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
In this article, Majd MAHRSI (ESSEC Business School, Global Bachelor in Business Administration (GBBA), 2021-2025) shares his professional experience during a six-month internship in the Deals department at PwC Tunisia. This experience provided me with invaluable insights into the world of finance and consulting. About PwC Tunisia PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one of the Big Four … Read more
In this article, Andrea ALOSCARI (ESSEC Business School, Global Bachelor in Business Administration (GBBA) – 2024-2025) shares his professional experience as a Summer Intern in the Corporate & Investment Banking Division of IMI – Intesa Sanpaolo. About IMI – Intesa Sanpaolo IMI – Intesa Sanpaolo is one of the largest and known banking groups in … Read more
In this article, Snehasish CHINARA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2022-2025) delves into the intricacies of bankruptcy laws, focusing on the pivotal role of Chapter 7 in the United States. This legal framework governs the liquidation process, providing a structured approach for businesses facing severe financial distress. By examining the … Read more
In this article, Snehasish CHINARA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2022-2025) explores the complexities of Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws in the United States, examining how these legal processes impact businesses facing financial distress. With insights into liquidation (Chapter 7) and reorganization (Chapter 11), this post provides a … Read more
