Sovereign wealth funds: When oil finances global innovation
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.
Cryptocurrencies in institutional portfolios: Adoption is accelerating
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.
Private Equity & M&A: The Different Types of Due Diligence and Their Importance
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.
SPACs: Lessons from a boom and bust cycle (2020-2024)
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.
Jane Fraser: The first woman to head Citigroup and her impact on Wall Street
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.
Kaiko is a Paris-based blockchain analytics company that provides data from over a hundred centralized and decentralized exchanges to its partners such as Deutsche Boerse, ICE Global Network.
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.