This case deals with a joint venture in microinsurance in India between a leading global insurer, Allianz SE, and an Indian conglomerate, the Bajaj Group - part of a broader commercial centure in the Indian life and nonlife insurance sector.
This case deals with a joint venture in microinsurance in India between a leading global insurer, Allianz SE, and an Indian conglomerate, the Bajaj Group - part of a broader commercial centure in the Indian life and nonlife insurance sector.
This case deals with efforts by HSBC, one of the two largest banks in the world by market capitalization, to develop a wholesale banking franchise that can effectively challenge those of major universal bank competitors such as Citigroup, as well as dominant “monoline” firms such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
This case deals with efforts by HSBC, one of the two largest banks in the world by market capitalization, to develop a wholesale banking franchise that can effectively challenge those of major universal bank competitors such as Citigroup, as well as dominant “monoline” firms such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
This case describes the hostile takeover bid by Mittal steel for Arcelor steel in what turned out to be one of the most acrimonious takeovers in European history. The battle began in January 2006 and lasted six months. From the outset, Arcelor's management resisted Mittal's deal using every possible defense involving politicians, bankers and public relations advisors, among others.
This case describes the hostile takeover bid by Mittal steel for Arcelor steel in what turned out to be one of the most acrimonious takeovers in European history. The battle began in January 2006 and lasted six months. From the outset, Arcelor's management resisted Mittal's deal using every possible defense involving politicians, bankers and public relations advisors, among others.
This case deals with the problems facing MMC in three of its key business areas, which surfaced in quick succession in 2003 and 2004. Its focus is primarily on the reputation risks facing the firm, and how shareholder value can be destroyed when such risks materialize.
This case deals with the problems facing MMC in three of its key business areas, which surfaced in quick succession in 2003 and 2004. Its focus is primarily on the reputation risks facing the firm, and how shareholder value can be destroyed when such risks materialize.
This case focuses on broad-gauge strategic positioning and implementation in the global financial services sector.
This case focuses on broad-gauge strategic positioning and implementation in the global financial services sector.
This case focuses on Citigroups attempt to bolster its European presence by acquiring the investment banking business of Schroders PLC in 2000, following a conclusion on the part of key Schroders shareholders that the future of an independent Europe-based investment bank was limited.
This case focuses on Citigroups attempt to bolster its European presence by acquiring the investment banking business of Schroders PLC in 2000, following a conclusion on the part of key Schroders shareholders that the future of an independent Europe-based investment bank was limited.
The global insurance industry is in the process of dramatic transformation. Whereas reinsurance has historically been highly globalized, life and nonlife insurance have traditionally been confined to national markets by legal, tax and regulatory regimes.
The global insurance industry is in the process of dramatic transformation. Whereas reinsurance has historically been highly globalized, life and nonlife insurance have traditionally been confined to national markets by legal, tax and regulatory regimes.
The IPO of World Online on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange in the spring of 2000 triggered one of the most embarrassing stock market debacles in recent years, related to a transfer of ownership stakes by the firms CEO just prior to the offering and at a fraction of the offering price.
The IPO of World Online on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange in the spring of 2000 triggered one of the most embarrassing stock market debacles in recent years, related to a transfer of ownership stakes by the firms CEO just prior to the offering and at a fraction of the offering price.
The announced merger of J.P. Morgan and Chase Manhattan in September 2000, which became effective at the end of the year, was one of a series of major combinations in the financial services sector that is ongoing, particularly in the United States, Europe and Japan.
The announced merger of J.P. Morgan and Chase Manhattan in September 2000, which became effective at the end of the year, was one of a series of major combinations in the financial services sector that is ongoing, particularly in the United States, Europe and Japan.
This case looks at the strategy formulation and implementation in global private banking, from the perspective of the pre-eminent firm in this industry.
This case looks at the strategy formulation and implementation in global private banking, from the perspective of the pre-eminent firm in this industry.
Industrial Organisation of the Financial Services Sector
