This paper investigates the optimal regulation of financial conglomerates which combine a bank and a non-bank financial institution. The conglomerate's risk-taking incentives depend upon the level of market discipline it faces, which in turn is determined by the conglomerate's liability structure. It further examines optimal capital requirements for standalone institutions,...
In a new research report covering Time Warner, News Corp., Disney and Viacom, Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs forecasts no growth in home video profit for the four conglomerates in 2006. Citing a declining ratio of DVD units sold to box-office gross In a...
If Dennis Kozlowski, the Tyco boss who recently quit to spend more time with his lawyers, beats the rap on charges of tax evasion, he may find himself up against a more fearsome enemy than state prosecutors - Tyco shareholders. The conglomerate's lon If Dennis Kozlowski,...
Pfizer Pharmaceutical Corporation is interested in a cooperative effort with Israeli diagnostic companies, according to Dr. John Nibalek, Vice President and Director of Technical Development in Pfizer's Research and Development Division. The conglome Pfizer Pharmaceutical Corporation is interested in a cooperative effort with Israeli diagnostic...
Moody's Investors Service notes that conglomerates and investment holding companies make up a high proportion of the corporate landscape in the Arabian Gulf countries, and expects a growing number of such companies to request for credit ratings over Moody's Investors Service notes that conglomerates and...
Moody's Investors Service notes that conglomerates and investment holding companies make up a high proportion of the corporate landscape in the Arabian Gulf countries, and expects a growing number of such companies to request for credit ratings over the sMoody's Investors Service notes that conglomerates and investment holding companies make...
WASHINGTON - Verizon Communications Inc.'s pension fund lost $3.1 billion in 2001, but reported $1.85 billion in pension income that boosted the company's pre-tax operating profit to $2.77 billion. Verizon's trick? An accounting rule lets companies WASHINGTON - Verizon Communications Inc.'s pension fund lost...
After Enron, WorldCom and a rash of fuzzy math on Wall Street, some of Fairfield County's most recognizable public companies are standing behind the accuracy of their financial reports and audit processes. Corporate representatives from General El After Enron, WorldCom and a rash...
In less than a year, verizon Communications has taken a regional wireless telephone company and forged a powerhouse. By merging Bell Atlantic Mobile with GTE Wireless and the U.S. operations of Vodafone AirTouch, Verizon has leapt to the top of the d In less than a...
Byline: aaron elstein It seems odd that top officers at an institution with $105 billion of capital and $1.3 trillion of assets would complain about the price of anything. But that's just what the new management team at Citigroup Inc. is doing. ...
Company seeks automotive investment; offers $10 million ROBERT SHEREFKIN CRAIN'S DETROIT BUSINESS An international conglomerate whose businesses include mining and tomato paste is seeking a larger automotive role with a plan to acquire a cont Company seeks automotive...
Indiana conglomerate Hillenbrand Industries Inc. has purchased Block Medical Inc. of Carlsbad for an undisclosed price. Insiders describe the deal as "big league" and "very acceptable." But the purchase price is a closely guarded seIndiana conglomerate Hillenbrand Industries Inc. has purchased Block Medical Inc. of Carlsbad...
Solar powered stores will lead conglomerate's `reinvention as a genuine retailer' A prototype solar powered forecourt launched in Hammersmith this week is the face of the future for BP's global estate. The conglomerate is to roll out 80 BP Conne Solar...
In less than a year, Verizon Communications has taken a regional wireless telephone company and forged a powerhouse. By merging Bell Atlantic Mobile with GTE Wireless and the U.S. operations of Vodafone AirTouch, Verizon has leapt to the top of the In less than...
IAC reported its first quarter earnings on Wednesday and it's the usual mix of mental hurdles, GAAP reconciliations and imagining what it could be. The big question: Is IAC really worth your time? IAC, an Internet conglomerate that's Barry Diller's baby, is planning to break itself up into five chunks–a...
Moody's Investors Service notes that conglomerates and investment holding companies make up a high proportion of the corporate landscape in the Arabian Gulf countries, and expects a growing number of such companies to request for credit ratings ov Moody's Investors Service notes that...
ROSEVILLE, Calif. -- Unify Corp. (NASDAQ:UNFY), a global provider of application modernization solutions, today announced that it has won an application migration project with a major U.S. media conglomerate. The company selected Unify's Composer for Lotus Notes solution to transition one of its business critical applications written in Lotus Notes...
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b60c6c/premium_company_pr) has announced the addition of the "Premium Company Profile: Emirates Group" report to their offering. Emirates Group is a conglomerate which consists of Emirates, an international airline, and Dnata, a travel organization operating in the Middle East. The group aims to...
SHELTON, Conn., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinimaya, the leading provider of next generation E-Procurement Catalog and B2B Shopping Solutions for buyers and suppliers, continues to generate significant market momentum as its flagship SmartSearch CatalogTM product and innovative virtual supplier network concept gain new customers and acceptance among buyers and...
At Marriott International, Chairman Bill Marriott has not only contributed the maximum $4,600 to Republican John McCain's presidential campaign, he's also an active McCain "bundler," who has raised between $100,000 and $250,000 from others. At the table at Marriott board meetings is director Debra Lee, chairwoman of BET...
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