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This thesis investigates whether mergers and acquisitions (M&As) help increase the competitive advantage and core competency of Chinese securities companies. Although M&As among Chinese securities companies were almost exclusively guided by the Chinese government in the earlier years, they have increasingly become more market-driven in recent years. Many large Chinese securities companies have engaged in horizontal mergers, cross-industry mergers, and cross-border mergers to increase their market positions. However, there is little up-to-date evidence about how these market-driven M&As influence the competitive advantage and core competency of securities companies in China. I seek to fill this gap by conducting a systematic analysis about whether M&As increase the core competency of the acquiring companies using data collected over a five-year window from 2010 to 2014.
On the basis of prior research findings and the current situation of the Chinese securities industry, I first develop a theoretical model about the sources of competitive advantage for Chinese securities companies, and then compile a comprehensive list of observable indicators that can be used to assess a Chinese securities company’s core competency. Next, I conduct a quantitative analysis to assess the core competency and relative market positions of the leading Chinese securities companies using data from 2010 to 2014. Overall, the results suggest that market-driven M&As increases the core competency of the acquiring securities companies. I then conduct four in-depth case analyses to better understand the mechanisms through which M&As can help increase the acquiring firms' core competency. I conclude with a discussion of the findings and their implications for Chinese securities companies and the overseeing governmental agencies.
On the basis of prior research findings and the current situation of the Chinese securities industry, I first develop a theoretical model about the sources of competitive advantage for Chinese securities companies, and then compile a comprehensive list of observable indicators that can be used to assess a Chinese securities company’s core competency. Next, I conduct a quantitative analysis to assess the core competency and relative market positions of the leading Chinese securities companies using data from 2010 to 2014. Overall, the results suggest that market-driven M&As increases the core competency of the acquiring securities companies. I then conduct four in-depth case analyses to better understand the mechanisms through which M&As can help increase the acquiring firms' core competency. I conclude with a discussion of the findings and their implications for Chinese securities companies and the overseeing governmental agencies.
ContributorsWang, Lijuan (Author) / Shen, Wei (Thesis advisor) / Qian, Jun (Thesis advisor) / Liu, Jun (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2016
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University graduates play a significant role in the labor market of China. Universities continuously supply senior talents and provide a strong guarantee to the country’s development. However, with the enlargement of the enrollment scale, more and more graduates become unemployed or forced to be employed. Most literatures mainly focus on the unemployed phenomenon or reasons, but had neglected the relationship among the employment, universities and the labor market. This assay is trying to using the supply and demand theory of classical economics to analyze the training direction and model of university from the perspective of the supply and demand of labor market. This assay proposes that universities have to integrate with the demand of the labor market so that to cultivate the talents to meet the social needs.
Firstly, the essay analyzes the relationship between the universities education and the supply and demand labor market by using the view of labor economics, and shows the mainly phenomenon and features of supply-demand imbalance. And then, the writer considered that universities talent cultivation development of China has gone through “absolute shortage”, “relative shortage” and “structural unbalanced” three stages. Thirdly, the survey results confirmed that the talent cultivation in universities does not match the demand of the labor market. On one other hand, over educated is a common phenomenon in the academic education. On the other hand, the graduates are lack of education skills training. Fourthly, the essay analyzes the reasons which lead to the unbalance. The unbalance is not only affected by the macro factors, but also by the micro factors. Fifthly, build up the interaction system model “UPT-LM” for the universities talent cultivation and the labor market, and separately building up the macro interaction system and the micro interaction system to analyze the balance of supply and demand. Based on this, it should strengthen the interaction on the feedback mechanism. At last, strengthening the connection of universities talent cultivation and labor market is a systematic program which needs the corporation from the government, the universities and the labor market.
Firstly, the essay analyzes the relationship between the universities education and the supply and demand labor market by using the view of labor economics, and shows the mainly phenomenon and features of supply-demand imbalance. And then, the writer considered that universities talent cultivation development of China has gone through “absolute shortage”, “relative shortage” and “structural unbalanced” three stages. Thirdly, the survey results confirmed that the talent cultivation in universities does not match the demand of the labor market. On one other hand, over educated is a common phenomenon in the academic education. On the other hand, the graduates are lack of education skills training. Fourthly, the essay analyzes the reasons which lead to the unbalance. The unbalance is not only affected by the macro factors, but also by the micro factors. Fifthly, build up the interaction system model “UPT-LM” for the universities talent cultivation and the labor market, and separately building up the macro interaction system and the micro interaction system to analyze the balance of supply and demand. Based on this, it should strengthen the interaction on the feedback mechanism. At last, strengthening the connection of universities talent cultivation and labor market is a systematic program which needs the corporation from the government, the universities and the labor market.
