Swaps
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Swaps are contracts to exchange a cash flow related to the debt obligation of two counter parties. The main instruments are…
Why Banks use Derivatives
Why Banks use Derivatives It is important to be clear on the different uses of these instruments by the banking…
Prudential Control
Why is Prudential Control important in an economy? The central bank (or another government institution) is expected to protect the economy…
Cash Flow Statement
Cash flow statement is a statement which is prepared to know about the sources of cash inflow and transactions of…
Measures of Inflation in India
I. WPI: The WPI is considered as one of the main inflation measures in India, because of its availability at high frequency,…
The concept of Opportunity Cost
The opportunity cost of an activity is equal to the value of the next alternative foregone. Alternatively, it is the…
The Difference Between Explicit and Implicit costs
What are the major differences between Explicit and implicit costs? WHAT ARE EXPLICIT COSTS? Explicit costs are those payments which…
What are Annual General Meetings?
Shareholders often face challenges when assessing a company’s key management. As such, one of the best ways to assess them…
Economic Moat
What does the word ‘moat’ mean? In medieval times, castles served as homes for kings and queens. ‘Moats’ are defenses…
Choosing the Right Companies to Invest in- Part 3
Answering a few questions can determine if a business is truly an excellent one. After evaluating a company’s ability to…