Financial Management

As the newly-hired pension fund management team for a Multinational Corporation, you are responsible for managing the $100 Million portfolio on behalf of the association. The monies are currently 100% invested in cash and cash equivalents. 

Write a paper of 2400 word min, as follows:

1. Determine an appropriate asset allocation percentage between fixed income, stocks, and cash, in accordance with a moderately conservative risk-tolerance investment policy.   
   • Describe, and defend your selections of Capital Markets Securities investment categories that would be suitable given the policy parameters and constraints of your directives. With regard to your securities selections: 
   • Consider types of securities, maturities, 
   • Credit ratings if appropriate, and other important criteria. 
   • You have also been instructed to add an international component to aid in diversification efforts. 
2. This multinational corporation has a satellite branch in London, England. The financial statement below reflects this year’s income statement for this branch. Please provide the income statement below converted into US Dollars. Discuss accounting exposure and the impact it may have on profits.   

 

Q & R Manufacturing Income Statement 2012 [British Pounds]
Sales	100,000
Cost of goods sold (COGS)	75,000
Gross profit	25,000
selling expenses	(15,000)
administrative expenses	(1,000)
marketing expenses	(2,000)
Profit	7,000

 

1. As a Multinational Corporation, there are many reasons why currencies trade hands including import and export transactions, foreign direct and portfolio investments, borrowing and lending money, and for raising equity capital. 
   • Identify the major characteristics of the foreign exchange market.  
   • How do governments control the flow of currencies across national borders?   

• Must be apa format
• Must be at least 2400 word min.
• Must include abstract page, and at least reference page