ContributorsLin, Xiaoya (Author) / Shen, Wei (Thesis advisor) / Qian, Jun (Thesis advisor) / Li, Feng (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2017
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The discussion on the question of integrity has a long history. It is regarded as an important research proposition in the fields of Chinese and Western philosophy, law, sociology, ethics, management and economics. Even though the research results are combined with each other for reference, there is still a lack of comprehensive analysis and empirical study on integrity. In the process of transition from planned economy to market economy, a series of problems have arisen. The problem of dishonesty has caused huge losses to the society as a whole. Therefore, it is of great theoretical and practical importance to conduct a quantitative analysis on the topic of trustworthiness, and investigate the relationship between trustworthiness and the economy.
This paper adopts a game theory model to analyze the reasons for corporate dishonesty, and the problem faced by the regulators. Based on the results from the model, we clarify the duties of various subjects (enterprises, governments and credit organizations) in the construction of a society with integrity.
Then, we analyze different cases of dishonesty and point out the channels through which the economy would be affected by the problem of dishonesty. (1) as an institution, integrity helps reduce the transaction cost and prompt market efficiency; (2) integrity serves as a production factor that influences the economy; (3) integrity will affect the economy by influencing the ability of small and medium enterprises to borrow.
Finally, after we establish the relationship between integrity and the market economy, we use survey data to conduct an empirical analysis on the development of integrity in China. The survey data allow us to build a cycle of integrity risk, and identify the current position in the cycle. Besides, we also compare the region difference regarding integrity, which supports the idea that integrity matters for the economic development.
Because the questionnaires are the only way to obtain the data that can be analyzed at present, the paper not only fills in the research gap caused by the lack of data, but also jumps out of the existing research methods, and enriches the empirical work for the study of integrity.
This paper adopts a game theory model to analyze the reasons for corporate dishonesty, and the problem faced by the regulators. Based on the results from the model, we clarify the duties of various subjects (enterprises, governments and credit organizations) in the construction of a society with integrity.
Then, we analyze different cases of dishonesty and point out the channels through which the economy would be affected by the problem of dishonesty. (1) as an institution, integrity helps reduce the transaction cost and prompt market efficiency; (2) integrity serves as a production factor that influences the economy; (3) integrity will affect the economy by influencing the ability of small and medium enterprises to borrow.
Finally, after we establish the relationship between integrity and the market economy, we use survey data to conduct an empirical analysis on the development of integrity in China. The survey data allow us to build a cycle of integrity risk, and identify the current position in the cycle. Besides, we also compare the region difference regarding integrity, which supports the idea that integrity matters for the economic development.
Because the questionnaires are the only way to obtain the data that can be analyzed at present, the paper not only fills in the research gap caused by the lack of data, but also jumps out of the existing research methods, and enriches the empirical work for the study of integrity.
ContributorsWang, Weiming (Author) / Gu, Bin (Thesis advisor) / Qian, Jun (Thesis advisor) / Chen, Hong (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2017
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This paper quantitatively analyses the relation between the return of private
seasoned equity offerings and variables of market and firm characteristics in China Ashare
market. A multiple-factor linear regression model is constructed to estimate this
relation and the result canhelp investors to determine the future return of private
placement stocks.
In this paper, I first review past theories about private placement stocks, including how
the large shareholder participation, the discount of private offerings, the firm
characteristics, and the investment on firm value will affect the return of private
offerings.
According to the past literature, I propose four main factors that may affect the
return of private placement. They are the large shareholders participation in private
placement; the discount that private placement could offer; the characteristics of the
companies that offer a private placement and the intrinsic value of such companies. I
adopt statistic and correlational analysis to test the impact of each factor. Then,
according to this single-factor analysis, I set up a multiple-factor linear regression model
on private seasoned equity offerings return in Chapter Four.
In the last two chapters, I apply this quantitative model to other fields. I use this
model to testify current financial products of private placement and develop investmen
strategies on stocks with private seasoned equity offerings in secondary market. My
quantitative strategy is useful according to the result of setback test.
seasoned equity offerings and variables of market and firm characteristics in China Ashare
market. A multiple-factor linear regression model is constructed to estimate this
relation and the result canhelp investors to determine the future return of private
placement stocks.
