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MetLife Meets Insurtech App to App
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, Aaron; Holtz, PaulCase DARDEN-F-1947-EFinanceThis case examines the key issues facing MetLife, a major company in life and annuity (L&A) and - to a lesser extent - property and casualty (P&C) insurance. The case provides an opportunity to analyze the business models of insurance companies, the main risks they face, and the broad investment strategies they pursue. The case also discusses how technology (including insurtech), regulation, and risk affect MetLife and insurance companies in gene...Starting at €8.20
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Mármoles del Sur, S.A. (D). Oportunidades en tiempos de crisis
Altamirano, Juan José; Segarra, José AntonioCase M-1246FinanceEn medio de una brutal crisis del sector y aprovechando su excelente posición financiera, Mármoles del Sur se dispone a comprar a un competidor inmerso en concurso de acreedores. La deuda a asumir es muy considerable y también lo son los riesgos jurídicos de la operación. Las conversaciones están en la recta final y ha llegado el momento de tomar la decisión definitiva.Starting at €5.74
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Issues in the Sale of a Business: The Buyer's Perspective
Altamirano, Juan José; Segarra, José AntonioTechnical Note JN-23-EFinanceStarting at €8.20
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An Introduction to Blockchain
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, AaronTechnical Note DARDEN-F-1810-EFinanceThis technical note explains what blockchain is, what it allows, as well as discusses its advantages and potential issues to consider further. It also provides an example of an application in which blockchain technology is used and describes regulatory and governance considerations. It can be used in a financial institutions or fintech course along with a case on digital currencies.Starting at €8.20
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Bitcoin: Investment or Illusion?
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, AaronCase DARDEN-F-1819-EFinanceThe case describes a hypothetical hedge fund manager who is examining whether to invest in bitcoin. The case discusses potential risks and rewards of investing in bitcoin, the role of bitcoin and digital currencies more broadly, and financial innovation in the space, such as ICOs. It can be taught as part of a second-year MBA elective course in investments, financial institutions/capital markets, or fintech.Starting at €8.20
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JUST Capital
Matos, Pedro; Frank, Mary Margaret; Fernstrom, AaronCase DARDEN-F-1844-EFinanceThe case examines the development and launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on JUST Capital's socially responsible corporate ranking methodologies. The case provides a market overview of Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) and socially responsible investing (SRI), what has driven growth in those areas worldwide, and several best-practice investment approaches. Following the overview, the case describes the founding and dev...Starting at €8.20
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Bitcoin: Investment or Illusion? - Teaching Note
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, AaronTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1819TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1819Starting at €0.00
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Cautelas en la compra-venta de empresas: óptica del comprador
Altamirano, Juan José; Segarra, José AntonioTechnical Note JN-23FinanceLa actitud de sana desconfianza al enfrentarse a operaciones mercantiles de compra de empresas es signo de manifiesta prudencia. La nota enmarca la etapa de diligencia debida dentro del proceso de compra venta de empresas; describe su objetivo, detalla los ámbitos y procedimientos y termina con unas reflexiones sobre los aspectos esenciales del contrato de compra venta que proteja los derechos del comprador.Starting at €8.20
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Afilent (E): Operaciones corporativas en tiempos de crisis
Altamirano, Juan José; Segarra, José AntonioCase M-1245Corporate Governance, FinanceDespués de tres años de negociaciones, con sus empresas inmersas en una profunda crisis sectorial y de pais, los grupos Afilent y SEM han llegado a un acuerdo para la integración de sus operaciones. Inesperadamente, en el último momento antes de la firma definitiva, el presidente del grupo SEM cuestiona la bondad de la operación y la ecuación de canje, enfrentándose a sus propios accionistas de referencia... El grupo Afilent debe decidir cómo pro...Starting at €5.74