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Private Equity’s Growing Influence in the Insurance Industry

Download PDF Introduction Private equity (PE) has long been a transformative force, driving innovation and growth across industries such as healthcare, technology, and real estate. With its vast capital reserves and strategic expertise, PE has reshaped traditional business models, often enhancing efficiency and profitability. PE has experienced massive growth since Read more…

By BSIC, 2 years16 February 2025 ago
Markets

Quantitatively evaluating ESG: a new paradigm?

Download PDF Introduction In the business world, there are many words, some have strong meanings, others are buzzwords. Does the word “ESG” have a material impact in the asset management world, or is it just used as a marketing ploy? In this article, we seek to evaluate this question globally Read more…

By BSIC, 6 years11 October 2020 ago
Markets Old Articles

ESG Investing: How to make your returns go green

Download as PDF Introduction We have touched upon the new trend of ESG factors shaping investors preferences in the “Green Bonds Boom” article published in the last semester. This time around we will try to analyze how environmental, social and governance responsibility may be driving equities, in order to see Read more…

By BSIC, 7 years1 March 2020 ago
Corporate Finance Old Articles

Looking ahead: BlackRock and KKR to buy oil pipelines in the UAE for $4bn

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) – market cap as of 26/02/2019: $69.83 bn KKR & Co Inc Class A (NYSE: KKR) – market cap as of 26/02/2019: $18.97 bn Introduction On February 24th 2019,the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced a landmarked partnership between the national state-owned oil company and Read more…

By BSIC, 8 years3 March 2019 ago
Equity Indices Markets Old Articles Single Stocks

Low Volatility Investing – Smart Beta’s Gem

There’s Nothing Smart about Smart Beta Smart Beta is anything but new: strategies developed in the 70s with the aim of outperforming the market through relatively simple quantitative analysis. It is the middle ground between passive and active investment. Due to the fact that when it comes to stock picking Read more…

By BSIC, 10 years30 October 2016 ago
Equity Indices Fixed Income Macroeconomic Views Markets Old Articles Trade Ideas

In the Mind of the Federal Reserve

When first appointed in 2006 by President Bush, Ben Bernanke probably didn’t expect his two terms as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve to be the most decisive ones of the past century. First denying an housing bubble, he had to face its real burst and the most threatening crisis Read more…

By BSIC, 13 years28 September 2013 ago

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From Norway’s currency interventions and the art o From Norway’s currency interventions and the art of optimal trade execution to KKR’s landmark Alliance Boots buyout, China’s AI infrastructure bottlenecks and the future of pharmaceutical dealmaking - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping global markets and corporate finance.

Discover our latest insights and read the full articles at bsic.it (link in bio).

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This week, our General Discussion explored the mat This week, our General Discussion explored the mathematics of bet sizing, focusing on the Kelly Criterion and its implications for investment decisions. From the difference between expected wealth and compounded growth to the dangers of excessive leverage, we examined why theoretically optimal strategies can still lead to substantial losses. Through simulations, historical US equity market data and the Grossman-Zhou framework, we discussed how fractional Kelly and dynamic position sizing can help investors balance growth with capital preservation.

Swipe through the carousel to explore the key formulas, graphs and empirical findings discussed during our latest GD.

Read the full article, Bet Sizing: From the Kelly Criterion to Drawdown Control, on bsic.it (link in bio).

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One of BSIC’s distinctive activities, General Disc One of BSIC’s distinctive activities, General Discussions (GDs) bring our research to life. During our weekly meetings, members present and explain the articles they have written, creating an opportunity for the entire club to ask questions, challenge assumptions, exchange perspectives and deepen their understanding of financial markets.

This week, we explored the High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) industry, a critical component of the AI revolution. As demand for AI computing accelerates, memory manufacturers are experiencing unprecedented growth and supply constraints. But could today’s shortages become tomorrow’s oversupply? Our discussion examined the evolving balance between memory capacity and bandwidth, the implications of changing AI workloads, and the potential consequences for industry leaders such as SK hynix.

Swipe through the carousel to discover the key insights, graphs and investment scenarios discussed during our latest GD.

Read the full article, Understanding the HBM Industry, on bsic.it (link in bio)

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From the future of US Treasuries and AI-driven tra From the future of US Treasuries and AI-driven trading strategies to UBS’s battle with Swiss regulators, Nike’s struggles and Germany’s shift from cars to defence - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping global markets and corporate finance.

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A record recruitment season for BSIC. We are prou A record recruitment season for BSIC.

We are proud to welcome an exceptional group of new members to BSIC and look forward to seeing their contributions to the Club in the semesters ahead.

Thank you to everyone who applied and took part in our recruitment process, and congratulations to all our new joiners!

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From bet sizing and optimal hedging to the infrast From bet sizing and optimal hedging to the infrastructure and financing behind the AI boom - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping markets and corporate finance, from HBM and hyperscaler capex to private equity’s growing use of insurance capital.

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From Mexico’s yield curve and AI-driven trading mo From Mexico’s yield curve and AI-driven trading models to sponsor reputation, rising yields and Europe’s race for powered land - this week’s BSIC Weekly is out.

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Last call! BSIC applications close TODAY! If you’ Last call! BSIC applications close TODAY!

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your final chance. Submit your application by 11:59 AM and take the first step towards becoming part of BSIC.

Applications close at 12:00 PM.

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