Preventing financial crisis has become the concerns of average citizens all over the world and the aspirations of academics from disciplines outside finance. In many ways, better management of financial risks can be achieved by more effective use of information in financial institutions. In this...

Brazil is the largest stock market in South America, whereas Argentina is one of the smallest. Nonetheless, the most important stock indices representing these markets (the Brazil Bovespa and the Argentinian Merval) are highly correlated with two-way Granger causality. This feature facilitates...

Many hoteliers in the West are seeking opportunities to extend their business in the mainland China market. This study attempts to understand the basic motivations in forming joint venture hotels in China. (Chin Econ/NIAS-Han)

The offshore currency market is a foundation of offshore bond market, helping well-established corporations in global financing. Following the global financial tsunami in 2008 and European debt crisis in 2009-2011, this book aims to document the latest issues, challenges, trends and thoughts...