The market for information - evidence from finance directors, analysts and fund managers
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Research indicates that fund managers prefer to use unprocessed business information rather than data analysis reports. Information analysis is crucial in the field of finance for evaluation purposes and effective data flow, however. It would seem that the analyst's role in evaluating and communicating financial data to fund managers is poorly comprehended. The work of a financial analyst also directly affects the share price.
Publication Name: Accounting and Business Research
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4788
Year: 1998
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The investment opportunity set and the voluntary use of outside directors: New Zealand evidence
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Research is presented into the proportions of executive and non-executive directors on the boards of New Zealand corporations, with focus on how these relate to the extent of the investment opportunities of the companies.
Publication Name: Accounting and Business Research
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4788
Year: 2000
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Incentives and disincentives for voluntary disclosure by pension funds: international evidence
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Research is presented into the reasons for deciding to disclose pension liability in the accounts of Australian and UK pension funds, with focus on the role of political and proprietary costs.
Publication Name: Accounting and Business Research
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4788
Year: 2000
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