Monthly Archives: November 2022

A quick review of the Equity Research analyst’s job…

In this article, Louis DETALLE (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2020-2023) explains what an Equity Researcher works on, on a daily basis. What does Equity Research consist in? The objective of equity research is to make … Continue reading

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A quick interview with an Asset Manager at Vontobel…

In this article, Louis DETALLE (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2020-2023) interviews an asset manager at Vontobel to better understand their daily work. Hello, what is your background? I went to business school and chose to … Continue reading

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Market efficiency: the case study of Yes bank in India

Market efficiency: the case study of Yes bank in India In this article, Aamey MEHTA (ESSEC Business School, Master in Finance, Singapore campus, 2022-2023) explains the key financial concept of market efficiency. What is Market Efficiency? An informationally efficient market … Continue reading

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My experience as a credit analyst at Wells Fargo

My experience as a credit analyst at Wells Fargo In this article, Aamey MEHTA (ESSEC Business School, Master in Finance, Singapore campus, 2022-2023) shares his experience as a credit analyst at Wells Fargo. The Company Wells Fargo is the fourth … Continue reading

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What are rating agencies and what are used they for?

In this article, Louis DETALLE (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2020-2023) explains what are the different rating agencies and what are they used for? What is a rating agency? The purpose of a rating agency is … Continue reading

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A quick review of the tax specialist’s job…

In this article, Louis DETALLE (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2020-2023) explains what a tax specialist works on, on a daily basis. What does the tax specialist’s job consist in? A tax lawyer’s main task is … Continue reading

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How does a takeover bid work & how is it regulated?

In this article, Louis DETALLE (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2020-2023) explains how takeover bids and public tender offers work… What is a takeover bid? A takeover bid is a transaction launched by a company or … Continue reading

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How is a decision made by companies?

In this article, Louis DETALLE (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole – Master in Management, 2020-2023) explains how companies are organized to undertake the decision-making process… What is a shareholder? A shareholder is a person who owns part of the company’s … Continue reading

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Exchange-traded funds and Tracking Error

Exchange-traded funds and Tracking Error In this article, Micha FISHER (University of Mannheim, MSc. Management, 2021-2023) explains the concept of Tracking Error in the context of exchange traded funds (ETF). This article will offer a short introduction to the concept … Continue reading

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Financial markets are not accounting enough for the Ukraine-Russia conflict

Financial markets are not accounting enough for the Ukraine-Russia conflict In this article, Henri VANDECASTEELE (ESSEC Business School, Master in Strategy & Management of International Business (MS SMIB), 2021-2022) reflects on the Ukrain-Russia conflict. Geopolitical events and financial markets Normally … Continue reading

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