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Alban Rossard

Changpeng Zhao (CZ): The Rise and Fall of the King of Binance

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The story of Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, is that of a visionary entrepreneur who turned a simple idea into one of the most influential empires in the crypto industry. Born in China in 1977, CZ emigrated to Canada with his family during his teenage years. He entered the world of cryptocurrencies in 2013 when he joined Blockchain.info, a cryptocurrency trading platform.

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African fintech companies: When financial innovation transforms a continent

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Sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing a quiet but powerful financial revolution, driven by the explosion of local fintech companies. This transformation, often referred to as “financial leapfrogging,” shows how technology can bridge the gaps in traditional infrastructure and create new economic models.

Alban Rossard

Sovereign wealth funds: When oil finances global innovation

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Sovereign wealth funds, financial giants born out of oil surpluses, have profoundly transformed their investment approach over the past two decades. These public investment vehicles have become major players in global innovation, far beyond their initial role of preserving national wealth.

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Cryptocurrencies in institutional portfolios: Adoption is accelerating

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The adoption of cryptocurrencies by financial institutions marks a historic turning point in the world of finance. What was considered just a few years ago to be a speculative asset reserved for technology enthusiasts has now become a serious component of the portfolios of the world's largest asset managers.

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Private Equity & M&A: The Different Types of Due Diligence and Their Importance

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In the world of mergers and acquisitions and private equity, due diligence is a crucial step that determines the success or failure of a transaction. This in-depth investigation allows risks to be assessed, opportunities to be validated, and the true value of a target company to be determined.

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SPACs: Lessons from a boom and bust cycle (2020-2024)

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SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) experienced spectacular growth between 2020 and 2021, before undergoing a sharp correction. This investment vehicle, often referred to as a “blank check,” transformed the landscape of initial public offerings before revealing its limitations.

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Jane Fraser: The first woman to head Citigroup and her impact on Wall Street

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Jane Fraser made financial history in 2021 by becoming the first woman to head a major American bank, Citigroup. Her exceptional career path offers a fascinating case study in leadership in a traditionally male-dominated sector.

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The best countries around the world to do an internship in finance

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Many places around the world are perfect for a finance internship. Find out where !

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Takeover bids: Strategies and defence mechanisms

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Takeover bids are one of the most dramatic and strategic mechanisms in the financial markets. Whether friendly or hostile, they enable a company to acquire control of another publicly traded company by approaching its shareholders directly.

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