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Decentralized Finance, Crypto Funds, and Value Creation in Tokenized Firms

Reynolds Holding

In a new article, we address the question of why CFs find it profitable to intermediate DeFi markets and whether CFs contribute to the overall efficiency of those markets. It is based on their recent article, “ Decentralized Finance, Crypto Funds, and Value Creation in Tokenized Firms,” available here. billion in 2021.

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Discount Rate—Explanation, Definition and Examples

Valutico

In this article, we’ll cover the basics of what a discount rate is and where it’s used. In this article, we cover the latter. Risk Premium: The risk premium reflects the additional return investors demand for taking on the risk of investing in the overall market. What is a discount rate?

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The Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office: How Banks Organize Their Dungeons

Brian DeChesare

If you look online, you’ll find many threads, articles, and blog posts saying that back office (BO) and middle office (MO) jobs are “the worst” and that if you end up there, your career is over. Example Jobs at a Bank: Risk management, treasury, some legal/in-house counsel roles, counterparty credit, and some types of quant jobs.

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Beta Explained: What It Is and How to Calculate It

Valutico

In the world of finance and investing, the concept of beta plays a vital role in assessing an investment’s risk and volatility. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the market, understanding beta can empower you to make informed decisions. Different indices may yield different beta values for the same asset.

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Will Crane’s M&A Strategy Lead To Further Value Creation?

Andrew Stolz

Key risk is intensified competition in local markets. Risk of overpaying acquisitions, impairment charges or failure to integrate the business. The author(s) cannot be held liable for any actions taken as a result of reading this article. Identifies a company’s competitive position relative to global peers.

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Growth Equity: The Child Prodigy of Private Equity and Venture Capital, or an Artifact of Easy Money?

Brian DeChesare

Most of this guide deals with the “late-stage VC” strategy, as dozens of other articles cover private equity strategies such as leveraged buyouts and traditional private equity. The main risk factor in deals is executing the growth plan, not default risk due to debt (PE) or product/market risk (VC).

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Examining High Concentration Among Derivatives Intermediaries

Reynolds Holding

My recent article adds to the analysis. The market risk related to a derivative contract is unrelated to its credit risk because the underlying variable tends to be unrelated to the counterparties. I explain not only the level of concentration, but also document and explain the lack of new entry.

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