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Financial knowledge

How private equity evolved - and endured

Once synonymous with Wall Street excess, private equity has cleaned up its act and is the largest asset class in private markets today.

Investment strategy

Slowbalisation replaces globalisation as the world economy changes course

As global supply chains are reorganised, increased focus on domestic production reveals a paradigm shift in the world economic order.
Hyman Minsky, Professor, Levy Economics Institute of Bard College
Financial markets

How the "Minsky moment" explains financial crisis

Hyman Minsky's maverick ideas about market cycles were disregarded in his lifetime. But they enjoyed a significant revival during the Great Recession of the mid 2000s, and may have even greater relevance today.
Entrepreneurship

How to invest in start-ups

After selling their company, founders are often on the lookout for new investment opportunities. It’s not uncommon for them to re-enter the start-up world - but this time, as investors. If this is something they're considering, there are a few key points to keep in mind.

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