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7 Relationship Lessons I Wish I Learned Earlier in My Banking Career

Kyle’s background is in commercial banking, where he was responsible for originating and underwriting small and middle market credit transactions, as well as managing those client relationships. Kyle has worked with multiple North American-based, diversified portfolios, with industry experience including corporations in manufacturing, technology and e-commerce, hospitality, and professional services sectors. His credit experience ranges…

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Carbon Offsets

What are Carbon Offsets? Carbon offsets serve as “compensation” to an organization or an individual that invests in a project or solution that will reduce future emissions or sequester existing CO2 from the atmosphere. Once created, however, carbon offsets are also an asset class that trades freely on voluntary carbon markets. An offset’s “value” is…

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Carbon Markets

What is a Carbon Market? A carbon market is a place where the management teams at organizations can buy and sell different instruments that relate to greenhouse gas emissions. The two types of instruments that are traded are carbon credits (often referred to as “allowances”) and carbon offsets. Additionally, there are two types of carbon…

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What Happened to Terra?

What is Terra? Terraform Labs was founded in 2018 to use blockchain technology that aimed to create a decentralized finance network. The blockchain used TerraUSD and its sister token, Luna, to create an algorithmic stablecoin system. Terraform Labs, or Terra for short, was founded by Stanford University-educated, ex-Apple and Google Engineer, Do Kwon. The TerraUSD…

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An Analyst’s Approach to ESG: Feature Interview with Rho Impact’s Noah Miller

Noah Miller (pictured right), Founder, Chief Strategist, and Head of ESG Advisory Services at Rho Impact, is a former ESG consulting practice leader, in-house ESG director, social entrepreneur, and non-profit advisor. He is passionate about leveraging the power of business to address real-world challenges and improve the welfare of all people. Noah’s eclectic professional background,…

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Shadow Banking and Cryptocurrencies

What is Shadow Banking in the Cryptocurrency World? Shadow Banking in Legacy Finance Corporate Finance Institute defines the shadow banking system as “the broad collection of financial institutions and financial markets that offer the same type of services as commercial banks but that are not within the regulatory environment that traditional banks are subject to.”…

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What Crypto Scams To Watch Out For

What are the Common Crypto Scams? Crypto’s rise in popularity has also created a rise in financial scams. In fact, according to one fraud report by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, over 46,000 people have reported losses due to crypto scams since the start of 2021, with over $1 billion lost. The top cryptocurrencies used…

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How to Write a Follow-Up Email After an Interview

Why Send a Follow-Up After an Interview? According to career advice experts, a thank-you note following a job interview can help employers determine the right applicant for the job. If an employer has spoken with three very competitive applicants and is looking for one tie-breaking factor, a stand-out email can cement the decision to hire the…

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Top 10 Cryptocurrencies

10 Largest Cryptocurrencies by Market Capitalization 1. Bitcoin (BTC) Market Cap: $458 billion Bitcoin is the largest and most popular cryptocurrency by market cap and was created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. It is a decentralized digital currency that has transferrable ownership. This cryptocurrency is mineable and has a maximum supply of ₿21,000,000. 2. Ethereum…

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Impact Investing

What is Impact Investing? Impact investing is a strategy that seeks to create a specific positive impact or outcome. What sets it apart from pure philanthropy (like cash donations) is that impact investing includes an expectation of financial returns that are (at least) comparable to market returns. Categories of intended impact include (but are not…

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