Kevin concludes the topic of dividend policy. It compares two recent The Financial Times articles on the payment of dividends. The first looks at an increase in dividends at Lloyds TSB (The Financial Times 31 July 2007). The second looks at the

Dividend Policy - the impact of dividends on share price

Dec 3rd, 2007 5m

Kevin introduces the topic of Dividend Policy. It examines the impact of dividends on the share price. It features a recent article on dividend payments by AIM companies (The Financial Times 4 Oct 2007).

Capital Structure - financial distress

Nov 26th, 2007 5m 38s

Kevin examines the issue of financial distress. He examines this topic with the example of Eurotunnel plc

Capital Structure - gearing and why debt finance is cheaper

Nov 19th, 2007 8m 4s

Kevin looks at the topic of capital structure. In this episode we see why debt finance is normally much cheaper for companies than the alternative of issuing equity finance. We also examine various measures of gearing.

Share valuation techniques

Nov 12th, 2007 6m 59s

Kevin introduces the dividend valuation model. This is the key technique used for company valuations. We see how this can be used to place a value on the shares in the Pearson Group.

Share Valuations

Nov 5th, 2007 9m 1s

Kevin talks about share valuations. This podcast considers share valuation in the light of a number of current news stories including that of Northern Rock, who's shares have peaked and troughed recently.

The weighted average cost of capital

Oct 29th, 2007 6m 10s

Kevin considers the weighted average cost of capital

The Cost of Capital

Oct 15th, 2007 5m 58s

Kevin considers the cost of capital

Northern Rock, Convertibles and Syndicated loans

Oct 15th, 2007 7m 48s

Kevin presents a brief update on Northern Rock and then continues with his discussion on the bond markets

Crisis in the UK Money Markets

Oct 8th, 2007 8m 22s

You might have seen discussion in the papers/TV/radio of the current problems in the UK money markets. This is a great topic to cover as it relates well to a number of previous markets that Kevin has covered in this series.

Financial Times Data and Stock Market Indices

Oct 1st, 2007 7m 18s

Kevin walks the listener through how to read the financial pages of the FT, specifically talking about the role of figures in the financial pages.

Debt Finance

Oct 1st, 2007 5m 8s

This podcats introduces Debt Finance by looking at the problems in the subprime market in the US. This is clearly a current issue of great importance for Financial Markets. Kevin also looks at an article from the FT on the impact on UK Banks.

Bond Instruments

Oct 1st, 2007 8m 39s

This podcast sets out the key characteristics of bond instruments. It also defines convenants and suggests two useful self-review questions from the textbook.