To provide students with the best return on their investment, the finance and general business (FGB) department focuses on staying up to date with ever-changing industry demands. The FGB Advisory Board, comprised of industry professionals, provides an inside look into industry changes. Their recommendations are the foundation of recent curriculum changes, with the goal of … [Read more...] about Getting the most bang for your buck
After serving since January 2018 as Interim, Dr. Jeff Jones will become the permanent Department Head of Finance and General Business effective March 1, 2019. Jones’ appointment was confirmed by the Board of Governors at the February 22, meeting. “Dr. Jones brings an abundance of knowledge and industry experience to the position, and a straightforward, positive, and … [Read more...] about Jeff Jones named Department Head of Finance and General Business
By: Dr. Jeff Jones As interest rates have hovered near record lows for nearly a decade, many investors have increasingly sought alternatives to fixed-income securities in order to provide them with steady cash flow. One such investment alternative is something called a master limited partnership, or MLP. MLPs are an alternative to the traditional corporate … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: Exploring master limited partnerships
By: Dr. Jeff Jones Volatility reflects the uncertainty of a particular outcome. In the world of investments, volatility reflects the risk of an investment. The risk of an investment is the fluctuations in price that occur over time and is generally measured by something called standard deviation. People often misconstrue risk as the chance of only a bad outcome … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: How to survive the volatility of financial markets
By Jeff Jones, CFA, CFP, CPA, CMA, CFM Asset securitization takes place when loans are combined into a pool, and then claims on the cash flows from the loans are sold to investors. In its simplest form, the three main parties associated with the asset securitization process are the loan originator, the special purpose vehicle (SPV), and investors. The loan originator … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief-Understanding asset securitization