Mathematics or finance?? Mathematics or Finance?? Mathematics or Finance??
Hmm.. I am good in mathematics but not best and after a level I won't be able to do same. So many theorems, assumptions, calculations, formulas OMG!! Leave it. I will better go for finance. Also there is wider scope too.
But you don't know once you are genius in mathematics these fields will be cake walk for you. Finance, Accounting, Computation, Operational Research and etc There are so many subjects which originate from mathematics only.
Infect in all the exams for MBA they first check your mathematics skill. You should have good skill in mathematics for understanding all these subjects. For Finance you should know mathematics, but for being a good mathematician no need of any finance knowledge.
There are so many parts of mathematics and lots of study is going on them i.e. Finance, Operational Research. Now they are separate field because of running research and use of them in business. They are taken as a separate field.
Forecasting, Probability all are part of mathematics and these subject are core of finance.
No where you will just get a finance course, there are so many courses parallel with it. For perfect managerial skill you have to learn some other subjects too. But only Mathematics is so much that you can't complete whole course ever. You have to choose one of them then better go for Mathematics rather getting ones crossed wire situation in management's other courses. If you want MBA in finance then finance might be a good option for you. But you have to study more subjects with it.
Showing posts with label Finance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Finance. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
The Most Popular Job Roles In Finance
There is a plethora of jobs in the finance industry. Many finance jobs are centered around several primary professions such as commercial banking and investment banking. Naturally the most common jobs fall within those two categories. Currently, the more popular of the two is investment banking. Consequently, the most popular job roles in finance are positions in the investment banking arena.
Industry coverage is a large area covered by investment bankers who specialize in product groups such as utilities, aerospace, real estate, etc. This group has a group of senior bankers called Managing Directors which are backed by Directors, Vice Presidents and Associates. The managing director will help strategize the next move for the group as it grows and the team usually recruits new graduates into this group quite aggressively.
Corporate finance is an area with the primary function of raising money for corporate ventures. As an analyst in this group, you would be responsible for preparing registrations and attend road shows where investors are sold securities. Debt Capital Markets or Equity Capital Markets originate new issues of bonds or securities. They advise about the best time to issue these new debts or equities. Mergers and Acquisitions is yet another department which is under investment banking. Mergers and acquisitions generate fee income for investment banks. The bank sets up the acquisition even under market conditions that would make the acquisition unfavorable through creative methods that benefit all parties and the bank gets paid handsomely for their effort.
Project Finance help fund the infrastructure of a government or oil capital project, generally funneling funds from one foreign country to another when other options for borrowing have dried up. Trading is a job with which most of us are familiar. It is sales of securities on the stock market floor or from an office. Structured finance, derivatives, advisory, equity and fixed income research and international sales and emerging markets are other jobs that can be performed in investment banking.
Public finance, retail brokerage or stockbroker, institutional sales and ratings analyst are the remaining positions in investment banking. Many of these jobs are more glamorous than the others, but they all pay well. The most popular job roles in finance include any position in investment banking which comes with a hefty salary and many also pay bonuses. Commission often accompanies any position that generates sales to compensate for performance. Ratings analysts command an average annual salary of 68,000 with an average of 5,000 in bonuses. An exceptional employee should expect a higher salary. A managing director in Industry Coverage can command a salary of 130,000 to 220,000 annually. The job you pursue in Investment Banking will be your personal choice. Your compensation will be excellent and hopefully, you will find a home based on your talent and interests.
Industry coverage is a large area covered by investment bankers who specialize in product groups such as utilities, aerospace, real estate, etc. This group has a group of senior bankers called Managing Directors which are backed by Directors, Vice Presidents and Associates. The managing director will help strategize the next move for the group as it grows and the team usually recruits new graduates into this group quite aggressively.
Corporate finance is an area with the primary function of raising money for corporate ventures. As an analyst in this group, you would be responsible for preparing registrations and attend road shows where investors are sold securities. Debt Capital Markets or Equity Capital Markets originate new issues of bonds or securities. They advise about the best time to issue these new debts or equities. Mergers and Acquisitions is yet another department which is under investment banking. Mergers and acquisitions generate fee income for investment banks. The bank sets up the acquisition even under market conditions that would make the acquisition unfavorable through creative methods that benefit all parties and the bank gets paid handsomely for their effort.
