Essays Tagged: "investment services"

European Directives affecting banking and financial services law in the UK.

ok at the minimum harmonisation policy of the European Union in the areas of banking, insurance and investment services. In doing so I will look at the European Directives relevant to each of these th ... sults, legislation has been adopted over the three areas in question. In the banking, insurance and investment services sectors, directives which follow the same approach have been adopted. The direct ...

(17 pages) 168 1 4.0 May/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government > European Union

Pricing Analysis.

Assignment:Choose one of the following products/services: Books, computers, CDs, banking, investment services, or insurance. Research the pricing of your selected product/service at three di ...

(3 pages) 513 0 4.6 Jun/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Free trade area of the americas and Brazil.

ion of trade tariffs between all participating countries.- 9 FTAA negotiated groups: market access; investment; services; government procurement; dispute settlement; agriculture; intellectual property ... of the world's population-Broad-based trade liberalization can boost economic growth by stimulating investment and reallocating capital and create additional economic gains over the long term-Improve ...

(1 pages) 84 0 4.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Role of information technology in investment services industry

INTRODUCTIONInnovative use of technology is essential for the investment services industry. Technology advances improve efficiency and effectiveness in front and ... as impacted the securities markets. Then I will show how technology has impacted all aspects of the investment process from order management to trade execution, settlement instruction communication an ... ices.First, lowered market entrance barriers. Internet provided a medium for almost anyone to offer investment services. Because of the vast amount of information and the low cost of trade execution o ...

(8 pages) 162 0 3.8 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

NAFTA In January 1994, Canada, the United States and Mexico launched the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

ment (NAFTA) and formed the world's largest free trade area. Designed to foster increased trade and investment among the partners, the NAFTA contains an ambitious schedule for tariff elimination and r ... s on the conduct of business in the free trade area. These include disciplines on the regulation of investment services and intellectual property. It also includes provisions for ethical standards. W ...

(6 pages) 226 2 4.9 Jul/2004

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Problem Solution: Intersect Investments

d it difficult to sustain growth without offering a larger product base to its customers. Intersect Investment Services has identified a new vision in an attempt to implement a fundamental changes in ... the organization around within 12 months. Prompted by the competition in the marketplace Intersect Investments must identify the relationship between external and internal forces. The challenges, how ...

(18 pages) 872 1 5.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Gap Analysis: Intersect Investments

Gap Analysis: Intersect Investments � PAGE �1� Running head: GAP ANALYSIS: INTERSECT INVESTMENTSGap Ana ... PhoenixTransformational LeadershipMBA520Mike SawyerNovember 18, 2007�Gap Analysis: Intersect InvestmentsMany companies in the financial services industry have found it difficult to sustain grow ... se they will be unable to withstand the competition. In an attempt to remain competitive, Intersect Investment Services has identified a new vision. The new vision hopes to build long-term relationshi ...

(9 pages) 240 1 5.0 Dec/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Cost of Capital at Ameritrade

Finance 5204Managing Corporate Capital Investment and Capital StructureCase1Cost of Capital at AmeritradeBy:Elaine HuangJonathan HudsonChri ... irms do you recommend as the appropriate benchmarks for evaluating the risk of Ameritrade's planned investments? Why?We recommend using the following firms in the Discount Brokerage Industry: Charles ... a βs, asset beta βa and the cost of assets, ka, for (i) discount brokerage firms and (ii) investment services firms as comparable groups, assuming (i) debt beta=0 and (ii) debt beta = 0.25. ...

(3 pages) 73 0 5.0 Jan/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Marketing Analysis : Evergreen Trust

provider of personal trust services in Canada Mission statement: Provide high quality and trust and investment services primarily to wealthy individuals through personnel committed to highest professi ...

(1 pages) 1071 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Problem Solution: Intersect Investments

Problem Solution: Intersect Investments � PAGE \* Arabic �1� Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: INTERSECT INVE ... �1� Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: INTERSECT INVESTMENTSProblem Solution: Intersect InvestmentsUniversity of PhoenixTransformational Leadership MBA/520October 22, 2007�Problem S ... mational Leadership MBA/520October 22, 2007�Problem Solution: Intersect InvestmentsIntersect Investment Services is a once profitable company that has been struggling for the past four years du ...

(18 pages) 140 0 0.0 May/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Problem Solution: Intersect Investment Corporation

ssess the risks, and present a solution and hence, path to success.Situation Background (Step 1)IIS Investment Services (IIS) is at a crucial point and is facing a situation that may very likely deter ... Jeffers, the CEO puts in concisely, "Customer intimacy is both value and a strategic focus for IIS investment." IIS also needs to find ways to deliver new products to customers faster than their comp ...

(21 pages) 219 0 0.0 Jan/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication

E-Trade Case Study

o set the standard for innovation, service, and value for investors seeking more control over their investments. E-Trade's rich suit of products and services can be customized to reflect a customer's ...NoE-Trade Mission Statement (improved)E-Trade is one of global leaders in online financial and investment services. We are committed to growing competition and are aiming at achieving the best re ...

(12 pages) 93 1 4.8 Jan/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > E-commerce

GAP ANALYSIS: INTERSECT INVESTMENTS

Gap Analysis: Intersect InvestmentsThe volatile climate after the September 11th, 2001, left many financial firms struggling ... ncial firms struggling to keep both their clients' trust and Wall Street's credibility. To succeed, investment companies need to offer an ever-expanding array of up-to-the-minute products coupled with ... to offer an ever-expanding array of up-to-the-minute products coupled with expert advice.Intersect Investment Services CEO Frank Jeffers identified a new vision of providing a broad set of products a ...

(10 pages) 65 0 0.0 Mar/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Analysis of State Street HBS Case

State StreetState Street's headquarters are in Boston, MA. The firm provides two forms of business: Investment Management and Investment Services. State Street has a large amount of assets under manag ... custody, giving the firm a significant role in the financial system. In contrast to commercial and investment banks, State Street acts more as a custodian bank, or global custodian, by safeguarding i ...

(11 pages) 32 0 0.0 Apr/2010

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Intersect Investments Benchmarking

f PhoenixIntersect BenchmarkingTo understand how to come adequately up with a solution to Intersect Investment Services (IIS) dilemma many different approaches needed to taken to remedy their situatio ... d will be used to benchmark alternative solutions to their circumstances. In the scenario Intersect Investment Services shows they had trouble with communication within the organization, high turn-ove ...

(22 pages) 71 0 0.0 Apr/2010

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management