The Market for Financial Adviser Misconduct

We construct a novel database containing the universe of financial advisers in the United States from 2005 to 2015, representing approximately 10% of employment

February 29, 2016 · 1 min · thequant.space

The Legal Character of the Paris Agreement

From start to finish, the question of legal form or character was central to the Paris negotiations. The Paris agreement is a treaty within the definition of t

February 21, 2016 · 1 min · thequant.space

Dividend Policy and Its Impact on Stock Price – A Study on Commercial Banks Listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange

How do dividend policy decisions affect a firm’s stock price, is a widely researched topic in the field of investments and finance but still it remains a myster

January 31, 2016 · 1 min · thequant.space

Behavioral Finance

Behavioral finance studies the application of psychology to finance, with a focus on individual-level cognitive biases. I describe here the sources of judgment

December 11, 2015 · 1 min · thequant.space

The Evolution of Fintech: A New Post-Crisis Paradigm?

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October 20, 2015 · 1 min · thequant.space

A Critical Review of Modigliani and Miller’s Theorem of Capital Structure

In their study “The cost of capital, corporation finance and the theory of investment” (1958) laureates of Nobel Price Nobel Franco Modigliani and Merton Miller

June 27, 2015 · 1 min · thequant.space

Understanding Behavioral Aspects of Financial Planning and Investing

Understanding fundamental human tendencies can help financial planners and advisers recognize behaviors that may interfere with clients achieving their long-ter

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · thequant.space

The Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy A: Overview

On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank, sought Chapter 11 protection, initiating the largest bankruptcy

April 7, 2015 · 1 min · thequant.space

Preparing a Referee Report: Guidelines and Perspectives

Peer review is fundamental to the efficacy of the scientific process. We draw from our experience both as editors, authors and association representatives to pr

January 11, 2015 · 1 min · thequant.space

A Practical Guide to Quantitative Portfolio Trading

We discuss risk, preference and valuation in classical economics, which led academics to develop a theory of market prices, resulting in the general equilibrium

December 31, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space

Distressed Firm and Bankruptcy Prediction in an International Context: A Review and Empirical Analysis of Altman's Z-Score Model

The purpose of this paper is firstly to review the literature on the efficacy and importance of the Altman Z-Score bankruptcy prediction model globally and its

December 11, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space

Textual Analysis in Accounting andFinance: A Survey

Relative to quantitative methods traditionally used in accounting and finance, textual analysis is substantially less precise. Thus, understanding the art is of

October 3, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space

BehavioralFinance

Behavioral finance studies the application of psychology to finance, with a focus on individual-level cognitive biases. I describe here the sources of judgment

August 15, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space

How Biases Affect Investor Behaviour

Investor behaviour often deviates from logic and reason, and investors display many behaviour biases that influence their investment decision-making processes.

June 23, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space

Definition of GreenFinance

Up to today, we do not have a precise and commonly accepted definition of green finance for two reasons. First, many publications do not try to define the term

June 6, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space

10 Errores frecuentes de algunos Abogados sobre Finanzas y Contabilidad (10 Errors of Lawyers AboutFinanceand Accounting)

Spanish Abstract: Esta nota recoge los10 errores más habituales con los que los autores se han encontrado al tratar con abogados en pleitos, en arbitraje

April 15, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space

Profitable Momentum Trading Strategies for Individual Investors

For nearly three decades, scientific studies have explored momentum investing strategies and observed stable excess returns in various financial markets. Howeve

April 8, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space

What Courses Should Law Students Take? Harvard's Largest Employers Weigh In

We report the results of an online survey, conducted on behalf of Harvard Law School, of 124 practicing attorneys at major law firms. The survey had two main ob

February 20, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space

Chapter 1: Investor Behavior: An Overview

“Investor Behavior: An Overview” is the introduction chapter for the book Investor Behavior: The Psychology of Financial Planning and Investing edited by H. Ken

January 27, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space

SOX after Ten Years: A Multidisciplinary Review

We review and assess research findings from 120 papers in accounting, finance, and law to evaluate the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We describe significan

January 17, 2014 · 1 min · thequant.space