—are well on their way to fruition.The Senate Finance Committee passed October 13 its version of healthcare reform, and at press time White House and Congressional leaders were busy trying to meld provisions of five House...
- News items 2009-10-30
- PNC Financial Services Group Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer Session Operator [Operator Instructions]. Your first question comes from the line Scott Siefers. James E. Rohr - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Good morning, Scott. Richard J. Johnson - Chief Financial Officer Good morning, Scott. Operator Scott, your...
- Earnings calls 2007-10-18
- Arch Capital Group Ltd. Names Donald Watson Executive Vice President of Arch Capital Services Inc
- HAMILTON, Bermuda -- Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL) today announced that Donald Watson has joined the Arch group as Executive Vice President, Financial Services of Arch Capital Services Inc. As a key and integral member of the financial management team, he will be involved in a wide range of...
- Research articles 2005-08-01
- Financial and Business Services.(Hiringsps)(Putnam Investments hires State Street Corp.)(University of Oklahoma Foundation hires Pzena Investment Management)(New York State Teachers' Retirement System hires JPMorgan Worldwide Securities Services)
- CalSTRS SACRAMENTO, Calif. - CalSTRS plans to hire seven corporate governance managers - Blum Capital Partners, Breeden Capital Management, Governance for Owners, Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe, New Mountain Capital, Nissay Asset Management CalSTRS SACRAMENTO, Calif. - CalSTRS plans...
- Research articles 2007-02-19
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