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There is a pressing need for global reform of inheritance taxation systems. On average, only 0.5% of total tax revenues are sourced from inheritance taxes across the 24 OECD countries that levy them. If designed properly, inheritance taxes could play a greater role in raising revenues for cash-strapped authorities seeking to overcome mounting public deficits.
Reference 6748
Published 16 May 2022
Length 9 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Global
There is a pressing need for global reform of inheritance taxation systems. On average, only 0.5% of total tax revenues are sourced from inheritance taxes across the 24 OECD countries that levy them. If designed properly, inheritance taxes could play a greater role in raising revenues for cash-strapped authorities seeking to overcome mounting public deficits.
In a historic agreement on 8 October 2021, 136 countries approved the OECD two-pillar solution in a major overhaul of the century-old international taxation system. At the G20 Summit in Rome on 30 October 2021, the leaders of the world’s biggest economies endorsed the two-pillar solution, decades in the making but which will be implemented in 2023.
Reference 6727
Published 07 Feb 2022
Length 14 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Global
Industry Banking
In a historic agreement on 8 October 2021, 136 countries approved the OECD two-pillar solution in a major overhaul of the century-old international taxation system. At the G20 Summit in Rome on 30 October 2021, the leaders of the world’s biggest economies endorsed the two-pillar solution, decades in the making but which will be implemented in 2023.
The credit card unit of a commercial bank needs to come up with a data-driven model to predict which credit customers will default.
Reference 6722
Published 11 Jan 2022
Length 3 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Asia
Industry Banking
The credit card unit of a commercial bank needs to come up with a data-driven model to predict which credit customers will default.
Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is preparing a bid for leading US car rental agency Hertz. By replacing Hertz’s top managers, improving capital management and driving down operating costs, CD&R sees an opportunity to nearly double EBITDA. However, the turnaround involves significant risks, which CD&R must weigh in preparing its bidding strategy.
Reference 6355
Published 23 Apr 2018
Length 15 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region North America
Industry Private Equity
Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is preparing a bid for leading US car rental agency Hertz. By replacing Hertz’s top managers, improving capital management and driving down operating costs, CD&R sees an opportunity to nearly double EBITDA. However, the turnaround involves significant risks, which CD&R must weigh in preparing its bidding strategy.
The case focuses on the ill-fated relationship between the LIA, Libya’s new sovereign wealth fund, and Goldman Sachs, and the ultimately disastrous $1.2 billion derivatives (elephant) trades the LIA entered into in early 2008 on Goldman’s advice.
The analysis deals with basic derivative instruments, terminology and concepts (e.g., leverage, counterparty risk) as well as valuation issues both intui
Reference 6274
Published 24 Sep 2018
Length 10 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Middle-East
Industry Financial Services, Banking, Investment Banking
The case focuses on the ill-fated relationship between the LIA, Libya’s new sovereign wealth fund, and Goldman Sachs, and the ultimately disastrous $1.2 billion derivatives (elephant) trades the LIA entered into in early 2008 on Goldman’s advice.
The analysis deals with basic derivative instruments, terminology and concepts (e.g., leverage, counterparty risk) as well as valuation issues both intui
In 2011, Ingersoll-Rand (IR) decided to divest its refrigeration equipment subsidiary, Hussmann International. However, the routine auction process for the non-core asset went awry when both Hussmann’s performance and external finance markets weakened significantly during the due diligence period.
Reference 6251
Published 30 Jan 2017
Length 35 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region North America
Industry Private Equity, Security and Investigations
In 2011, Ingersoll-Rand (IR) decided to divest its refrigeration equipment subsidiary, Hussmann International. However, the routine auction process for the non-core asset went awry when both Hussmann’s performance and external finance markets weakened significantly during the due diligence period.
Bell Canada, a publicly listed Canadian telecom firm, receives takeover offers from LBO (leveraged buyout) firms. A strategic acquirer, Telus, is also potentially interested.
Reference 5737
Published 28 Jan 2013
Length 29 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region North America
Industry Investment Management
Bell Canada, a publicly listed Canadian telecom firm, receives takeover offers from LBO (leveraged buyout) firms. A strategic acquirer, Telus, is also potentially interested.
MAS Holdings is a family-owned manufacturer of women's apparel, founded by three brothers who have built the firm into a US$570 million business. Clients include the biggest brands in lingerie and sportswear. The textile industry makes up 50% of Sri Lankan exports, especially from China. The case is about using corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool in global competition.
Reference 5347
Published 03 Jan 2006
Length 25 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Asia
Industry Apparel and Fashion
MAS Holdings is a family-owned manufacturer of women's apparel, founded by three brothers who have built the firm into a US$570 million business. Clients include the biggest brands in lingerie and sportswear. The textile industry makes up 50% of Sri Lankan exports, especially from China. The case is about using corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool in global competition.
In 2002, China became the worlds number-one recipient of inward foreign direct investment (FDI). One of the major attractions was Chinas entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in December 2001. Spanish firms, which had previously had a major focus on Latin America, participated in the general enthusiasm.
Reference 5128
Published 01 Oct 2004
Length 16 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Asia
Industry Computer Software, Food and Beverages Production, Wine and Spirits
In 2002, China became the worlds number-one recipient of inward foreign direct investment (FDI). One of the major attractions was Chinas entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in December 2001. Spanish firms, which had previously had a major focus on Latin America, participated in the general enthusiasm.
