Focus FinanceSep 17, 20211 minGrowth of the Streaming IndustryThe pandemic further accelerated an industry that was already on a meteoric rise. Streaming has taken over the entertainment landscape, ...
Focus FinanceJul 5, 20211 minThe Rise of CryptocurrencyAs markets continue to fluctuate, there is no industry more volatile than that of cryptocurrency. With a rapid increase in investors and...
Focus FinanceMay 13, 20211 minA Global Breakdown of Private EquityThe sharp decline in interest rates has caused a global pile up in dry powder, shooting up deals volume and valuations, in both VC ....
Focus FinanceMar 17, 202112 minGrowth Beyond the Year of SPACsSPACs saw an incredible rise in popularity throughout 2020, with SPAC Initial Public Offering (IPO) proceeds to outpace...
Mar 10, 20218 minDominance of WeChat Pay and Alipay in the Chinese Digital Payments IndustryTwo of China’s ‘Big Tech’ players, Tencent and Alibaba, owners of WeChat Pay and AliPay respectively, have revolutionised the payment ...
Jan 25, 20218 minIs the Sky the Limit? An Examination of the Airline IndustryThe airline industry is pivotal to the global economy by enabling and facilitating tourism and trade, contributing $3.5 trillion...
Focus FinanceJan 21, 20218 minThe Future Is Electric: The Electric Vehicle Market is Just Charging UpThe electric vehicles (EVs) market has seen massive growth in the past decade. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard, projected tax breaks, and ...
Nov 23, 20206 minNew Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Are Disrupting the Traditional IndustryAcross the globe, the meat and dairy industry is undergoing a transformation as traditional products experience increased competition...
Focus FinanceOct 29, 20205 minSpooky Trends: The Slow Death of Independent BookstoresBy Priyal Maheshwari and Sumantra Banerjee (New York University) Synopsis: Independent bookstores are small businesses owned and operated...
Oct 22, 20207 minSurviving in the Shadows of Amazon Amazon has no doubt dominated its place as a leading retailer, and it seems merely impossible for one to go head-to-head with the giant.
Oct 15, 20206 minCOVID: A Technological Catalyst for the Hospitality IndustryIt is no secret that COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the world’s economy, and with many industries still reeling from the global ...
Oct 8, 202012 minThe Energy Rush: How Electric Vehicles Disrupted the Automotive IndustryWith all the hype surrounding electric vehicle companies and new IPOs, it’s time to provide some insights into the hype & investigate...
Oct 1, 20205 minThe Rise of Private Equity Activity in JapanJapan has become a target in recent years for private equity activity, seeing consistent growth in deal volumes before COVID-19.
Sep 17, 20208 minThe Riveting Case for India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: A Steel Industry PerspectiveIndia’s steel sector experienced rapid growth in the 2000s, but after FY2012, oversupply and depressed steel prices pushed many of the...
Aug 27, 20208 minSink or Swim - The Adaptation of Firms Among Complex Supply ChainsLogistics firms, which are involved in the movement, storage and flow of goods, have been directly affected by the series of unstable events
Aug 20, 20208 minThe Impact of COVID-19 on RetailAs COVID-19 spreads economic uncertainty, particularly in the United States, the retail industry has seen an emergence of new trends.
Aug 13, 202013 minThe Impact of COVID-19 on the US Shale Oil Industry2020 has been an extremely volatile year for oil and gas companies with the twin shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia-Saudi Arabia...
Jul 23, 202010 minThe Impact of Passive Capital on Financial MarketsPassive investing is one of the most hotly debated topics in modern times. And for a very good reason, since it has fascinating ...
Jun 10, 20209 minImpact of COVID-19 on the Private Equity IndustryBy Vincent Wess (WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management) This report is meant to provide insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic has...
May 27, 202012 minThe Airline Industry’s Collision with Covid-19By Luca Poeschl, Rayan Singh and Constantin Wells (University of St. Gallen) Airlines have been able to overcome a wide variety of...