Run the gauntlet for pounds1 million

Article Abstract:

East of England Development Agency's (EEDA) is once again partnering with CREATE and Library House to build on the success of last year's competition exclusively for entrepreneurs in the region - Running the Gauntlet' 2006 - about approaches to growing a business and how to secure investment funding. The prize offered is a one million pound investment fund from CREATE, an investment firm in East of England companies and 10 companies will be identified to pursue discussions with CREATE.

Financial management, Management dynamics, Investment Offices, Investment Companies, Open-End Investment Funds, Investment Funds & Trusts, England, Business Financing, Management, Finance, Corporations, Company business management, Company financing

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Input congestions in loan operations

Article Abstract:

The efficiency of loan operations in Swedish banks is studied using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model. Results show that deregulation has reduced the efficiency of the banking sector mainly due to rising credit losses. Banks which place less emphasis on maintaining low credit losses are often the acquiring party in merger situations. It is also suggested that the DEA is an effective tool in analyzing previously regulated industries.

Sweden, Bank loans

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Linking profits to Greek bank production management

Article Abstract:

The statistical cost accounting methodology is used to evaluate profitability variations across the Greek banking industry for the period 1977-1986. The statistical technique equates bank net earnings with the weighted sum of the bank's different assets and liabilities. Empirical results showed that asset and liability management were key factors in interbank profitability.

Accounting and auditing, Cost accounting, Bank earnings

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