Dominic O'Kane, affiliated Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School has released a new book entitled Modelling Single-Name and Multi-Name Credit Derivatives. Read next page

The EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre will be staging the fourth edition of the EDHEC Alternative Investment Days at the ExCeL Centre in London on December 9 and 10 next. The conference aims to present the applied research conducted by the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre with leading pension fund managers and to discuss its results with the institutional investor and fund manager communities. Read next page

This month's interview with Noël Amenc, PhD, Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School and Director of the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre, is featured in a special supplement that was drawn up by the French financial daily AGEFI on the occasion of the EDHEC Institutional Days in Paris. Read next page

The CRM course in EDHEC's MSc in Marketing Management programme combines the theoretical knowledge of how CRM integrates customer needs and a practical business experience with one of the worldwide leading providers of CRM solutions. Read next page

In the series of live web conferences, EDHEC hosted a presentation of the MSc in Capital Markets with a testimonial of an EDHEC graduate who is currently heading the european sales team of BNP Paribas. Read next page

Personal development is one of the key themes in the Theseus-EDHEC MBA and it starts from Day 1 with a fast-moving training course given by the world-famous New York training specialists, Dale Carnegie. Read next page

Participating in one of the major events organised by Europe's N°1 Research Centre is regarded by many professionals as a perfect opportunity to get cutting-edge information from the experts. For EDHEC's Finance students, some of these events are actually integrated programme modules and events such as the EDHEC Institutional Days provide not only the chance to get further information, they provide the unique opportunity to get a preview of their future professional life and start networking with potential employers. Read next page

The quality of professors is what many students consider an important deciding factor in their choice of business school. With this in mind, EDHEC Business School selects the very best speakers from three different sources - permanent professors from EDHEC, visiting professors from some of the most prestigious institutions from around the world and industry experts who are brought in to share their expertise in their specialised field. Read next page

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Theo Jeurissen as Chairman of the International Advisory Board of the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre. Read next page

Applications have been flooding in from around the world for all of EDHEC's Masters programmes with high profile candidates from renowned institutions setting themselves up for the next academic year. Read next page

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Theo Jeurissen as Chairman of the International Advisory Board of the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre. Read next page

Fuelled by massive investments on the part of funds of funds and institutions, hedge funds have grown from a cottage industry catering to the needs of private wealth to a trillion dollar business in which over 9,000 managers vie for the attention of global institutional investors. Read next page

EDHEC and Ceram hosted the 17th International Strategic Management Conference, held on the Nice campus between May 28 and 31, 2008. Read next page

For the first time in years, a professor at a French school of higher education is among the five most widely cited economics and management professors in the world. Read next page

EDHEC Business School is pleased to announce the launch of a new track dedicated to Finance, Economics and Auditing, as an alternative to the classic Masters in Management programme. The Financial Economics track starts in September 2009 on the School's Campus in Nice. Read next page

EDHEC Alumni Association is currently preparing the annual EDHEC Rendez-Vous, which this year will be held in the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution on Tuesday 24th of June in Paris. During this major event in the alumni calendar, the winner of EDHEC of the Year 2008 edition will be announced recognizing his/her contribution to EDHEC within the business World. Read next page

Decision-making on a mountain peak? This was the final activity in the module that rounded of this years MSc in Strategic Management programme, much to the surprise of the 35 participants who found themselves in snow at over 2300m. Read next page

The challenge of the 15th edition of the Raid has once again been taken up by EDHEC Business School in this cross country race that brings together professionals and students over 5 days of hiking, canyoning, rafting and kayaking. Read next page

The module in the MSc in Strategic Management Praxis Streams was designed to complement the theoretical part of the curriculum with practical experience in the field of Strategic Management. During this course, students work on an assignment for a company, aiming to solve a specific, real-life strategic problem they are confronted with in their industry. Read next page

Florencio Lopez de Silanes: most cited European Researcher in Economics and Management in scientific journals worldwide! Read next page

The EDHEC Institutional Days at the CNIT conference centre in Paris-La Défense on June 12 and 13 next will present the applied research conducted by the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre and discuss its results with the institutional investor and fund manager communities. Several renowned institutional investors from leading European and international organisations will be taking part in the conference. Read next page

EDHEC Business School and the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre have combined forces to open a new three-year doctoral programme to Finance candidates from September 2008. Read next page

The recent EDHEC Research Day in Paris, gathered 200 professionals and economic players and served to examine the question of the financing of higher education in France today. Read next page

EDHEC is pleased to announce the second in a series of live web conferences aimed at highlighting the strengths of the new Masters of Science programmes. This conference which focuses on the MSc in Corporate Finance, follows shortly after last week's highly successful live web conference on the advantages and career prospects of EDHEC's MSc in Accounting and Management Control which attracted over 400 participants from around the world. Read next page

The Theseus-EDHEC MBA participants are keen to get back into action and put into practice their recently acquired or developed business skills and competencies in the dynamic business world. Teams of MBA students have been sent out on consulting missions that round off the MBA programme, putting the participants back into action after 10 months of intensive training. Read next page

