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How Big Data, AI and Blockchain Are Changing Finance
Giné, Mireia; Antón, MiguelArticle ART-3200-EFinance, Information TechnologiesThe marriage of finance and technology has given rise to new players that are transforming the financial industry. Many of these fintech firms deliver more economical, flexible, user-friendly services, disintermediating financial services and capturing a considerable part of traditional banks' market share. The days of banks serving as the only access point to the financial system are over. Instead, new technologies are ushering in new forms of a...Starting at €8.20
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What Lies Behind CEO Failure
Capapé, Javier; Stein, GuidoTechnical Note DPON-83-ECorporate Governance, EconomicsManagement literature has no clear answer to the question of what causes CEO dismissal. Articles published over the last 30 years in journals such as The Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Academy of Management and Journal of Management come to opposite conclusions. The same explanatory variables have been worked through time and again: CEO origin (insider-outsider); director selection; CEO age and length of service; company typ...Starting at €8.20
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Operational Finance: (1) Financial analysis
Antón, MiguelFNO-1-EFinanceThe goal of this course is provide learners with a methodology through which they can analyze a company's financial situation and develop sound financing decisions accordingly. 1. Analyze and interpret financial statements. 2. Execute financial forecasts. 3. Diagnose financial problems. 4. Develop action plans to resolve financial problems. -
Operational Finance: (3) Diagnosis and action plan
Antón, MiguelFNO-3-EFinanceIn this module, we introduce the final elements for a comprehensive understanding of operational finance. We'll explore tools like sensitivity analysis to evaluate decision outcomes under varying conditions. Additionally, we'll delve into key issues for the company and its shareholders, including sustainable growth and ROE (Return on Equity), while revisiting NFO (Need for Funds for Operations) and more. -
Operational Finance: (4) Sensitivity Analysis, NFO Revisted and Building up the ROE
Antón, MiguelFNO-4-EFinanceIn this module, we'll explore the Need for Funds for Operations (NFO) and Working Capital (WC), two key concepts essential for understanding the company's problems. Ultimately, armed with a thorough diagnosis, we'll create an action plan that will lead us towards sustainable growth. -
The Payments System
Antón, Miguel; Giné, MireiaTechnical Note FN-648-EFinancePayment systems are necessary for the correct functioning of any modern economy, providing individuals, merchants and firms with the means for making and receiving payments, clearing and settlement.Starting at €8.20
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La caída de los dioses
Stein Martínez, Guido; Capapé, JavierArticle ART-1648Leadership and People ManagementLa estadística dice que durante las recesiones se despiden el doble de CEO que en un período normal. Hoy, por tanto, muchos altos ejecutivos están perdiendo su trabajo. Pero esta última ola esconde una corriente de más alcance: en las últimas décadas el mandato medio de un CEO se ha reducido a la mitad. Y lo sorprendente es que los malos resultados explican menos de la mitad de relevos. No hay unanimidad entre los expertos sobre cuáles son los v...Starting at €8.20
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How the Mighty Are Fallen
Stein Martínez, Guido; Capapé, JavierArticle ART-1648-ELeadership and People ManagementCompanies statistically dismiss twice as many CEOs in bad economic times as in good. Certainly, many senior executives have lost their jobs lately. Yet this new wave of dismissals masks a deeper trend: In the past two decades, the average tenure of a CEO has halved, and yet, in fewer than half the cases, the reason for their departure was solely because of poor performance. Experts disagree on the reasons for CEO failure, but the variables can be...Starting at €8.20
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El impacto del 'big data', la inteligencia artificial y el 'blockchain' en las finanzas
Giné, Mireia; Antón, MiguelArticle ART-3200Finance, Information TechnologiesEl maridaje entre finanzas y tecnología ha dado lugar a nuevos actores que están transformando el sector. Se conocen como fintech y prometen servicios financieros más económicos y flexibles tanto para el consumidor final como para las empresas de todos los sectores. Adiós a los bancos como único punto de acceso al sistema financiero, hola a nuevos mecanismos de financiación asequible, medios de pago más rápidos y eficientes e incluso una mejor re...Starting at €8.20
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Central Bank Digital Currencies
Antón, Miguel; Giné, Mireia; Ma, DalbertTechnical Note FN-645-EFinanceA CBDC is a digital form of fiat money, which is a currency classified and recognized as money by government regulation, monetary authority, or law.Starting at €8.20