In this paper, I first review past theories about private placement stocks, including how
the large shareholder participation, the discount of private offerings, the firm
characteristics, and the investment on firm value will affect the return of private
offerings.
According to the past literature, I propose four main factors that may affect the
return of private placement. They are the large shareholders participation in private
placement; the discount that private placement could offer; the characteristics of the
companies that offer a private placement and the intrinsic value of such companies. I
adopt statistic and correlational analysis to test the impact of each factor. Then,
according to this single-factor analysis, I set up a multiple-factor linear regression model
on private seasoned equity offerings return in Chapter Four.
In the last two chapters, I apply this quantitative model to other fields. I use this
model to testify current financial products of private placement and develop investmen
strategies on stocks with private seasoned equity offerings in secondary market. My
quantitative strategy is useful according to the result of setback test.
ContributorsCao, Xuan (Author) / Pei, Ker-Wei (Thesis advisor) / Li, Feng (Thesis advisor) / Qian, Jun (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2017
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Affected by the macro environment factors, such as economic growth rate of decline, China's real estate market net profit growth rate decline gradually. With the central limit of limited loans and a series of sound policy introduced, the real estate market is gradually showing signs of stabilizing, the industry overall revenue increase, but the profit rate began to decline, how to improve the performance of enterprises to profit growth, has become a practical problem enterprises must face.
Through theoretical research and case analysis, research management innovation impact on business performance. Effect of Zhong’an real estate marketing partner and business partner system on corporate performance, in order to validate the research theme. The main conclusions are as follows:
(1) Management innovation has significantly enhance enterprise performance. The effectiveness of the marketing partner and business partner has significantly enhance enterprise performance. Business partner has a great role in promoting the operation of the project management, is the overall level of a project management; marketing partners, is mainly in terms of sales and cost impact on enterprise performance.
(2) Partner institution granting autonomous decision-making team, reduced decision-making mistakes to achieve an efficient management; at the same time encourage and cultivate internal talent, improve the staff's initiative and enthusiasm.
Through theoretical research and case analysis, research management innovation impact on business performance. Effect of Zhong’an real estate marketing partner and business partner system on corporate performance, in order to validate the research theme. The main conclusions are as follows:
(1) Management innovation has significantly enhance enterprise performance. The effectiveness of the marketing partner and business partner has significantly enhance enterprise performance. Business partner has a great role in promoting the operation of the project management, is the overall level of a project management; marketing partners, is mainly in terms of sales and cost impact on enterprise performance.
(2) Partner institution granting autonomous decision-making team, reduced decision-making mistakes to achieve an efficient management; at the same time encourage and cultivate internal talent, improve the staff's initiative and enthusiasm.
ContributorsShi, Zhongan (Author) / Hwang, Yuh-Chang (Thesis advisor) / Qian, Jun (Thesis advisor) / Pei, Ker-Wei (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2017
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have been playing a very significant role in the capital market. Many companies regard mergers and acquisitions as an important way for their business expansion and transformation. This paper begins with a review of literature on firm’s motivations of and outcomes in M&A, and followed by a critical examination of three case studies of actual M&A transactions based on the insights provided from the literature review. For each case study, a firm’s motivations and related managerial initiatives for M&A activities were examined, followed by an assessment of the firm’s post M&A performance results. This allows the study to discerns the insights of why and how a firm proceed in its M&A transactions from its strategic intent to its post M&A managerial actions. Collectively, the results show that the key drivers for a firm’s M&A successes rest on a firm’s abilities to manage the M&A activities consistent with its strategic intent (e.g., creating synergies or transformation through diversification) and followed by its post M&A integration efforts in achieving its strategic intent.
ContributorsYang, Zhibo (Author) / Pei, Ker-Wei (Thesis advisor) / Qian, Jun (Thesis advisor) / Shen, Wei (Committee member) / Jiang, Zhan (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2018
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Chinese commercial banks have experienced a period of fast and stable development since 2007. The adoption of a comprehensive enterprise risk management (ERM) system based on the Basel Accords was a significant event for the banking supervisory authority and the commercial banks during this period. This study investigates the impact of ERM adoption on the financial performance of the commercial banks as well as the underlying mechanisms using longitudinal data of 96 commercial banks from 2007 to 2016. Results from quantitative analyses suggest the following findings. First, ERM adoption had a positive impact on commercial banks’ financial performance after controlling for the negative impacts of factors such as macro economic conditions and fiscal and monetary policies. Second, although this positive impact was partially attributed to increased risk appetite after the adoption of ERM, results show that ERM adoption also increased risk-adjusted financial performance. Lastly, ERM adoption improved commercial banks’ competence in risk management, as indicated by their sensitivity of financial returns to risk exposures. The above findings also received support from interviews and surveys of senior executives of commercial banks and officials of the banking supervisory authorities.