Dave Snowden, a leading reference in the sensemaking field, recently held a six-hour seminar for the MSc Strategic Management students. This module came as part of the "contextual dynamics" module, which deals with the conditions of the environment or surrounding conditions that an organisation is operating in. Read next page

EDHEC is one of the first French schools to have installed a JobinLive terminal on campus in cooperation with sponsors, Société Générale. This multi-media terminal allows students to record a short self-presentation video which can be added to their on-line CV. It can also be used as an interview training tool, allowing students to be interviewed by a virtual recruiter and enabling them to self-analyse their interview skills. Read next page

Last week the EDHEC Cup Regatta, known in France as Course Croisière EDHEC gathered more than 6,000 students for the biggest student competition in Europe. More than 10,000 visitors witnessed this international sailing competition. Read next page

After last year's successful Carver project, the futuristic 3-wheel car, EDHEC's MSc Marketing have been given another opportunity to put their talents to the test with another car company - ZEST. Read next page

In conjunction with EDHEC Careers Service, Laurent Renard, one the most popular experts in networking held a presentation for EDHEC students to explain the best way to develop and use the various networking channels available. Read next page

This week, many well-established companies came to meet EDHEC MSc and MBA students to discuss career possibilities in a variety of industrial sectors and positions. Read next page

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE on LIVE WEB CONFERENCE on job prospects following the MSc in Accounting and Management Control. Read next page

The MBA Open Day provided the ideal platform for potential applicants to get an idea of the values and benefits derivable from joining the Theseus-EDHEC MBA program. Read next page

The international admissions office is currently working full steam as the number of applications arriving from around the world increases daily. Admissions for 2008 entry to EDHEC's Masters programmes are well underway as the June 30th deadline for applications draws nearer. Read next page

Professor Maurice Saias, described by the Financial Times as "one of the 10 leading strategy gurus in Europe" was on campus recently for a Theseus-EDHEC MBA course on Mergers and Acquisitions. Read next page

Thirty international academics and practitioners will be on EDHEC's camupus to present their research papers in the field of asset management. Read next page

The Theseus-EDHEC MBA participants have just returned from India, as part of their Global Business module, a strategic destination which was chosen as being a good place to study the emerging economy of one of tomorrow's possible economic superpowers. Read next page

The quality of students applying to EDHEC's Master programmes is undoubtedly impressive. This year no fewer than 3 outstanding international students have been offered the prestigious EIFFEL scholarship worth 1181 euros per month and reserved for high quality profiles. Read next page

EDHEC's recent Private Banking round table where students and professionals were able to meet and interact was greatly appreciated by students interested finding out more about career possibilities in this little known sector. Read next page

On the 11th of March 2008, Orange group came to EDHEC's Nice campus to present their Telecom Talents programme to interested students. Read next page

An EDHEC graduate was awarded the AFGAP/PRMIA prize, by the French Association of Asset-Liability Managers and the Professional Risk Managers' International Association, in the 2008 edition of a national competition for the best thesis in economics and finance Read next page

In a series of three articles written for a major French daily, EDHEC's finance reserachers and faculty expand upon Finance & Private Banking. Read next page

While EDHEC Business School is known around the world by students interested our Masters programmes, our range of executive programmes is also known by leading companies who approach us for top-level management courses that are tailored to their needs. Read next page

The prestigious Palais de la Mutualite in the heart of Paris was the venue for this year's EDHEC MBA and Master's Graduation Ceremony, which took place Saturday 8th of March. The 600 graduates from the class of 2007 congregated from all around the world to meet classmates and professors for one last time before officially integrating professional life. Read next page

Does the preliminary accord signed by a part of the unions and employers presage a French-style flexicurity? We are far from the road map initially drawn up by Nicolas Sarkozy during the presidential campaign, that is, the implementation of a single jobs contract with progressive rights. Read next page

The problems of purchasing power and the high concentration of low salaries in France have led to examinations of the suitability of the current lowering of some payroll taxes. An alternative mechanism, the details of which have not yet been specified, was recently mentioned by Nicolas Sarkozy Read next page

The EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre and Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced the creation of a new Research Chair "Financial Engineering and Global Alternative Portfolios for Institutional Investors". Read next page

Professor Philippe Mihailovich, currently on campus with EDHEC's MSc in Marketing Management students, is recognised as one of the founders of contemporary Brand Architecture. Read next page

Hands-on practice and team work are omnipresent in EDHEC's MSc in Marketing Management course. Last week's fast-paced business game provided the ideal opportunity for students to test their skills against their peers in a bid to become leaders of the most successful company - in a virtual world... Read next page

The 4L Trophy Rally, a student humanitarian event involving almost 1000 4L cars, 2000 participants, a 6000 km drive and 70 tons of school supplies finished in Marrakech on 22nd February with EDHEC's five-car team coming 39th out of almost 1000 participants. Read next page

EDHEC Junior Etudes (EDHEC Junior-Entreprise), is a non-profit association created in 1969 by a handful of dynamic EDHEC students keen to put their classroom theory into practice in the areas of marketing, finance, communications and strategy. Read next page

