Five trends to drive business and finance in 2024
The outlook for 2024 remains cautious. Karl Schmedders, IMD’s Professor of Finance, considers five themes that are likely to dominate the business landscape....
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The rise of venture capital secondaries
With companies delaying IPOs, secondary markets are expanding rapidly to provide liquidity. Yet this growth is shifting risk onto buyers, raising new questions about pricing, transparency, and protection.[...
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When good culture turns bad: ensuring a healthy and ethical work environment
Scandals at Deutsche Bank and Rio Tinto are stark reminders for leaders to scrutinize their organizations. Embracing empowerment and implementing continuous assessment are two crucial factors in addressing shortcomings....
The power of holistic scholarships for India’s underprivileged girlsÂ
All-inclusive scholarships that offer mentorship, life skills coaching, and career development along with financial support can empower girls from underprivileged backgrounds to achieve financial independence and break an intergenerational cycle of poverty....
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The four governance trends that will impact investments in 2024
Didier Cossin, Chaired Professor of Governance and Finance and Founder and Director of the IMD Global Board Center, looks at how the governance of political, corporate, and non-market institutions and systems will...
Data, tech, and diversity will help most in directing more capital to climate change portfolios
December 8, 2023 in Finance • 6 min read • 
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Climate finance is the hottest topic on the table when it comes to doing something tangible about climate change. We urgently need to propagate the “hows” around investing in positive values....
After Credit Suisse, what next for UBS, Switzerland, and the Swiss Financial Centre?Â
IMD’s Peter Nathanial and INSEAD’s Ludo Van der Heyden discuss the questions that remain after the collapse of Credit Suisse and how the fallout will impact the Swiss Financial Centre....
Decoding the behavioral biases that influence venture capital funds
Beyond the number crunching, the decisions made by venture capital funds often depend on a complex and intricate mix of human behavior and psychological biases that can significantly influence the outcome of...
Insights into the world of Venture Capital
December 1, 2023 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Finance • 1 min read • Podcast available
In this new series from IMD and its Venture Asset Management Initiative, experts explore the dynamic realm of venture capital. Where innovation meets investment, and ideas transform into thriving enterprises....
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