Project Finance help fund the infrastructure of a government or oil capital project, generally funneling funds from one foreign country to another when other options for borrowing have dried up. Trading is a job with which most of us are familiar. It is sales of securities on the stock market floor or from an office. Structured finance, derivatives, advisory, equity and fixed income research and international sales and emerging markets are other jobs that can be performed in investment banking.
Public finance, retail brokerage or stockbroker, institutional sales and ratings analyst are the remaining positions in investment banking. Many of these jobs are more glamorous than the others, but they all pay well. The most popular job roles in finance include any position in investment banking which comes with a hefty salary and many also pay bonuses. Commission often accompanies any position that generates sales to compensate for performance. Ratings analysts command an average annual salary of 68,000 with an average of 5,000 in bonuses. An exceptional employee should expect a higher salary. A managing director in Industry Coverage can command a salary of 130,000 to 220,000 annually. The job you pursue in Investment Banking will be your personal choice. Your compensation will be excellent and hopefully, you will find a home based on your talent and interests.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Raising Company Finance
Due to the credit crunch and many banks' unwillingness to lend, businesses are struggling to raise money to finance their activities using traditional sources such as an overdraft, credit card or loan facilities. For this reason, many companies are turning to sources of income such as factoring and invoice discounting.
Factoring and invoice discounting allow a company to improve its cash flow by borrowing against legitimate invoices that have been raised. A company which is taking advantage of this type of facility will normally be able to gain access to 80% of the value of the invoice raised immediately without having to wait for the normal payment period.
Invoice Factoring The process of invoice factoring generally involves a bank (normally known as the Factoring company) taking over a company's invoicing and credit control function. When invoices are raised, the factoring company immediately makes credit available to the company. The name of the factoring company is stated on the invoice and the payment of the invoice is made directly to the factoring company. The factoring
company will often manage payment collection and credit control.
CHOCCs Factoring CHOCCs stands for Client Handles Own Credit Control. This type of factoring is similar to full factoring however in this situation, the company still retains responsibility for collecting payment of its invoices. The advantage of this for the company is that it will normally be a cheaper service and more control is maintained over the payment relationship with the company's clients.
Invoice Discounting invoice discounting is similar to factoring in the sense that a factoring company will make credit available to the business as soon as an invoice is issued. However, the service is discreet. The factoring company's name does not appear on the invoice and the debtors do not know of their
involvement. The company sends out its invoices in the normal way and collects debt in the normal way.
The different factoring facilities would be used depending on the nature of the business. For example, where it is important to ensure that the involvement of a factor is not disclosed, invoice discounting may be a more appropriate method. Where this does not matter or in fact where it is seen as an advantage to involve a third party to help in the collection of debts, then full factoring may be the correct solution.
Of course, for invoice discounting to be made available, the factoring company must have the confidence that the business it is lending to will be able to tightly manage its debt collection processes. For a full invoice factoring solution, up to 80% of the value of an invoice may be made available on the day it is raised. However, as invoice discounting is perceived as a greater risk to the factoring company as they have less control, smaller amounts may be made available using this solution.
It is important to understand that invoice factoring provides access to money based on business activity which is already happening. For factoring or discounting to work, the business must be already generating or imminently generating invoices. As such, it is an ideal way to improve the cash flow of the business which is currently operating. Having said that, however, invoice factoring or discounting can also be an ideal solution to help improve the cash flow position of a new business such as a Phoenix company. Here invoices will start to be raised almost immediately and so a factoring facility could be used.
Because Invoice factoring or discounting focus on cash flow improvement, they are not generally regarded as appropriate methods of raising a lump sum for a specific business project. If this is your requirement and a bank loan is not available, then a more suitable option may be asset refinance. Invoice financing and discounting are also not without cost. Normally both options involve a service charge (which may be between 0.5% and 1% of the sum lent) and a rate of interest. However, where a business is looking to improve cash flow and more tradition methods of achieving this such as bank overdrafts and credit cards are being withdrawn, invoice financing and discounting is often an extremely useful solution.
