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The number and volume of cross-border investments have increased significantly around the world in recent years. Deals involving Chinese companies have been a major factor contributing to this trend; the slowing of China’s economic growth and the depreciation of Renminbi have increased investors’ appetite for high yield capital growth.
In 2016, the value of Chinese cross-border mergers and acquisitions hit $36 billion in the U.S. and $72 billion in Europe—up from $5 billion and $13 billion in 2015, respectively. With the main motives for this expansion being technology acquisition and expansion into new markets, it seems reasonable to expect the trend to continue on in 2017.
In this seminar, Prof. David Yu, Adjunct Professor of Finance at NYU Shanghai and certified aviation appraiser, will look at the current trends, drivers and lessons learnt in cross-border investments by using the aviation industry as an example.
Topics include:
About Master of Science in Global Finance Program (MSGF):
Established in 2007, the MS in Global Finance Program is an educational joint venture between the HKUST Business School and the NYU Stern School of Business.
This program provides a rewarding learning experience with classes held in three world financial centers – Hong Kong, New York and Shanghai. Courses are taught by HKUST and NYU Stern faculty, and dynamic interactions among experienced finance executives from more than 10 countries provide practical insights in the global market place.
The comprehensive curriculum is designed to enable participants to better understand the global implications of financial issues in today’s markets. The updated curriculum will include two new courses: one in FinTech and one in Behavioral Finance.
In 2016, the value of Chinese cross-border mergers and acquisitions hit $36 billion in the U.S. and $72 billion in Europe—up from $5 billion and $13 billion in 2015, respectively. With the main motives for this expansion being technology acquisition and expansion into new markets, it seems reasonable to expect the trend to continue on in 2017.
In this seminar, Prof. David Yu, Adjunct Professor of Finance at NYU Shanghai and certified aviation appraiser, will look at the current trends, drivers and lessons learnt in cross-border investments by using the aviation industry as an example.
Topics include:
- Overview of cross-border investments
- Recent developments in cross-border investments
- Lessons from cross-border investments in the aviation industry
About Master of Science in Global Finance Program (MSGF):
Established in 2007, the MS in Global Finance Program is an educational joint venture between the HKUST Business School and the NYU Stern School of Business.
This program provides a rewarding learning experience with classes held in three world financial centers – Hong Kong, New York and Shanghai. Courses are taught by HKUST and NYU Stern faculty, and dynamic interactions among experienced finance executives from more than 10 countries provide practical insights in the global market place.
The comprehensive curriculum is designed to enable participants to better understand the global implications of financial issues in today’s markets. The updated curriculum will include two new courses: one in FinTech and one in Behavioral Finance.
