Honours https://business.adelaide.edu.au/ en An Investment in the Future: Mark Samson's honours research in corporate decision making https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/05/an-investment-in-the-future-mark-samsons-honours-research-in-corporate In the space of a year, Mark was able to conduct original research, develop specialised knowledge in finance, advance his critical thinking abilities and set himself apart from other graduates in the job market. November 05 2020 Jenny Nguyen https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/05/an-investment-in-the-future-mark-samsons-honours-research-in-corporate Undergraduate Finance to Graduate Banker: Brett Baguley's reflections on the honours program https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/05/undergraduate-finance-to-graduate-banker-brett-baguleys-reflections-on-the ​​​​​Brett’s undergraduate studies and his honours year put him on track to secure a coveted role as a Graduate Analyst with Commonwealth Bank Australia, commencing in 2021. These are the in-depth skills that Brett believes were critical in helping him develop confidence in the competitive graduate job market. November 05 2020 Jenny Nguyen https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/05/undergraduate-finance-to-graduate-banker-brett-baguleys-reflections-on-the Value and growth at home and abroad https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/02/value-and-growth-at-home-and-abroad When investing in firms whether they have high-growth prospects (such as Afterpay) or offer long-term value (such as mining companies and banks), finding the optimal outcome for investments requires more research, especially when considering the possibility of investing your money abroad.  November 02 2020 Jenny Nguyen https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/02/value-and-growth-at-home-and-abroad Gender bias amongst mutual fund managers https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/02/gender-bias-amongst-mutual-fund-managers Do female fund managers generate better risk objective returns, by reducing churn (portfolio turnover) and with lower active weights and active share? November 02 2020 Jenny Nguyen https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/02/gender-bias-amongst-mutual-fund-managers Using finance theory to maximize reward-to-risk ratio https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/02/using-finance-theory-to-maximize-reward-to-risk-ratio Finance theory suggests that the individual should be looking to maximize their reward-to-risk ratio (or Sharpe ratio. A common choice facing many individuals is either the selection of superannuation funds when they start a new job or the selection of a broad category of funds (growth, balanced or conservative) for superannuation purposes. November 02 2020 Jenny Nguyen https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/02/using-finance-theory-to-maximize-reward-to-risk-ratio Executive Compensation: CEO Pay Ratio and the impacts of mandatory disclosure https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/02/executive-compensation-ceo-pay-ratio-and-the-impacts-of-mandatory-disclosure Critics contend, however, that the CEO Pay Ratio provides little value due to managerial discretion in identifying median employees and computing their pay. Moreover, organizational differences could limit the comparability of the ratio across companies, including those within the same industry. November 02 2020 Jenny Nguyen https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/02/executive-compensation-ceo-pay-ratio-and-the-impacts-of-mandatory-disclosure Understanding Financial Market Linkages and Bank Systemic Risk https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/02/understanding-financial-market-linkages-and-bank-systemic-risk Research the source of bank systemic risk and the way in which contagion is proliferated throughout the financial system. November 02 2020 Jenny Nguyen https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/11/02/understanding-financial-market-linkages-and-bank-systemic-risk Research Idea: Business leaders and market uncertainty https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/10/30/research-idea-business-leaders-and-market-uncertainty Recent research on overconfidence CEOs found that CEO overconfidence has significant impact on firms’ innovation and Mergers and Acquisition activities. For example, due to their psychological bias, such CEOs tend to underestimate the uncertainty and overestimate firm’s future prospects. October 30 2020 Jenny Nguyen https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/10/30/research-idea-business-leaders-and-market-uncertainty 5 Reasons to do a one-year Honours program https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/07/31/5-reasons-to-do-a-one-year-honours-program An honours degree is a logical next-step, whether you’re looking to distinguish yourself with a competitive edge, explore a topic of your passion or fast-track your pathway towards graduate research study. July 31 2020 Reena H Narinder Singh https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/07/31/5-reasons-to-do-a-one-year-honours-program Research Idea: Shaping Markets https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/07/31/research-idea-shaping-markets Traditionally, marketers have focused on understanding characteristics of markets and on reacting or adapting to them based on that understanding. Today, this perspective has changed from a reactive to a proactive approach. July 31 2020 Reena H Narinder Singh https://business.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2020/07/31/research-idea-shaping-markets