Factoring and invoice discounting allow a company to improve its cash flow by borrowing against legitimate invoices that have been raised. A company which is taking advantage of this type of facility will normally be able to gain access to 80% of the value of the invoice raised immediately without having to wait for the normal payment period.
Invoice Factoring The process of invoice factoring generally involves a bank (normally known as the Factoring company) taking over a company's invoicing and credit control function. When invoices are raised, the factoring company immediately makes credit available to the company. The name of the factoring company is stated on the invoice and the payment of the invoice is made directly to the factoring company. The factoring
company will often manage payment collection and credit control.
CHOCCs Factoring CHOCCs stands for Client Handles Own Credit Control. This type of factoring is similar to full factoring however in this situation, the company still retains responsibility for collecting payment of its invoices. The advantage of this for the company is that it will normally be a cheaper service and more control is maintained over the payment relationship with the company's clients.
Invoice Discounting invoice discounting is similar to factoring in the sense that a factoring company will make credit available to the business as soon as an invoice is issued. However, the service is discreet. The factoring company's name does not appear on the invoice and the debtors do not know of their
involvement. The company sends out its invoices in the normal way and collects debt in the normal way.
The different factoring facilities would be used depending on the nature of the business. For example, where it is important to ensure that the involvement of a factor is not disclosed, invoice discounting may be a more appropriate method. Where this does not matter or in fact where it is seen as an advantage to involve a third party to help in the collection of debts, then full factoring may be the correct solution.
Of course, for invoice discounting to be made available, the factoring company must have the confidence that the business it is lending to will be able to tightly manage its debt collection processes. For a full invoice factoring solution, up to 80% of the value of an invoice may be made available on the day it is raised. However, as invoice discounting is perceived as a greater risk to the factoring company as they have less control, smaller amounts may be made available using this solution.
It is important to understand that invoice factoring provides access to money based on business activity which is already happening. For factoring or discounting to work, the business must be already generating or imminently generating invoices. As such, it is an ideal way to improve the cash flow of the business which is currently operating. Having said that, however, invoice factoring or discounting can also be an ideal solution to help improve the cash flow position of a new business such as a Phoenix company. Here invoices will start to be raised almost immediately and so a factoring facility could be used.
Because Invoice factoring or discounting focus on cash flow improvement, they are not generally regarded as appropriate methods of raising a lump sum for a specific business project. If this is your requirement and a bank loan is not available, then a more suitable option may be asset refinance. Invoice financing and discounting are also not without cost. Normally both options involve a service charge (which may be between 0.5% and 1% of the sum lent) and a rate of interest. However, where a business is looking to improve cash flow and more tradition methods of achieving this such as bank overdrafts and credit cards are being withdrawn, invoice financing and discounting is often an extremely useful solution.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Boat Finance
Tips on Boat Finance Basics
So you feel it's time to buy that boat you've always dreamed about? You've considered many types of boats to find that perfect one. You've checked out various retailers and boat shows, boat name brands, and sizes, but aren't sure how to proceed with the financial realm of buying a boat. Perhaps you don't have enough to pay cash and are considering a boat loan. Boat finance can be simple if you know how to do it and which company to work with. Let's explore some boat finance basics so you can soon realize your sailing dreams.
Boat loans can be issued in many ways, so it's wise to shop around a little before making a commitment. First, know the difference between mortgage loans, car loans, and boat loans. A boat loan can usually be stretched out over a similar period of time to a car loan - up to five perhaps seven years. A boat loan cannot normally be stretched as far as thirty or forty years such as a mortgage loan. So the payments may be similar to those of your car, depending on the initial purchase price and the boat loan interest rate.
Banks vs. Boat Loan Specialists
Choosing a lender can be another difficult decision. Some banks and credit unions might offer very attractive loan packages on boats, or they might even allow you to secure a personal loan, which usually requires no collateral. This will depend on your credit history and credit score as well as the bank's requirements for unsecured loans. On the other hand, a boat loan specialist may be able to work directly with you to get the best possible interest rate, the required insurance for your boat loan, and faster loan approval. Because the company specializes in boat finance, it may be able to offer more creative loan possibilities to meet your financial needs.
Shop around and ask your boat retailer if they already work with a boat loan specialist to provide financing for your purchase. You might be surprised at what they have to offer.
