French schools continue to lead in teaching Masters in Finance

ESCP Business School’s newly-appointed dean, Léon Laulusa, has received positive news as admissions and assessments for the master’s in finance degree have increased, leading to top rankings in the FT 2023 ranking. Laulusa reports that student demand for impactful and employable degrees has led to a doubling of applications for the MiF program. The ranking, …

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The Backpack That Herschel Is Best Known For Is Currently Discounted

Experience the ultimate in durability and style with the Herschel Supply Co. Little America Backpack. Made from tough tech fabric, this rucksack-style pack boasts the largest capacity Herschel offers, making it perfect for carrying all your essentials. Inside, you’ll find a padded laptop sleeve that can accommodate computers up to 15 inches, as well as …

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Progress on Gender Balance Achieved by Business Schools

The Covid-19 pandemic has driven an increase in the number of women enrolling in Masters in Finance (MiF) programmes globally, according to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The non-profit body’s data showed female enrolment on the courses, taking advantage of recent changes to syllabus and curriculum, had grown by 41% YoY in …

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10 Essential Tips from Tina Turner That You Cannot Afford to Miss

The world has lost a musical icon as Tina Turner, known for her legendary hits such as “The Best” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” passed away at the age of 83. Throughout her remarkable career spanning several decades, Turner emerged as a soulful force in the music industry, earning eight Grammy awards, …

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Hayes Barnard, Fintech founder: Half of the company believed he was insane

Hayes Barnard, the founder of US fintech Goodleap, tested a theory about successful entrepreneurs during a football match with a fellow CEO. He asked whether success came from “daddy issues, near-death experience or learning difficulties.” The CEO revealed his drive to succeed came from a troubled relationship with his father and a brush with disaster. …

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IR35 tax changes prompt contractors to decline job opportunities

According to recent research, freelance workers are increasingly declining jobs that would subject them to the controversial tax rule changes, known as IR35. This change, which has been in effect since April 2021, shifted the responsibility of determining whether freelancers working in the private sector should be classified as self-employed for tax purposes (“outside IR35”) …

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