Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework based on cash flow matching for computing the Solvency Capital Requirement under Solvency II. Design/methodology/approach – The time horizon of the insurance liabilities is typically longer than the maturities of bonds available...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework based on cash flow matching for computing the Solvency Capital Requirement under Solvency II. Design/methodology/approach – The time horizon of the insurance liabilities is typically longer than the maturities of bonds available...

Purpose – The paper aims to examine the practical importance of the finding of Mayers and Smith, that underinvestment is a problem when debt exposed to bankruptcy is part of the financial structure. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines critically the assumptions underlying the...

Purpose – To contrast the different factors that can determine the level of debt of firms by means of panel data methodology. Design/methodology/approach – The variables used in the study are: size, generated resources, level of warrants, debt cost, growth opportunities, and reputation. Six...

Purpose – The paper aims to examine the practical importance of the finding of Mayers and Smith, that underinvestment is a problem when debt exposed to bankruptcy is part of the financial structure. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines critically the assumptions underlying the...