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Author Archives: Alexandre VERLET
The return of inflation
The return of inflation In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2017-2021) explains how inflation could become an issue again for the first time in 40 years. Inflation is not something we usually worry about. In … Continue reading
The NFTs, a new gold rush?
The NFTs, a new gold rush? In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2017-2021) explores the latest tech trend, which could revolutionize the art market and so much more. These three letters are on everyone’s lips right … Continue reading
Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2017-2021) explores explores the latest and most fashionable investment trend. They are everywhere on the news, in (young) people’s daily conversations, and probably in a corner of your head … Continue reading
Inflation and the economic crisis of the 1970s and 1980s
Inflation and the economic crisis of the 1970s and 1980s In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2017-2021) goes back on the inflation issue of 1970’s/1980’s and the lessons it teaches us … Continue reading
Throwback to the Karlsruhe vs ECB fight, one year ago
Throwback to the Karlsruhe vs ECB fight, one year ago In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2017-2021) explores the legal thriller of 2020, in which the opposition between German orthodoxy and … Continue reading
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Women in Finance
Women in Finance In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2017-2021) explores the potential causes and solutions of women’s underrepresentation in the financial sector. It is no secret to anyone that women … Continue reading
Understanding financial derivatives: futures
In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2017-2021) explains why financial markets invented futures and how they function. Where do futures come from and how are they different from forwards? Sometimes, derivatives … Continue reading
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Who will become London’s heir as Europe’s main financial center in the wake of Brexit?
Who will become London’s heir as Europe’s main financial center in the wake of Brexit? In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2017-2021) explores the Brexit’s consequences on the City’s monopoly over … Continue reading
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Classic brain teasers from real-life interviews
Classic brain teasers from real-life interviews In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2017-2021) provides 10 brain teasers from real-life investment bank interviews, and explains simple ways to solve it. In most finance interviews, applicants … Continue reading
Understanding financial derivatives: swaps
Understanding financial derivatives: swaps In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2017-2021) explains why financial markets invented swaps and how they function. The origins of swaps The origins of swaps lie in … Continue reading
Understanding financial derivatives: forwards
Understanding financial derivatives: forwards In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2017-2021) explains why financial markets invented forwards and how they function. What’s a forward? A forward is a derivative that is rather simple to understand. … Continue reading
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Working in finance: trading
Working in finance: trading In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2017-2021) describes in detail the daily routine of a trader. An iconic, yet unknown position Trading is undoubtedly the most iconic … Continue reading
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The GameStop saga
The GameStop saga In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) explains the GameStop saga. Why does the app “Robinhood” bears its name so well? Did hedge funds actually kneeled down before … Continue reading
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