Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs): A Key Player in Corporate Credit Markets
In today’s complex financial landscape, perfectly balancing between risk and reward can be
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- Mar 18
- 2 min
Climate Action 100+: Has the organisation gone toothless?
There have been growing concerns for Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), an organisation dedicated to stimulating the most polluting companies...
- Mar 18
- 2 min
Would a World Government Benefit the Global Economy
The world is faced with many global issues that it is troubled with solving. Many organisations such as the United Nations and the World...
- Mar 18
- 2 min
Malaysia and Semiconductor Chips: A Triumph or Disaster Waiting to Happen?
Semiconductor chips – one of the key building blocks of phones, computers and even cars – have been a source of geopolitical tension...
- Mar 18
- 3 min
Red, Blue and Green: What are the ESG aims of the Republicans and the Democrats in the upcoming 2024 elections?
The upcoming presidential election in November is an event I’m sure many are eagerly awaiting. As the Blues and the Reds battle it out...
- Mar 18
- 2 min
Onshoring and Infrastructure Acts Propel 2024 Construction Winners
The construction sector enters 2024 under the shadow of recent economic challenges, including soaring material costs and labour...
- Mar 18
- 2 min
UK Government's Clampdown on Foreign Ownership: The Telegraph Media Group Saga
In what seems to be an ever-going saga, the sale of the Telegraph Media Group has, once more, taken another drastic turn as new...
- Mar 18
- 2 min
An introduction to the Sales & Trading division
The sales and trading division of an investment bank is a front-office role and is more commonly known as the global markets division,...
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Hedge Funds, Futures and Cocoa: Why is the Price of Chocolate Rising?
Amassing almost 70% of the world’s production, Ivory Coast and Ghana are the top two producers of cocoa beans. Given that cocoa is a key...
- Mar 4
- 3 min
The PIF's Play for English Rugby: Financial Relief or Sports Washing?
In a move that could reshape the landscape of English rugby, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is reportedly in...
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Chips on the Table: India's Bold Bid to Power the Future
The semiconductor industry stands as the backbone of modern technology, fuelling advancements from smartphones to satellites. As global...
- Mar 4
- 4 min
What division of an investment bank is right for me?
The term “investment banking” can be an ambiguous and misunderstood phrase, as most students do not fully understand what is entailed...
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Major Industry Event: Launch of Next-Generation Electric Vehicles at Auto Expo 2024
The automotive industry witnessed a groundbreaking event this week as leading manufacturers unveiled their next-generation electric...
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Albania's Path to the EU: Navigating the Accession Process and Its Strategic Significance
Albania's journey towards European Union membership is emblematic of its commitment to comprehensive economic and political reforms,...
- Feb 19
- 4 min
Semiconductors: An Overview
If you are familiar with the term “semiconductor”, you can most likely be identified as one of these two: a tech enthusiast (or a “geek”,...
- Feb 19
- 2 min
AI in Law: A Brief Overview
A survey conducted by Lexis Nexis found that 95% of UK lawyers anticipate Artificial Intelligence (AI) will significantly influence the...
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Inflation & Hunger: How Does Argentina Plan to Get Itself Out of the Inflationary Quagmire?
Compared to January 2023, prices in Latin America’s third largest economy, Argentina, have risen at an annual rate of 254.2 per cent....
- Feb 19
- 2 min
RedBird IMI's Billion-dollar Move: All3Media Acquisition Unveiled
RedBird IMI, a joint venture by Gerry Cardinale’s private equity firm RedBird Capital Partners, and International Media Investments...
- Feb 19
- 2 min
The UK’s and EU’s war on ESG Ratings and what this means for investors and consultants.
ESG ratings have become a hot topic in recent years with many investors looking to find financial products which align with their...
- Feb 19
- 3 min
How safe are bond investments
Bonds are a fixed income instrument which involves an issuer (usually a government or a business) owing an investor a set amount of money...
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