Enough is enough: a timely look at financial-soundness measures
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The leverage ratio, risk-based capital standard, stress test and value-at-risk are measures used to assess capital adequacy in relation to financial risk. Stress test offers simulation to assess the performance of a company when faced with financial difficulties. Value-at-risk measure, meanwhile, gives companies a view on their ability to remain solvent under a wide array of economic situations and determines risks accompanying trading portfolios.
Publication Name: Secondary Mortgage Markets
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0740-4271
Year: 1998
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Enough
Article Abstract:
The death squads in El Salvador are an issue of concern to the United States. The Americans are pressuring the government to move against them. Some men have been moved out of their jobs, but there have been no arrests.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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Look Who's Coming to Dinner
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Japan's foreign and defense policies are assertive and nationalistic. Public opinion is behind this. Foreign leaders are visiting Japan to discuss among other things, nuclear weapons.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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