Author Archives: Akshit GUPTA

Eurozone Crisis 2011

Eurozone Crisis 2011 This article written by Akshit Gupta (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the real life case of the Eurozone Crisis 2011. Introduction The Eurozone Crisis, also called the European sovereign debt crisis, took place between … Continue reading

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Quote stuffing

Quote stuffing This article written by Akshit Gupta (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2022) presents the concept of quote stuffing which is a type of market manipulation practice seen across financial markets. Introduction Quote Stuffing is the practice of … Continue reading

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Insider trading

Insider trading This article written by Akshit Gupta (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2022) presents the concept of Insider Trading. Definition Inside information refers to non-public information about a listed company, that can significantly affect its stock price if … Continue reading

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Examples for illegal insider trading

Examples for illegal insider trading This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents famous examples of insider trading seen across financial markets. As discussed in the previous post, Illegal Insider … Continue reading

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2021-2023) presents the structure and functioning of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Introduction The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is … Continue reading

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Regulations in financial markets

Regulations in financial markets This article written by Akshit Gupta (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2022) presents the regulations that exist in financial markets. Definition of financial regulation Financial regulation is a type of regulations or laws that help … Continue reading

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AMF

Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2022) presents the structure and functioning of Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Introduction The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) is an independent financial … Continue reading

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Trader – Job description

Trader – Job description This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the job description of a Trader. Definition Trading in financial markets refers to the buying and selling of … Continue reading

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Was there insider trading before September 11?

Was there insider trading before September 11? This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the case whether there was insider trading before September 11?. Introduction The plane crash on … Continue reading

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High Close

High close This article written by Akshit Gupta (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2022) presents the technique of High Close, which is a type of market manipulation in financial markets. Definition High close is a form of market manipulation … Continue reading

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Corner of Volkswagen

The corner of Volkswagen (2008) This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the real life case of the Corner of Volkswagen, which is a very infamous example of market … Continue reading

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Financial Analyst – Job Description

Financial Analyst – Job Description This article written by Akshit Gupta (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2022) presents the job description of a Financial Analyst. Introduction A financial analyst is an individual who is responsible for making financial and … Continue reading

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Market maker – Job Description

Market maker – Job Description This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) describes the job of a Market Maker. Definition A market maker is a market participant in the financial … Continue reading

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Corner

Corner This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the technique of Cornering, which is a type of market manipulation in financial markets. Introduction Cornering a market refers to the … Continue reading

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David Ricardo

David Ricardo (1772-1823) This article written by Akshit Gupta (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2022) presents the portrait of David Ricardo, who is a well-known economist. Introduction David Ricardo, born in England in 1772, is one of the most … Continue reading

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Price Fixing

Price fixing This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the concept of Price Fixing. Definition Price fixing refers to an agreement between two or more participants operating in a … Continue reading

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Spoofing

Spoofing This article written by Akshit Gupta (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2022) presents the technique of spoofing, which is a type of market manipulation in financial markets. Definition Spoofing is a form of market … Continue reading

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Market manipulation

Market manipulation This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022). presents the concept of market manipulation. Definition Market manipulation refers to a deliberate attempt made by a person or a group … Continue reading

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Analysis of the movie Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

Analysis of the movie Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps This article written by Akshit Gupta (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) analyzes the movie Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) and explains the key financial … Continue reading

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The animals of finance

The animals of finance This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2022) analyzes the animals of finance used as metaphors. Financial markets are a common marketplace where trading of different securities (stocks, bonds, foreign currencies, … Continue reading

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