Monthly Archives: May 2021

Career in finance

Career in finance In this article, Anna BARBERO (ESSEC Business School, Master in Strategy & Management of International Business (SMIB), 2020-2021) discusses various aspects of a financial career. I had the opportunity to talk with Alexis Fontana (ESSEC Alumni and … Continue reading

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Credit Rating Agencies

Credit Rating Agencies In this article, Raphaël ROERO DE CORTANZE (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2019-2022) explains how credit rating agencies work. What are Credit Rating Agencies? Credit Rating Agencies are private companies whose main activity … Continue reading

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The Internal Rate of Return

The Internal Rate of Return In this article, Raphaël ROERO DE CORTANZE (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2019-2022) explains the financial concept of internal rate of return (IRR). What is the Internal Rate of Return? The … Continue reading

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Corporate debt

Corporate debt In this article, Rodolphe Chollat-Namy (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2019-2023) introduces you to corporate debt. Investors seek to determine how the different characteristics of a bond can influence its intrinsic value in order to know … Continue reading

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Bond risks

Bond risks In this article, Rodolphe CHOLLAT-NAMY (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2019-2023) introduces you to bond risks. Holding bonds exposes you to fluctuations in its price, both up and down. Nevertheless, bonds offer the guarantee of a … Continue reading

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Bond valuation

Bond valuation In this article, Rodolphe CHOLLAT-NAMY (ESSEC Business School, i>Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2019-2023) introduces you to bond valuation. Investors seek to determine how the different characteristics of a bond can influence its intrinsic value in order to know whether … Continue reading

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WallStreetBets

WallStreetBets In this article, Shruti CHAND (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2020-2022) explains what WallStreetBets is about. This read will help you get started with understanding WallStreetBets and understand its impact in the stock market. Meaning of WallStreet Bets … Continue reading

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Consumer Confidence Index

Consumer Confidence Index In this article, Bijal Gandhi (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2019-2022) elaborates on the concept of Consumer Confidence Index. This reading will help you understand the meaning, calculation, and importance of consumer confidence index. Introduction The … Continue reading

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Purchasing Managers’ Index

Purchasing Managers’ Index In this article, Bijal GANDHI (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2019-2022) elaborates on the concept of Purchasing Managers’ Index This read will help you understand the formulation of PMI and it’s importance for … Continue reading

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Credit Rating

Credit Rating In this article, Bijal GANDHI (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2019-2022) elaborates on the concept of Credit Rating. This reading will help you understand the meaning, types, and importance of credit rating. Introduction Credit … Continue reading

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