Financial Instruments
Don’t get burned by the alphabet soup of financial instruments
Currency in the Mist
CryptoCurrency and the weird world we live in
Giving Life to Ideas
When venture capital rains down, the smallest seed of an idea can become a beanstalk to the sky.
Risk & Reward
(Well, mostly risk) For our readers who’d like to brush up on A(c) = -u”(c)/u’9(c) or R(c) =-cu”/(c)/u’(c) or even portfolio theory as methods of determining one’s level of risk aversion, with apologies, that’s not what we’ll be doing here. As much as we’d like to get...
Confluence
uisitions come about — or don’t
The Times Call For New Vessels To Navigate New Waters of Finance
Navigating the currents and eddies of finance was never easy, but the complexities of today’s markets have increased the challenge — and potentially the reward.
Macke Mauldin – Conversations from the C-Suite
Getting to ‘Yes’ – Community Bank Thrives on Service
Tax Issues Add Complicating Factor To Cryptocurrency
Introducing students to the tax implications of using digital currency for purchases sometimes brings surprises.
IT Investment Creates Healthier Bottom Line For Hospitals
New clinical and business IT systems help hospitals increase patient revenue and cut losses from uncompensated care.
Market Sentiment Also Affects Institutional Investors
Harbert research finds that individual investors are not the only ones influenced by the overall mood of the financial markets.
Short Sellers Can Provide Crucial Insights For Business Managers
As informed traders, short sellers can help spot concerns with mergers and acquisitions and business-to-business relationships.
Is Doing Good For Society Also Good Business Practice?
The role of business in promoting social objectives has many aspects and is a rich area of study for researchers in finance.
Bridging the Gap Between Practitioners and Scholars
Bringing the complexities of academic research to other audiences in a more accessible form maximizes the value and utility of faculty members’ work.
Businesses Face Learning Curve in Dealing with Cryptocurrency
The cautious approach of many businesses to cryptocurrency prompted Harbert’s accounting faculty to examine the issues surrounding the use of these unconventional financial instruments.
Financial Management Association Looks Ahead as it Builds on Successes of the Past
Harbert’s ongoing push for excellence drives the creation of our Financial Leadership Collaborative, which enhances the student experience and further engages alumni and business partners.