Bridging the Equity Gap for Innovative SMEs

Bridging the Equity Gap for Innovative SMEs
Author: E. Gualandri
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2008-10-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230227244

Explores the idea that Europe's growth problems may be caused by weaknesses in capital markets and in the access to risk capital. It addresses the evaluation of the financial needs and constraints of start-up firms and how these might be bridged. The role of public sector intervention is analyzed, focusing on international best practices.

Estimating SMEs Cost of Equity Using a Value at Risk Approach

Estimating SMEs Cost of Equity Using a Value at Risk Approach
Author: F. Beltrame
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2014-06-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1137389303

As well as reviewing traditional models, this book proposes an alternative model for estimating the cost of risk capital. This model, known as CaRM (Capital at Risk Model), bases the cost estimate of risk capital on VaR (Value at Risk) for the very first time. This book is an ideal resource for developing valuation research in SMEs.

Bank Performance, Risk and Firm Financing

Bank Performance, Risk and Firm Financing
Author: P. Molyneux
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2015-12-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230313876

This text comprises a selection of papers that provide state of the art insights into bank performance, risk and firm financing post crisis that were presented at the European Association of University Teachers of Banking and Finance Conference (otherwise known as the Wolpertinger Conference) held at Bangor University, Wales, 2010.

Innovation and Internationalisation

Innovation and Internationalisation
Author: Stuart Orr
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2017-11-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317247434

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the many factors that influence the internationalisation of SMEs into China. SMEs represent more than 50 percent of the economic activity and employment in China. This book explores the experiences of SMEs that have internationalised to China from Australia. Australian SMEs are at the forefront of foreign SMEs in China with over 5000 Australian SMEs currently operating in China and a long history of association. The book is unique in that it presents a multidisciplinary perspective of the subject, considering seven different discipline perspectives (internationalisation, innovation, entrepreneurship, networks, resources, human resource management and barriers and liabilities). This makes the book one of the most comprehensive treatments of internationalisation to China so far. Each chapter in the book deals with a different perspective and includes own separate analysis. The chapters commence with a consideration of the current knowledge on internationalising to China for each perspective, analyse the interviews of representatives of 35 SMEs operating in China and then draw conclusions which are relevant to students, scholars and professionals. Each chapter includes extensive examples from the interviews. This integrated book is particularly useful for small business owners, international business management consultants, instructors and students.

The Italian Banking System

The Italian Banking System
Author: Stefano Cosma
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2012-11-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1137291907

Why was the Italian Banking System more resilient during the sub-prime crisis and harder-hit in the sovereign crisis? Will their strength in the retail market result as an asset or a liability for Italian banks in the future? This book offers an in-depth analysis of one of the most important EU banking systems its attempts to weather the crisis.

Innovation in Food Ecosystems

Innovation in Food Ecosystems
Author: Paola De Bernardi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2019-11-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 303033502X

This book addresses the intersections of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability in food systems, and presents high-quality research illustrating the central role that food consumption and production play in achieving sustainability goals. Entrepreneurship and innovation have become particularly relevant aspects in the European Union (EU), especially since the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were announced in 2015. In many cases, innovations tend to arise from small and medium-sized enterprises, and from completely new entrepreneurial endeavors. This book represents essential reading for researchers and young academics seeking to reduce disparities and inequalities in food production and consumptions patterns. By encouraging sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation, it will also help young scholars find support for their startup ideas.

Contemporary Issues in Banking

Contemporary Issues in Banking
Author: Myriam García-Olalla
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2018-07-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319902946

This book offers insights into the contemporary issues in banking with a special focus on the recent European regulatory reforms, governance and the performance of firms. Written by prestigious professors and expert academics in the field, the book also covers a diverse set of topics that have gained great importance in this sector such as firm financing, culture, risk and other challenges faced by banks. The book is of interest to scholars, students and professionals in banking.

Cooperative Banking: Innovations and Developments

Cooperative Banking: Innovations and Developments
Author: Vittorio Boscia
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2009-02-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230235786

The book describes the current role and rationale of co-operative banking and examines features such as governance, consolidation, outsourcing, shareholder value and rating evaluation. It then analyses the likely impact on the strategic, organisational and operative model of cooperative banks.

Consolidation in the European Financial Industry

Consolidation in the European Financial Industry
Author: R. Bottiglia
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2010-03-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230275028

Globalization and the financial crisis highlight the problems caused by worldwide banking organizations and force financial groups to reassess their development strategies. This book discusses the impact of the crisis on the consolidation process in the European financial industry and the need for regulation and financial supervision.

The Evolution of Nordic Finance

The Evolution of Nordic Finance
Author: Steffen Elkiær Andersen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2016-01-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230299253

The book describes the birth and growth of financial institutions and stock exchanges in Scandinavia and Finland from 1656 to 2010, including their banking crises and the history of banking regulation. It argues that quantitative regulations cannot, in the long run, produce the desired results and bear the seeds of future financial crises.