TL;DR: In this article, the authors present four regulatory and reporting frameworks for the European insurance industry, namely Solvency II, Guaranty Systems, Market Consistent Embedded Value (MCEV), and IFRS 4 Phase II international accounting standards.
Abstract: In the European insurance industry, regulatory and reporting frameworks are currently subject to far-reaching reforms. We focus on four of these frameworks, namely the Solvency II framework, insurance guaranty systems, the proposed IFRS 4 Phase II international accounting standards, and Market Consistent Embedded Value reporting. We present these frameworks, analyze them from the insurance company's management, investors and policyholder perspectives, and compare them. Our analysis implies that the four frameworks need to be considered jointly, due to various interre- lations and interactions. We argue that a coordinated introduction will be necessary to ensure that the regulatory burden is reduced and synergies can be utilized in the event of all four frameworks being implemented as planned. Furthermore, we analyze the challenges of a holistic, comprehensive approach to insurance reporting and regulation and its implementation in order to achieve the goals set by the frameworks.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed value drivers (ratios) that can be used in shareholder value creation process in corporation and the main goal of this paper is to propose value driver (ratio) that is used in shareholders value creation in corporation.
Abstract: The principal problems associated with the concept of strategic corporate management is to identify the financial and non-financial value drivers In Value Based Management theory the main focus was on financial value drivers but today there is a serious necessity of intangible resources (intellectual capital) valuation and identification Most studies concerning the measurement of intangible resources relates to companies in such industries as biotechnology, aerospace, computer software, cosmetics, healthcare, In-ternet, media, advertising, pharmaceuticals and computer industry The main goal of this paper is to propose value drivers (ratios) that can be used in shareholder value creation process in corporation
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the net present value analysis and expound on the terms "net cash flow" and "present value of money" for comparing the financial benefits of long term projects.
Abstract: In order to maintain cash flow companies use financial assessments of various ideas and projects. One of the most widely used techniques for comparing the financial benefits of long term projects is net present value (NPV) analysis. In this paper the author discusses the net present value analysis and expound on the terms "net cash flow" and "present value of money".
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the impact of the implementation of corporate governance on company value and also explored the effect of the firm value to the implementation, and the results showed that the company value as indicated by Market to Book Value Equity (MTBVE) and MTBVA of the company receiving the top ten corporate governance index is higher than companies that did not receive.
Abstract: It is important for the company to have its high value because it resembles the spirit of shareholders increasing wealth. The higher share prices make the higher the value of company stock. This study tries to examine the impact of the implementation of corporate governance on company value and also explores the impact of firm value to the implementation of corporate governance. This testing carried out on the top ten corporate governance perception indexes (CGPI) with other companies that are not in the top ten, but still within the same industry on company value. This study examined the different value of the company as measured by Market to Book Value Equity (MTBVE), Market to Book Value Asset (MTBVA), Tobin's Q, the ratio of Value to book value of PPE (Property, Plant, and Equipment), the Ratio of Value to Depreciation Expense, Capital Expenditure to Book Value Asset (CAPBVA) and Capital Asset Expenditure to Market Value (CAPMVA). The result shows that only the value of MTBVE and the variable MTBVA among the top ten companies CGPI and does not in the top ten showed a difference. Therefore, the company value as indicated by MTBVE and MTBVA of the company receiving the top ten corporate governance index is higher than companies that did not receive.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present uniform metrics that are capable of handling both risk (by using for instance an alternative rate) and time value of money to the fullest extent, compared to the disparity of metrics (between project appraisal and subsequent evaluation) so far applied to measure and control project performances.
Abstract: Period profit is a result. It starts with an investment generating cash. After deduction of value differences and taxes, net profit remains. Share capital (embedded value - what really is present), shareholder value (economic value - what might happen, additional to the existing activities or 'the market value of the company's shares') and cash flows, are all inter-related.Analogous to the law of conservation of energy in physics, the law of preservation of value holds true in economics, a natural law. Within thorough calculations, everything fits together seamlessly. Although being different notions (e.g. shareholder value and period profit), each having its own peculiarities, in between the various quantities, no euro, no dime, no cent can disappear or appear just like that. In other words, all amounts of money (inherent in an exemplary problem) are inter-dependent.Measuring and reporting a variety of non-financial indicators i.e. widening the information spectrum is a welcome development, generally speaking, but information about the game cannot step into the result. Management is in continuous need of up to date financial accounts, that are clear and complete, speak for themselves, contain proven numbers, and unravel the future. Ex ante accounts are signposts on the road to the future. Walking down the road, ex post accounts are made regarding past time periods and new data will generate new signposts on the road ahead. Nothing is able to replace thorough financial statements, not even the most extensive balanced scorecard/performance-review.This paper presents uniform metrics that are capable of handling both risk (by using for instance an alternative rate) and time value of money to the fullest extent. No more is necessary than a simple and easy procedure, which provides a check at any point in time against stipulated project value. Performance measurement, monitoring and control, from project inception to completion. Assessing NVA (Net Value Added) is transparent, it eases the tension among multiple interest groups and it makes the decision-making less complex, costly and subjective. This is compared to the disparity of metrics (between project appraisal and subsequent evaluation) so far applied to measure and control project performances.