Also, beware of buying a used boat. Find out the age of the boat, how often it has been used, how long it has been parked without use, and whether it needs repairs. Boat repairs can be very expensive, so do your homework! Ask a boat repair specialist to check it out for you before buying. If you plan to finance a boat, you will likely get a better boat finance plan on a new boat, so be sure to weigh the differences before jumping in with both feet.
Hidden Costs of Boat Finance
Be sure to consider any hidden costs involved in boat finance. Within the loan or required by the lender, there will be interest, loan insurance, a title, possible closing costs, boat insurance, and taxes. Some lenders may require a down payment, which could range from 5 percent up to 20 percent, depending on your credit history. Also, consider other costs of owning a boat such as fuel, dockage fees, supplies, repairs, maintenance, a hauling trailer, storage for the boat, and an appropriate hauling vehicle. The larger the boat, the more expenses you will incur.
Determine how much you can afford before shopping around. Determine a set purchase amount and a set boat loan payment so you can be sure to stay within your budget. Stay budget-minded so you won't get carried away with an elaborate sales presentation while shopping!
You can easily go online to determine possible payments and interest rates using an online boat finance calculator. This will help you know what to expect when financing your boat. Shop around for the best deals on boat loans, interest rates, and payment plans to find one that suits your needs now and for the future. Smart shopping now can help you find the perfect boat - and boat loan - while minimizing the stress of this significant purchase!
So you feel it's time to buy that boat you've always dreamed about? You've considered many types of boats to find that perfect one. You've checked out various retailers and boat shows, boat name brands, and sizes, but aren't sure how to proceed with the financial realm of buying a boat. Perhaps you don't have enough to pay cash and are considering a boat loan. Boat finance can be simple if you know how to do it and which company to work with. Let's explore some boat finance basics so you can soon realize your sailing dreams.
Boat loans can be issued in many ways, so it's wise to shop around a little before making a commitment. First, know the difference between mortgage loans, car loans, and boat loans. A boat loan can usually be stretched out over a similar period of time to a car loan - up to five perhaps seven years. A boat loan cannot normally be stretched as far as thirty or forty years such as a mortgage loan. So the payments may be similar to those of your car, depending on the initial purchase price and the boat loan interest rate.
Banks vs. Boat Loan Specialists
Choosing a lender can be another difficult decision. Some banks and credit unions might offer very attractive loan packages on boats, or they might even allow you to secure a personal loan, which usually requires no collateral. This will depend on your credit history and credit score as well as the bank's requirements for unsecured loans. On the other hand, a boat loan specialist may be able to work directly with you to get the best possible interest rate, the required insurance for your boat loan, and faster loan approval. Because the company specializes in boat finance, it may be able to offer more creative loan possibilities to meet your financial needs.
Shop around and ask your boat retailer if they already work with a boat loan specialist to provide financing for your purchase. You might be surprised at what they have to offer.
Also, beware of buying a used boat. Find out the age of the boat, how often it has been used, how long it has been parked without use, and whether it needs repairs. Boat repairs can be very expensive, so do your homework! Ask a boat repair specialist to check it out for you before buying. If you plan to finance a boat, you will likely get a better boat finance plan on a new boat, so be sure to weigh the differences before jumping in with both feet.
Hidden Costs of Boat Finance
Be sure to consider any hidden costs involved in boat finance. Within the loan or required by the lender, there will be interest, loan insurance, a title, possible closing costs, boat insurance, and taxes. Some lenders may require a down payment, which could range from 5 percent up to 20 percent, depending on your credit history. Also, consider other costs of owning a boat such as fuel, dockage fees, supplies, repairs, maintenance, a hauling trailer, storage for the boat, and an appropriate hauling vehicle. The larger the boat, the more expenses you will incur.
Determine how much you can afford before shopping around. Determine a set purchase amount and a set boat loan payment so you can be sure to stay within your budget. Stay budget-minded so you won't get carried away with an elaborate sales presentation while shopping!
You can easily go online to determine possible payments and interest rates using an online boat finance calculator. This will help you know what to expect when financing your boat. Shop around for the best deals on boat loans, interest rates, and payment plans to find one that suits your needs now and for the future. Smart shopping now can help you find the perfect boat - and boat loan - while minimizing the stress of this significant purchase!