This study contributes to the understanding of how the adoption of ERM influences the financial performance of Chinese commercial banks, and has important practical implications. Based on the empirical findings, I recommend all commercial banks in China to adopt and implement ERM so that they can better cope with the challenges presented by macroeconomic uncertainty, marketization, and internationalization. In the process, it is critical for them to understand the mechanisms through which ERM influences their performance. Meanwhile, they shall be aware of the operational costs associated with the initial adoption of ERM, learn from the experiences of those that have already adopted ERM, and have a long-term orientation about performance effect of ERM adoption. Supervisory authorities can also play a key role in guiding commercial banks to be more effective and efficient in the adoption of ERM.
This study contributes to the understanding of how the adoption of ERM influences the financial performance of Chinese commercial banks, and has important practical implications. Based on the empirical findings, I recommend all commercial banks in China to adopt and implement ERM so that they can better cope with the challenges presented by macroeconomic uncertainty, marketization, and internationalization. In the process, it is critical for them to understand the mechanisms through which ERM influences their performance. Meanwhile, they shall be aware of the operational costs associated with the initial adoption of ERM, learn from the experiences of those that have already adopted ERM, and have a long-term orientation about performance effect of ERM adoption. Supervisory authorities can also play a key role in guiding commercial banks to be more effective and efficient in the adoption of ERM.
ContributorsJia, Guoqing (Author) / Shen, Wei (Thesis advisor) / Qian, Jun (Thesis advisor) / Cheng, Shijun (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2018
Description2012年，《绿色信贷指引》发布，标志着成熟的绿色信贷政策体系的开始，该政策奠定了绿色信贷的基础。在绿色信贷政策的影响下，绿色企业是否能够扩大融资规模，降低融资成本，优化融资结构，使得资金向碳中和领域投入；通过该政策，银行信贷实现对社会投资的撬动，能否发挥积极作用；在双碳目标下，现行政策在实现碳中和方面能否起到新的关键作用，尤其是在清洁能源发电等碳中和重点行业；绿色信贷政策是否可通过技术升级推动高碳企业实现低碳转型尚未可知。
为回答上述问题，本文将2012年《绿色信贷指引》的颁布作为准自然实验，以上市公司为样本，运用双重差分模型考察绿色信贷政策对企业融资活动的影响。并就产权性质、行业特征、环境规制压力以及地区发展程度等维度，探讨绿色信贷政策对相关企业融资活动影响的差异性。并结合商业银行相关分行2014-2022年对公表内贷款数据，对绿色与非绿色信贷规模以及加权利率进行对比趋势分析。
