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Why some investors perform better during crises than in bull markets

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Periods of financial crisis have always acted as a revealer. While some investors suffer heavy losses, others manage not only to preserve their capital, but sometimes to achieve their best performances. Conversely, these same investors may appear more restrained during prolonged bull markets.

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Career in finance: should you prioritise early specialisation or a generalist path?

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For many finance students, one of the first structuring decisions concerns career positioning: should one specialise very early in a specific role, or instead build a more generalist path before refining one’s orientation?

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Daniel Křetínský: the career of an atypical European investor and a source of inspiration for finance students

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A singular figure in European capitalism, Daniel Křetínský has established himself in less than twenty years as one of the most influential and discreet investors on the continent. At the head of an empire built around energy, infrastructure, retail and media, he embodies an approach to private investment based on the long term.

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Investor Relations teams in private equity: a key role at the heart of the investor relationship

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Long perceived as peripheral functions, Investor Relations (IR) teams now occupy a central position within private equity funds. As the industry becomes more structured, regulated, and professionalized, investor relations are becoming a major strategic issue. IR teams are now at the heart of the credibility, growth, and sustainability of management companies.

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Support Functions in Private Equity: Why They Can Be an Attractive Career Path for Students Interested in Private Equity

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Private equity is often viewed through the lens of investment teams. Analysts, associates, and partners command attention, embodying the most visible image of the sector: deal selection, financial modeling, negotiation, and value creation. Yet, this view remains incomplete. Behind every successful fund lies a structured organization, supported by essential functions that ensure the smooth operation of the platform.

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How to Maintain a Work-Life Balance in M&A: Myth or Achievable Reality?

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The M&A profession is often associated with demanding hours, constant pressure and near-constant availability. For many students and young analysts, joining an M&A team means accepting a lasting imbalance between their professional and personal lives.

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Why Private Equity Funds Are Increasingly Valuing Operational Profiles

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For a long time, private equity was perceived as a world dominated by pure finance. Funds almost exclusively favoured candidates with backgrounds in investment banking, strategy consulting or transactional auditing, who were capable of structuring complex transactions and modelling sophisticated financial scenarios.

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Working in Finance Outside Paris and London: Myth or Genuine Career Opportunity?

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Paris and London have long occupied a central place in the collective imagination when it comes to careers in finance. These two cities are home to major investment banks, international funds and a significant proportion of opportunities for young graduates. However, this view tends to obscure a more nuanced reality: finance is no longer limited to these two capitals.

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The Dutch Tulip Crisis: the birth of a speculative bubble and foundational lessons for finance

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The tulip crisis, which occurred in the United Provinces in the 17th century, is often considered the first documented speculative bubble in economic history. Although it took place a long time ago, it remains an essential reference for understanding the mechanisms of financial euphoria, excessive speculation and sudden price collapses.

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