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Personal Finance Tips
While you may not think that you need a personal financial management plan, you may be surprised by how much it can help. And for those that are uncomfortable and unsure of their ability or knowledge on the subject, set your fears aside and realize that it is simple math that can help create the future that you desire. It doesn't have to be hard to come up with a personal financial management plan but you do need to take some time to make it happen.
To start with, determine how much money you have coming in. Then determine all of your expenses, yes, all of them. That means figuring out the lattes and espressos as well. Make sure that you add in any gift money or refunds that you may be getting as well into your income. Once you both figures, subtract expenses from income. If you are lucky, you are in the plus side. For those with a negative result it is time to determine ways to increase the income as well as decrease expenses until you are at least at break even. Once you have reached that point you can then move on to the next steps of creating a successful personal financial management plan.
At this point it is time to examine any current debt outstanding. Starting with credit cards, are you able to pay them off in full each month? If not, do you have the additional funds to do it now? Another option is to see if you can lower the interest rates on your cards. Interest rates range from almost 0% to 25% these days. And some may go higher. By dropping your rates as low as possible you can take the savings in interest payments and put it toward the principal. That helps lower the number of months it takes to eliminate your total credit card balances. And once that happens, it should be your goal to never have another credit card balance that can not be paid off each month.
Once you have taken care of credit cards, move on and look at any other debt that you might have as well. For example, are mortgage or car interest rates lower than when you took your loans out? Then a refinance may be a viable option that will allow you to either pay down more principal each month or use those funds for other investments. Why pay more in interest that you need to on any loan?
Insurance it's a subject that is so much fun to talk about. However it is necessary. Start with your home or renter's insurance and make sure that you have sufficient coverage but not more than you need it. Auto coverage should be reviewed as well. An annual check up on each of these can protect you from both too little and too much coverage.
Life insurance is a type of insurance that people spend either too little time on or too much time analyzing. Which type of insurance would work best for you depends on your age and financial circumstances. The first question you need to ask is do you even need life insurance? If you have a family and loans outstanding as well as future educational costs, it is likely that life insurance will offer you protection in the event of any future surprises. If you have no outstanding debts, no children or they are grown and on their own and you have sufficient assets for all future needs, then you may not need to get life insurance. Or you might choose a life insurance option that has investment benefits as well.
To start with, determine how much money you have coming in. Then determine all of your expenses, yes, all of them. That means figuring out the lattes and espressos as well. Make sure that you add in any gift money or refunds that you may be getting as well into your income. Once you both figures, subtract expenses from income. If you are lucky, you are in the plus side. For those with a negative result it is time to determine ways to increase the income as well as decrease expenses until you are at least at break even. Once you have reached that point you can then move on to the next steps of creating a successful personal financial management plan.
At this point it is time to examine any current debt outstanding. Starting with credit cards, are you able to pay them off in full each month? If not, do you have the additional funds to do it now? Another option is to see if you can lower the interest rates on your cards. Interest rates range from almost 0% to 25% these days. And some may go higher. By dropping your rates as low as possible you can take the savings in interest payments and put it toward the principal. That helps lower the number of months it takes to eliminate your total credit card balances. And once that happens, it should be your goal to never have another credit card balance that can not be paid off each month.
Once you have taken care of credit cards, move on and look at any other debt that you might have as well. For example, are mortgage or car interest rates lower than when you took your loans out? Then a refinance may be a viable option that will allow you to either pay down more principal each month or use those funds for other investments. Why pay more in interest that you need to on any loan?
Insurance it's a subject that is so much fun to talk about. However it is necessary. Start with your home or renter's insurance and make sure that you have sufficient coverage but not more than you need it. Auto coverage should be reviewed as well. An annual check up on each of these can protect you from both too little and too much coverage.
Life insurance is a type of insurance that people spend either too little time on or too much time analyzing. Which type of insurance would work best for you depends on your age and financial circumstances. The first question you need to ask is do you even need life insurance? If you have a family and loans outstanding as well as future educational costs, it is likely that life insurance will offer you protection in the event of any future surprises. If you have no outstanding debts, no children or they are grown and on their own and you have sufficient assets for all future needs, then you may not need to get life insurance. Or you might choose a life insurance option that has investment benefits as well.
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