BU433 / BU633 MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WINTER 2018
Term Project Instructions and Guidelines
1. Objective
In-depth contextual evaluation, and quantitative performance and risk analysis of an actual (real) financial institution (FI).
BU433 / BU633 MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WINTER 2018
There are four components of analysis as follows. The listing is the bare minimum requirement – in your analysis, be inclusive and creative; apply knowledge gained from other courses; and undertake a comprehensive analysis project.
A. Descriptive Evaluation: Background and Context Analysis
Present and discuss:
in the same sector;
Note: Be creative. Consider more description criteria than listed above.
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B. Quantitative Evaluation, Part 1: Data Collection and Description
Notes:
sources in the desired form: e.g., stock prices, EBIT, NI, total assets, etc.
accounting ratios, etc.
variables.
standard deviation, minimum and maximum values for each variable.
& post-financial-crisis of 2007-2009), and not year-by-year.
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C. Quantitative Evaluation, Part 2: Performance Analysis
Undertake and report:
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Note: Be creative. Consider more analysis criteria than listed above.
D. Quantitative Evaluation, Part 3: Risk Analysis
Consider different risk models and analysis criteria covered in the course, and customize implementation based on
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Note: There is no suggested guideline for risk analysis. Creative customization is expected.
4. Data Variables
• Variables depend on customized models and stylized analysis implemented.
Notes:
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5. Data Sources
Note: WRDS system referenced below is the Wharton Research Data Services. The access details to this database system has been provided in class.
A. COMPUSTAT database (on WRDS system, account based access): source of detailed and comprehensive financial and accounting data (current and historical)
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