To succeed in obtaining the required rate of returns on investments whiles effectively managing t... more To succeed in obtaining the required rate of returns on investments whiles effectively managing the risks associated with the investments, investors must be abreast with investment strategies to employ and philosophy to hold unto as well as how to allocate their asset and manage investment cost. This paper takes a look at the above through a comparative analysis of two fund management companies.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been a subject matter for discussion both among the aca... more Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been a subject matter for discussion both among the academics and in business cycle for years (Welling, 2009,). There have been argument against and for corporate social responsibility and whether it should be mandatory or voluntary. This Paper therefore seeks to Critically examine the importance and statutory requirements for companies to report on Corporate and Social Responsibility with specific focus on: 1. the current UK statutory requirements for companies to report on social and environmental issues in their annual report and accounts. 2. the reasons why some companies may choose to voluntarily report on social and environmental issues. 3. the arguments against such voluntary reporting by companies
Unilever operations is in more than 190 countries in the world with about 174381 employee based. ... more Unilever operations is in more than 190 countries in the world with about 174381 employee based. It operations span across many industries and many jurisdictions. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, many global company have faced serious economic difficult with devastating effect on their operations Globally. This paper seeks to review the Unilever Plc’s global operations in respect of the location of its operations, both sales and product manufacture, its currencies of choice and the political or economic risks that the company faces globally with specific focus on; 1. The key attraction for Unilever investing in foreign countries (FDI) 2. 5 year trends in geographical location of turnover and profit by business segments analysis noting the key changes and its impact on the overall risk of the company as well as the areas of key business prospects (growth). 3. How effective is Unilever managing its exchange rate, market (country) and commodity risk and whether the strategy should change.
The second part will focus on how to reduce Unilever Plc’s exposure to exchange risk by covering its receipts and payments (net) using forward contracts and money market hedges and also review the appropriateness of using Financial Futures and Options to hedge the potential exchange rate risks.
The IFRS is supposed to be a single set of high quality, understandable and enforceable worldwide... more The IFRS is supposed to be a single set of high quality, understandable and enforceable worldwide accounting standards that required transparent and comparable information in general purpose financial statements. IASB requires its adoption and implementation by all jurisdiction where Accounting is practice. This paper seeks to look at "The Convergence to IFRS – Reasons, Implications, Applicability, and Concerns"
To succeed in obtaining the required rate of returns on investments whiles effectively managing t... more To succeed in obtaining the required rate of returns on investments whiles effectively managing the risks associated with the investments, investors must be abreast with investment strategies to employ and philosophy to hold unto as well as how to allocate their asset and manage investment cost. This paper takes a look at the above through a comparative analysis of two fund management companies.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been a subject matter for discussion both among the aca... more Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been a subject matter for discussion both among the academics and in business cycle for years (Welling, 2009,). There have been argument against and for corporate social responsibility and whether it should be mandatory or voluntary. This Paper therefore seeks to Critically examine the importance and statutory requirements for companies to report on Corporate and Social Responsibility with specific focus on: 1. the current UK statutory requirements for companies to report on social and environmental issues in their annual report and accounts. 2. the reasons why some companies may choose to voluntarily report on social and environmental issues. 3. the arguments against such voluntary reporting by companies
Unilever operations is in more than 190 countries in the world with about 174381 employee based. ... more Unilever operations is in more than 190 countries in the world with about 174381 employee based. It operations span across many industries and many jurisdictions. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, many global company have faced serious economic difficult with devastating effect on their operations Globally. This paper seeks to review the Unilever Plc’s global operations in respect of the location of its operations, both sales and product manufacture, its currencies of choice and the political or economic risks that the company faces globally with specific focus on; 1. The key attraction for Unilever investing in foreign countries (FDI) 2. 5 year trends in geographical location of turnover and profit by business segments analysis noting the key changes and its impact on the overall risk of the company as well as the areas of key business prospects (growth). 3. How effective is Unilever managing its exchange rate, market (country) and commodity risk and whether the strategy should change.
The second part will focus on how to reduce Unilever Plc’s exposure to exchange risk by covering its receipts and payments (net) using forward contracts and money market hedges and also review the appropriateness of using Financial Futures and Options to hedge the potential exchange rate risks.
The IFRS is supposed to be a single set of high quality, understandable and enforceable worldwide... more The IFRS is supposed to be a single set of high quality, understandable and enforceable worldwide accounting standards that required transparent and comparable information in general purpose financial statements. IASB requires its adoption and implementation by all jurisdiction where Accounting is practice. This paper seeks to look at "The Convergence to IFRS – Reasons, Implications, Applicability, and Concerns"
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This Paper therefore seeks to Critically examine the importance and statutory requirements for companies to report on Corporate and Social Responsibility with specific focus on:
1. the current UK statutory requirements for companies to report on social and environmental issues in their annual report and accounts.
2. the reasons why some companies may choose to voluntarily report on social and environmental issues.
3. the arguments against such voluntary reporting by companies
Since the 2008 global financial crisis, many global company have faced serious economic difficult with devastating effect on their operations Globally.
This paper seeks to review the Unilever Plc’s global operations in respect of the location of its operations, both sales and product manufacture, its currencies of choice and the political or economic risks that the company faces globally with specific focus on;
1. The key attraction for Unilever investing in foreign countries (FDI)
2. 5 year trends in geographical location of turnover and profit by business segments analysis noting the key changes and its impact on the overall risk of the company as well as the areas of key business prospects (growth).
3. How effective is Unilever managing its exchange rate, market (country) and commodity risk and whether the strategy should change.
The second part will focus on how to reduce Unilever Plc’s exposure to exchange risk by covering its receipts and payments (net) using forward contracts and money market hedges and also review the appropriateness of using Financial Futures and Options to hedge the potential exchange rate risks.
This Paper therefore seeks to Critically examine the importance and statutory requirements for companies to report on Corporate and Social Responsibility with specific focus on:
1. the current UK statutory requirements for companies to report on social and environmental issues in their annual report and accounts.
2. the reasons why some companies may choose to voluntarily report on social and environmental issues.
3. the arguments against such voluntary reporting by companies
Since the 2008 global financial crisis, many global company have faced serious economic difficult with devastating effect on their operations Globally.
This paper seeks to review the Unilever Plc’s global operations in respect of the location of its operations, both sales and product manufacture, its currencies of choice and the political or economic risks that the company faces globally with specific focus on;
1. The key attraction for Unilever investing in foreign countries (FDI)
2. 5 year trends in geographical location of turnover and profit by business segments analysis noting the key changes and its impact on the overall risk of the company as well as the areas of key business prospects (growth).
3. How effective is Unilever managing its exchange rate, market (country) and commodity risk and whether the strategy should change.
The second part will focus on how to reduce Unilever Plc’s exposure to exchange risk by covering its receipts and payments (net) using forward contracts and money market hedges and also review the appropriateness of using Financial Futures and Options to hedge the potential exchange rate risks.