最后以上述实证结果为依据，结合商业银行绿色信贷实践，得到本文的主要发现：一是绿色激励过低，绿色属性对于企业融资成本的降低，未能够超过融资期限对融资成本的降低；二是在碳中和重点行业，绿色信贷对社会融资总量的带动能力较弱，体现银行绿色信贷与其他融资此消彼长的现象；三是绿色信贷对重污染行业长期债务规模未有显著影响，反映该企业有其他融资方式的替代，向高成本融资转移；四是重污染企业可通过技术升级实现绿色转型。
在新的双碳背景下，对现行绿色信贷政策提出相关建议：一是完善政策体系，对绿色标准进行统一，企业绿色属性在融资端应给与更高激励；二是现行政策对两高一剩行业的限制与转型起到积极作用，但在推进碳中和领域中需要提升政策适用性；三是该政策后续要在推进转型金融领域发挥更重要作用。
ContributorsZhu, Xiaozhe (Author) / Huang, Shawn (Thesis advisor) / Wang, Tan (Thesis advisor) / Liang, Bing (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023
Description近年来，中国内地FOF业务发展迅速，但在业务发展初期的实践中，FOF管理人在遴选基金资产和预测其未来收益等方面遇到诸多困难，传统的FOF组合构建技术往往不理想。本文借鉴海外因子配置相关理论，尝试通过归因分析基金的收益来源，寻找能深度刻画基金经理管理能力的特质因子，创新性地提出了基于权益类基金的特质因子构建FOF组合的新方法。本文选择100家权益类私募基金，通过因子拆解剥离了市场、行业、风格等共同影响因素，遴选出特质因子表现更优的基金经理，而不是仅仅选择过往业绩好的基金经理，并基于特质因子构建一组FOF组合，与此同时，运用传统方法构建基于基金资产的另一组FOF组合，对比两种组合方法的组合绩效，实证结果显示基于特质因子的FOF组合绩效更优。本文进一步运用转移概率矩阵和相关性分析，找到了基于特质因子的FOF组合绩效更优的证据，即特质因子延续性更好和相关性更低。与基于基金资产的FOF组合配置传统方法相比，由于基金的特质因子延续性更好，运用历史数据预测未来收益的确定性相对更好；基金的特质因子之间的相关性低，大幅增强了FOF组合配置的稳定性和分散性。总体来讲，基于特质因子的FOF组合配置方法为FOF管理人提供了一个更量化、更有效、更稳健的组合配置新路径，能有效提升FOF组合配置的绩效。
关键词: FOF、因子投资、组合配置、特质因子
关键词: FOF、因子投资、组合配置、特质因子
ContributorsLi, Jie (Author) / Zhu, Hongquan (Thesis advisor) / Yan, Hong (Thesis advisor) / Liang, Bing (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2020
Description当前，民营企业已成为中国重要支撑力量，而未来5到10年，约有300多万家民营企业面临传承困境。但学术研究领域在传承整体框架、配套机制建设方面有完整论述、有成功案例的所见不多。首先，针对以上民营企业的传承现状，本文将研究、回答五个问题：1、成功传承的标准和要素是什么？2、传承模式有哪几种，每种模式配套的传承机制是什么，该如何建立？3、民营企业应选择何种传承模式，如何选择？4、民营企业的整套传承方案如何落地搭建？5、是否有普适性的、可借鉴的民营企业传承模型，包含哪些要素？
其次，本文主要使用文献研究、案例研究、实证分析，选取中、美、德、日四家不同传承阶段、不同传承模式的知名民营企业，对其传承情况进行深入研究。在此基础上，归纳总结出传承的关键要素，对前述五个问题进行系统解答。同时，本文创新性地结合理论研究、案例研究及企业实践，提出适合我国大部分民营企业的传承全周期管理框架。
最后，根据以上研究，本文总结出关于中国民营企业传承的八大结论及建议：1、本质：权力的交接和义务的传递；2、两大风险：继任风险（继任人的能力要求）、代理风险（继任人对企业核心理念的意愿/忠诚度）；3、降低风险的四大机制：领袖锻造、人才梯队、管控治理、激励机制；4、两大成功要素：“选领袖”和“建机制”；5、四大机制是并行推进、相辅相成的，要尽早构建、持续优化；6、三大模式：家族成员继承、内生培养经理人、外聘职业经理人；7、民营企业传承模型包含七大要素、五大步骤；8、民营企业在制定传承方案时，除了要注意传承模型中的要素，还要注意其他关键要素。
其次，本文主要使用文献研究、案例研究、实证分析，选取中、美、德、日四家不同传承阶段、不同传承模式的知名民营企业，对其传承情况进行深入研究。在此基础上，归纳总结出传承的关键要素，对前述五个问题进行系统解答。同时，本文创新性地结合理论研究、案例研究及企业实践，提出适合我国大部分民营企业的传承全周期管理框架。
最后，根据以上研究，本文总结出关于中国民营企业传承的八大结论及建议：1、本质：权力的交接和义务的传递；2、两大风险：继任风险（继任人的能力要求）、代理风险（继任人对企业核心理念的意愿/忠诚度）；3、降低风险的四大机制：领袖锻造、人才梯队、管控治理、激励机制；4、两大成功要素：“选领袖”和“建机制”；5、四大机制是并行推进、相辅相成的，要尽早构建、持续优化；6、三大模式：家族成员继承、内生培养经理人、外聘职业经理人；7、民营企业传承模型包含七大要素、五大步骤；8、民营企业在制定传承方案时，除了要注意传承模型中的要素，还要注意其他关键要素。
ContributorsCao, Jianwei (Author) / Huang, Xiaochuan (Thesis advisor) / Liang, Bing (Thesis advisor) / Cheng, Shijun (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2020