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Dividend Policy: Malaysian Public Listed Companies 2006 to 2009

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

1. Introduction

 

The study of corporate dividend behaviour has been a key research area in finance. Yet we do not have an acceptable explanation for the observed dividend behaviour of companies and the ”dividend puzzle” still remains unsolved (Black, 1976). It is a long-standing position of well-known finance researchers that dividends are irrelevant, and they have no influence on the share price, given that the capital markets are perfect (Miller & Modigliani, 1961). Some researchers have held a contrary position that considers that since capital markets are not perfect, dividends do matter. Several empirical surveys indicate that both managers and investors favour payment of dividends. Lintner (1956) found that US companies in the sixties distributed a large part of their earnings as dividends, and they also maintained stability of dividends. Firms are always searching for an optimal dividend policy, one that strikes a balance between current dividends and future growth and maximizes the firm’s stock prices. These findings have been vindicated in different countries and at different time periods.

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Bill Dorotinsky on Trends in Public Financial Management 1

Posted on January 2, 2011 by


Bill Dorotinsky of the IMF presents research and analysis about trends in PFM at the June 2008 ICGFM DC Forum

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Renaissance for Financial Services Public Relations?

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

Is financial services public relations in the midst of a renaissance? Perhaps. However, no one will argue with the fact that the discipline of financial services public relations has never been more important and might be surpassing another form of commercial persuasion, namely advertising, as a key weapon in the marketing arsenal.

What’s changed? For one thing, our financial institutions are under siege and suffering from a crisis of trust (or is that a lack of trust?). For another, the growth of online activity, where personal recommendation and personal communication have become more important. And it’s clearly editorial and it’s clearly not advertising-based.

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Initial Public Offerings and Sales of Businesses

Posted on April 30, 2010 by

Ultimately, venture capital firms are looking to make a divestiture of their share of your business within a three to seven year time line. This is not always the steadfast rule, but you need to remember that venture capital firms are in the business of providing their investors with significant returns through their pooled capital funds. When looking for venture capital is imperative to discuss the exit strategy wanted by a potential VC firm.

 

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Financial Services Public Relations in New York: Firms Need to Demonstrate ROI

Posted on April 28, 2010 by

Financial services public relations in New York is a highly competitive field. Many firms refer to themselves as experts in the field; however, few have the track record and credentials to justify such a designation.

A leader in this niche space will possess both and rank among the leading financial services public relations firms in New York and beyond. The firm specializes in the development and execution of communications programs for companies in financial and technology industries. The firm’s efforts connect clients with the decision makers and influencers who matter most, helping build recognition and credibility for clients’ companies, products, services and brands through public relations and marketing by reaching such audiences as bank presidents, mortgage professionals, insurance executives, securities traders, or bond buyers. A leading PR firm helps clients build awareness among target audiences—media, opinion leaders, customers, prospects, strategic partners, employees and analysts—to become industry thought leaders.

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