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Collateralised Debt Obligation (CDO): What Finance Professionals Need to Know
Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO) is a structured product that banks can use to unburden themselves of credit risk.
Lehman Brothers Crisis
Lehman Brothers was an investment bank founded in 1850, was highly active in sourcing debts, repackaging them as securitised assets, selling them to investors.
Sharpe Ratio
This post will dive into the Sharpe ratio, what it is, how it’s calculated and how to use it to make smart investment decisions.
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What is Beta? Unraveling the Mysteries of Financial Volatility
Beta is a measure of volatility compared to a benchmark index like the S& P 500. It is also primarily used in the capital asset pricing model (CAPM).
What is Probability?
Probability is the likelihood of occurring an event. In probability, we study the chance of a random event occurring. Probability ranges from 0 to 1.
Unraveling Variance in Financial Analysis
Variance is a measure of variability. It tells you the degree of spread in your data set. The more spread the data, the larger it is in relation to the mean.
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What is Hedging?
Financial institutions use Hedging to increase financial stability and reduce the risk of financial distress.
Hedging,Types and Importance
Hedging is used by financial institutions to increase financial stability and reduce the risk of financial distress.
What is Standard Deviation?
A Standard Deviation (or σ) is a measure of data dispersion in proportion to the mean
How to Pass Your CIMA F2, P1, P2 & P3 Exams
Passing your OT exams is key to your success. There are 4 main subject areas that students struggle with every year.
How to Pass ACCA Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
If you’re wondering how to pass ACCA Strategic Business Reporting, this guide will tell you everything you need to know to pass!
How to Pass ACCA Accountant in Business Exam
If you’re wondering how to pass ACCA Accountant in Business this comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know to pass!
ACCA Tutor Interview: How To Pass Audit and Assurance
In this tutor interview series, we chat to ACCA Audit and Assurance tutor Erin Morton and get her expert tips on what you need to do to pass!