Razorpay

AUGUST 9, 2023

Regular individuals have retail banks. Huge corporations have investment banks. The answer: Merchant banks. Merchant banks are a very important part of the financial ecosystem, since they support the largest chunk of businesses – the mid-sized ones. What is a Merchant Bank?

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The TRADE

MARCH 25, 2024

Most recently, Tan held a global portfolio trading position, which included trading global equities with strategy implementation via algorithms, crossing networks and global portfolio trading desks. Elsewhere in his career, Tan served at Maybank Investment Banking Group in an equity sales trading role.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 15, 2023

By implementing hedging techniques, professionals can minimize risk exposure and secure their portfolios. Hedging serves as an indispensable tool for ensuring stability and safeguarding investments in an unpredictable financial environment. Options provide flexibility and are often employed to hedge against price fluctuations.

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The TRADE

JUNE 19, 2023

He also spent several years at Goldman Sachs in a risk management and product control role. Prior to that, he spent six and a half years at State Street Global Markets in a portfolio solutions role. Previously, Williams served as an investment account manager at Northern Trust.

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The TRADE

JULY 12, 2023

“We look forward to partnering with Barclays to enable its clients to gain clearing efficiencies through netting and portfolio margining at the largest CDS CCP in Europe,” said Frank Soussan, global head of LCH CDSClear.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Value at Risk , commonly referred to as VaR, seeks to quantify the maximum potential loss an investment portfolio could face over a specified period for a given confidence interval. The choice depends on the nature of the portfolio and the objectives of the risk management exercise.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Success in this environment requires solutions that can scale, flexibility in workflows, interoperability of services through APIs, increased transparency and analytics for portfolio performance. The $549 million penalties underscore the urgency for a paradigm shift in risk management.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

I explained the reasons for Silicon Valley Bank’s failure in last week’s article : incompetent risk management, massive losses on HTM securities, and a run on the bank that created the need to sell securities at a loss and get cash to cover the withdrawals. They may keep some CS investment bankers in the U.S.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 15, 2023

If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. It can help inform investment strategies, particularly in relation to market timing, risk management, and portfolio rebalancing.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In a financial setting, quality planning might involve setting standards for investment evaluations, defining risk management protocols, or outlining due diligence procedures for potential acquisitions. Consequently, they managed to increase Team Health's enterprise value, leading to a successful exit in 2020.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Role of WTO in Private Equity, Investment Banking, and Corporate Finance The World Trade Organization (WTO) serves as a linchpin in the realm of international trade, thereby indirectly shaping the global finance industry. When countries can resolve trade issues through dialogue, the investment climate remains favorable.

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Razorpay

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Exclusive Investment Opportunities Private banking clients gain access to investment products and opportunities not available to the general public, such as: Private equity and hedge funds. Alternative investments, including real estate, commodities, and luxury assets. Flexible credit lines for liquidity needs.

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Peak Frameworks

JULY 20, 2023

If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. Including non-correlated assets in a portfolio can further reduce vulnerability to market fluctuations.

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Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Amazon with its expansive service portfolio, ranging from e-commerce to cloud computing, employs a hybrid structure, allowing it to maintain efficiency at scale. Risk management: A company's structure can be a proxy for its risk profile. A decentralized structure might imply a diversified risk, for instance.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Advantages of Having a Subsidiary Risk Management Subsidiaries can isolate liabilities, ensuring that financial or legal issues in one entity don't impact others. Diversification benefits arise when different subsidiaries operate in varied industries, just as Berkshire Hathaway does with its vast portfolio of companies.

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Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For example, during economic downturns, companies might freeze hiring or invest in automation to maintain productivity with fewer resources. If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our , Private Equity Course and , Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

According to Coalition Greenwich, the top dozen investment banks offering prime services saw revenues rise to a record $20.4 The bank also highlights to us how “as a global multi-asset class prime broker, we are structured to deliver the widest range of services regardless of strategy type or product complexity”. “At

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Interest rate swaps are risk management tools, allowing parties to hedge against interest rate fluctuations and achieve desired cash flow structures. The interest rate swap works as an amazing portfolio management tool. It helps in adjusting the risk related to interest rate volatility.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 5, 2025

2) Portfolio Concentration The average biotech hedge fund has a concentrated portfolio because it takes significant time and resources to monitor each position. Finally, there are also newer/startup biotech hedge funds, often spun off from existing multi-managers.

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