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Determinants of quality sustainability reporting practices in the financial services sector: evidence from G7 countries (2022)
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Oluwadebi, J. Determinants of quality sustainability reporting practices in the financial services sector: evidence from G7 countries. (Thesis). University of Salford

The financial services sector has been seen as an alien to sustainability reporting due to
the nature of the services the sector provides. However, in recent years, there are
increasing pressure on the financial services sector to include environme... Read More about Determinants of quality sustainability reporting practices in the financial services sector: evidence from G7 countries.

Essays on corporate governance of financial institutions in the United States (2022)
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Aljalahma, N. Essays on corporate governance of financial institutions in the United States. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite the importance of corporate governance in financial institutions, it remains an under researched area. Thus, this research includes three studies that examine the significant characteristics of corporate governance for financial institutions.... Read More about Essays on corporate governance of financial institutions in the United States.

Hybrid optimisation and formation of index tracking portfolio in TSE (2022)
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Assadi, M. Hybrid optimisation and formation of index tracking portfolio in TSE. (Thesis). University of Salford

Asset allocation and portfolio optimisation are some of the most important steps in an investors decision making process. In order to manage uncertainty and maximise returns, it is assumed that active investment is a zero-sum game. It is possible how... Read More about Hybrid optimisation and formation of index tracking portfolio in TSE.

Peeling away the layers of news : climate change sentiments and financial markets (2021)
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Tran, P. Peeling away the layers of news : climate change sentiments and financial markets. (Thesis). University of Salford

Unlike other news, climate news conveys the uncertainty around the substantial trajectory and the economic consequences of climate change. Since solutions to climate change are uncertain, unknown, or undesirable, climate change news may trigger count... Read More about Peeling away the layers of news : climate change sentiments and financial markets.

Implications of investment banks’ reputation and specialisation on initial public offerings and corporate takeovers (2021)
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Bessala, J. (in press). Implications of investment banks’ reputation and specialisation on initial public offerings and corporate takeovers. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research thesis examines the implications of investment bank reputation and specialisation on the outcomes of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and initial public offering (IPO) settings. With regards to M&A settings, we study the impact of top-tie... Read More about Implications of investment banks’ reputation and specialisation on initial public offerings and corporate takeovers.

Political connections and corporate activities : seasoned equity offerings, share repurchases, and M&A (2020)
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Nnadi, M. Political connections and corporate activities : seasoned equity offerings, share repurchases, and M&A. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis studies the impact of political connections on firm activity. Given the literature gaps, the three corporate activities selected to be examined are i) seasoned equity offerings, ii) share repurchases, and iii) mergers and acquisitions.... Read More about Political connections and corporate activities : seasoned equity offerings, share repurchases, and M&A.

Integrating data envelopment analysis and balanced scorecard for improving organizations’ performance assessment (2019)
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Ellelly, N. (in press). Integrating data envelopment analysis and balanced scorecard for improving organizations’ performance assessment. (Thesis). University of Salford

In today's business environment, organizations aim to improve their performance to compete efficiently in a highly competitive global market. Thus, the concept of performance measurement has received significant attention from both academics and prac... Read More about Integrating data envelopment analysis and balanced scorecard for improving organizations’ performance assessment.

Asset pricing with empirical, zero-beta, macro and state variables in international equity markets
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Abdullah, M. (in press). Asset pricing with empirical, zero-beta, macro and state variables in international equity markets. (Thesis). The University of Salford

This study aims to improve asset pricing by using empirical, zero-beta, macro and state variables. Firstly, we improve asset pricing with empirical factors as we find the gap that the five-factor model augmented with momentum factor, is yet to be exa... Read More about Asset pricing with empirical, zero-beta, macro and state variables in international equity markets.