Einführung und begriffliche Grundlagen -- Identifizieren der Ziele des Investmentportfolio-Managementprozesses -- Modellieren von Investmentzielen auf Basis Strategischer Investmentfelder (SIF) -- Optimieren eines assetklassenbasierten Investmentportfolios -- Optimieren eines SIF-basierten...

Nach einer von Enthusiasmus geprägten Phase Ende der 1990er Jahre hat sich in Deutschland eine nachhaltige Ernüchterung hinsichtlich der Attraktivität von Venture Capital-Investments eingestellt. Statistiken belegen, dass deutsche Gesellschaften im internationalen Vergleich mit Abstand die...

In a financial revolution, new determinants of performance arise and interest in the way performance is measured and communicated to stakeholders grows. This book presents a wide and accurate analysis of the impact that regulation, structural changes and new financial products have on the...

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Asset management standards are crucial for building trust between investors and capital market experts. The issue of corporate governance has been thrown into the spotlight by the disastrous collapse of Enron and the implications for the industry. The proposed standards are relevant for the...

This edited volume contains essential readings for financial analysts and market practitioners working at Central Banks and Sovereign Wealth Funds. It presents the reader with state-of-the-art methods that are directly implementable, and industry 'best-practices' as followed by leading...

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This book addresses the importance of diversification for reducing volatility of investment portfolios. It shows how to improve investment efficiency, and explains how international diversification reduces overall risk while enhancing performance. This book is a crucial tool for any investor...