Questions from Financial Markets

Q: Explain how the credit crisis of 2008-2009 encouraged some securities

Explain how the credit crisis of 2008-2009 encouraged some securities firms to convert to a bank holding company (BHC) structure. Why might the expected return on equity be lower for securities firms...

Q: How did the Financial Services Modernization Act affect securities firms?

How did the Financial Services Modernization Act affect securities firms?

Q: Write a short essay on the integration of bond markets. Explain

Write a short essay on the integration of bond markets. Explain why adverse conditions within one bond market (such as a particular country) commonly spread to other bond markets.

Q: Explain how credit rating agencies have changed their rating processes following criticism

Explain how credit rating agencies have changed their rating processes following criticism of their ratings during the credit crisis.

Q: What impact has the SEC’s Regulation Fair Disclosure (FD) had

What impact has the SEC’s Regulation Fair Disclosure (FD) had on securities firms?

Q: How do securities firms facilitate leveraged buyouts? Why are securities firms

How do securities firms facilitate leveraged buyouts? Why are securities firms that are more capable of raising funds in the capital markets preferred by corporations that need advice on proposed acqu...

Q: Why did Lehman Brothers experience financial problems during the credit crisis?

Why did Lehman Brothers experience financial problems during the credit crisis?

Q: Describe a direct placement of bonds. What is an advantage of

Describe a direct placement of bonds. What is an advantage of a private placement? What is a disadvantage?

Q: Discuss the liquidity risk experienced by life insurance companies and by property

Discuss the liquidity risk experienced by life insurance companies and by property and casualty (PC) insurance companies.

Q: What purpose do property and casualty (PC) insurance companies serve

What purpose do property and casualty (PC) insurance companies serve? Explain how the characteristics of PC insurance and life insurance differ.