There is no trade-off between impact and financial returns in emerging markets
Juan Garcia Alvarez - July 27, 2017
Having recently spoken in the opening debate at the “Impact Investing in Emerging Markets - Capital Allocation for Sustainable Development” conference organised by Palladium, it’s clear there are...
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VIDEO: Dean of INSEAD shares how the university attracts top talent and maintains diversity on campus
Prodigy Finance - July 18, 2017
Business schools place a lot of emphasis on diversity. The cross-cultural experience isn’t just a value-add for many MBA programmes; it’s part of their core goal. While top schools are able to...
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VIDEO: INSEAD Dean talks about importance of alumni engagement
Prodigy Finance - January 24, 2017
When we talk about alumni engagement with the school, there are many different ways in which alumni can engage with the school. Some of them have engaged by being interviewers, mentors, employers...
Read moreIs student loan debt as bad as believed?
Katie Schenk - September 26, 2016
If you’ve been in the United States in the past couple of years, you would have found it impossible to miss headlines proclaiming the sorry state of student loan debt in the country. And, the...
Read moreUnderstanding regional differences in study loans
Katie Schenk - July 11, 2016
Student loan debt in the United States continues to reach shocking peaks. Every year, there’s at least one major story in the news regarding the current state of debt attributed to higher...
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A look at the Great Recession and loans
Katie Schenk - June 10, 2016
If you take a serious look at the way banks operated before the world plunged into what’s now known as the Great Recession, it’s easy to see that a financial crisis was almost unavoidable. But...
Read moreObtaining loans for international study (shouldn’t be difficult)
Katie Schenk - February 29, 2016
You’ve completed your undergrad degree, spent a few years working, and now you want to up your game. Suddenly, a master’s degree is on the cards. But, you don’t just want the piece of paper that...
Read moreProdigy Finance: APR explained
Prodigy Finance - February 10, 2016
Taking out a loan can seem like a complicated process, especially if financial terms aren’t part of your every day lingo. However, because taking out a loan is a serious and long-term commitment,...
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Fed rate increases - Let’s go for a hike…
Joel Frisch - January 21, 2016
Are you ready to conquer the great unknown? As you plan for a hike, reviewing a map can help provide insights into what is around the corner and how you need to prepare. Your financial journey is...
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Looking beyond FICO: innovative fintech startups in risk management
Prodigy Finance - November 07, 2014
Startups and technology are disrupting financial services in a myriad of ways that benefit consumers. In this two-part series, we review some of the most exciting “fintech” (financial technology)...
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