In this article, Alexandre GANNE (ESSEC Business School, Global Bachelor in Business Administration (GBBA), 2025) shares his professional experience as Depositary Control Auditor at CACEIS Bank. About the company CACEIS Bank is a leading European financial institution specializing in asset servicing. A subsidiary of Crédit Agricole and Santander, CACEIS provides custody, depositary, and fund administration … Read more
In this article, Mathias DUMONT (ESSEC Business School, Global Bachelor in Business Administration (GBBA), 2022-2026) explains how weather risk impacts the pricing of agricultural derivatives like futures and options, and how climate-based data can be integrated into stochastic pricing models. Combining academic insights and practical examples, including a mini-case from the SimTrade Blé de France … Read more
In this article, Adelaide RIDER-NICHOLSON (ESSEC Business School, Global Bachelor in Business Administration (GBBA) – Exchange Student, 2025) shares their internship experience with the Government of Canada at the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. They explore the structure of the Ministry, its mandate, and their involvement in policy research and community engagement projects. About the … Read more
In this article, Snehasish CHINARA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2022-2025) explores the optimal capital structure for firms, which refers to the balance between debt and equity financing. This post dives into the article written by Modigliani and Miller (1958) which explores the case of no corporate tax and a … Read more
In this article, Snehasish CHINARA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2022-2025) explores the vital difference between solvency and insolvency—where solvency signals long-term financial health, and insolvency marks a tipping point of distress. Understanding this divide is key to assessing corporate resilience and recovery. Introduction to Solvency and Insolvency Solvency refers … Read more
In this article, Snehasish CHINARA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2022-2025) delves into liquidity and illiquidity, key concepts in the corporate world. Liquidity and Illiquidity Definitions Liquidity is an important economic concept that can be applied to individuals, companies and financial institutions. In this article, we deal with liquidity at … Read more
In this article, Nithisha CHALLA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management (MiM), 2021-2024) delves into Retained Earnings, providing a comprehensive analysis on type of retained earnings, explaining its theoretical foundations, discussing the other financial metrics compared to it, its valuation and limitations. Introduction Retained Earnings (RE) represent the portion of a … Read more
In this article, Nithisha CHALLA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management (MiM), 2021-2024) delves into Dividends, providing a comprehensive analysis on type of dividends, explaining its theoretical foundations, discussing the policy strategies, its valuation and limitations. Introduction Dividends are a fundamental component of shareholder returns, representing a direct distribution of a … Read more
In this article, Nithisha CHALLA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management (MiM), 2021-2024) delves into Greenwashing, providing a comprehensive analysis on forms of greenwashing, explaining its theoretical foundations, discussing the pros and cons in financial markets, and combating strategies. Introduction Greenwashing refers to the deceptive practice where companies exaggerate or falsely … Read more
In this article, Max ODEN (ESSEC Business School, Bachelor’s in Business Administration, 2021-25) shares his professional experience as an analyst intern working in the Leveraged Finance division at Haitong Bank in the Paris office. For those aspiring to work in Investment Banking but perhaps unsure which division which could perhaps suit you, this post provides … Read more
In this article, Anant JAIN (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) talks about the M&A trends in the FMCG sector. Introduction The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector plays an essential part in the global economy due to its high volume of goods and consistent consumer demand. It includes goods from … Read more
In this article, Anant JAIN (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) talks about hyperinflation in Argentina. Introduction Starting from the year 2018, Argentina has been battling one of the unsurpassed economic setbacks in its history. The economy is facing hyperinflation, widespread poverty, and debts that are simply too vast to … Read more
In this article, Daniel MEAGHER (Trinity College Dublin, BESS Final Year, 2021-2025) explains the Irish Real Estate Market with its trends, challenges, and opportunities. Ireland’s real estate market is at a critical crossroads. With housing shortages, soaring demand, and institutional investment set to surpass €3 billion in 2025, the sector has never been more pivotal. … Read more
In this article, Hongting LIU (ESSEC Business School, Strategy Management and International Business Program , 2021-2022) shares her first internship experience during the Bachelor as a Key account manager Assistant at Shenwan Hongyuan Securities Underwriting Sponsor Co., Ltd., one of China’s leading financial institutions. About the company Shenwan Hongyuan Securities is one of China’s largest … Read more
In this article, Anouk GHERCHANOC (IE University, Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA), 2021-2025) shares her experience as a financial analyst for companies in the French overseas territories in the 2IF Department of the Inter Invest Group. About Inter Invest Group Founded in 1991, the Inter Invest Group is a significant player in the financing and … Read more
In this article, Yann FONTAINE (head of Marketing of atometrics) and Sylvain GILIBERT (co-founder of atometrics) explain about the importance of data in finance to support small business managers. They discuss how their platform, atometrics, helps transform complex market data into actionable insights for small businesses and their stakeholders (like accountants, banks, brokers, and consultants) … Read more
In this article, Snehasish CHINARA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2022-2025) delves into the illiquidity, solvency and insolvency, key concepts in that connect financial distress and bankruptcy procedures. Illiquidity Illiquidity refers to the inability of a company or individual to convert assets into cash quickly enough to meet short-term … Read more
In this article, Snehasish CHINARA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2022-2025) explores the complexities of Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws in the United States, examining how this legal process impacts businesses facing financial distress. With insights into reorganisation (Chapter 11), this post provides a detailed overview of this chapter’s purpose, process, … Read more