Findings of an EDHEC survey of 229 European institutional investors and asset managers Read next page

The O'KANE Credit Risk Seminar should appeal to all professionals in search of a thorough understanding of the workings, valuation, and risk management of credit derivatives, whether their organisations view these markets from the vantage point of traders, hedgers, or long-term investors. Read next page

French mutual fund performance overview for 2007

by Julien Laugel, Research Associate with the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre Read next page

Véronique Le Sourd, Senior Research Engineer with the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre provides a strategy-by-strategy account of the performance of each hedge fund strategy included in the EDHEC Alternative Indexes. Read next page

14th April at 5pm: Test the Theseus-EDHEC MBA yourself at the open day on our campus in Nice. Take part in a class, meet professors, current participants and alumni.Visit EDHEC Business School and find out from the admissions team how you can boost your career! Read next page

In 2008, EDHEC will be merging two of its most important conferences into a single event. The EDHEC Asset Management Days, which had been taking place in Geneva up until now, have been integrated into a new edition of the EDHEC Institutional Days, which will now be held every year in Paris in June. Read next page

In a context of moderate performance in the stock and bond markets in 2007, a new EDHEC report reveals that Funds of Hedge Funds, which are often taken to give an aggregate view of the industry's performance, returned 10.07% on average for the year, compared to 3.53% for the S&P 500 and 4.14% for the Lehman Global US Treasury Bond index. Read next page

Following recent initiatives by major investment banks such as Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs, EDHEC researchers have undertaken a detailed critical analysis of the various methodologies involved in hedge fund replication offers, examining the benefits and limits of the factor-based and pay-off distribution approaches. Read next page

Emmanuel Metais, Professor, EDHEC Business School and Theseus EDHEC MBA Director and Pierre-Xavier Meschi, Professor, Université de la Méditérannée, CERAM discuss whether acquisitions are more effective than previously thought. Read next page

EDHEC welcomes Edward Prescott, Nobel laureate, to its international conference on labor markets in Paris. Read next page

Aware of the importance of strong networking channels that will facilitate the integration of EDHEC graduates on the job market, EDHEC constantly strives to develop corporate relations in a number of ways. One initiative that shows the importance and quality of relations is the sponsorship of EDHEC amphitheatres by company partners. Read next page

Following the EDHEC Job Forum in Paris in January, last week's EDHEC International Recruitment Fair in Nice allowed students to meet with international organisations and key recruiters across a variety of industry sectors including FMCG, Banks, Services and Retail. Read next page

Hilary Till and François Serge Lhabitant, leading experts in the theory and practice of commodities trading and alternative investment and both active members of the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre recently gave a much appreciated seminar on Commodities Investing in London. M. Lhabitant is also a full time professor at EDHEC where he shares his expertise in the classroom with the MSc in Risk and Asset management students. Read next page

In an exclusive interview, Christophe Bonduelle, voted EDHEC of the Year 2007, talks about his management strategies as president of BONDUELLE, a leader in the fresh processed vegetable market. He explains how the values he learned during his EDHEC years still apply today. Read next page

In an interview published in the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre's monthly newsletter, US SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins has affirmed that hedge funds are likely to be an important part of the solution to the subprime crisis. Read next page

The experts teaching in all EDHEC programmes come from one of three sources. They are either from the School'spermanent faculty, are experienced professionals from the industry or are visiting faculty from highly reputed institutions from around the world. James Seward, on campus last week for an intensive course in Advanced Corporate Financial Management was highly appreciated by his class of Theseus-EDHEC MBA participants. Read next page

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"Doing the preparation as Faust suggests is one of the best investments that you can make in your career progression" - Graham Hastie, Strategy Director of London Business School. Read next page

Together with CFA Institute, the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre is introducing an annual event that will take stock of the latest research advances in asset allocation and clarify the distinction between true innovation and mere marketing claims in emerging industry trends. Read next page

How much do you really know about the recent crisis that rocked the US economy and which could soon affect you in your every day life?
Dominic O'Kane, Affiliated Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School gives a clear understanding of the factors that led to the notorious subprime crisis, describes the mechanisms involved and draws conclusions for the near future. Read next page

The award winning annual guide to the French Riviera, the Pitchoun is due to come out on the 8th February this year. It is created from A-Z by EDHEC students who run their association like an efficient company and who manage an impressive 160 000 euro budget. The number 1 guide to Rivierra Living is much awaited by locals and tourists alike. Read next page

EDHEC's Career Service organises a variety of events, conferences and meetings to help students enter professional life but the highlight of the year is undoubtedly the EDHEC Job Forum that takes place annually in Paris at the start of each new year. This event fits in nicely with the students' job-search calendar, when companies start thinking seriously about hiring competent students for their trainee programmes, internships and full time positions. Read next page

WinStrat is a business game that brings together almost 80 top schools in a nationwide competition aimed at sharpening participants' business acumen. The exciting simulation was created to develop relations between business schools and engineering schools in 2005 and the first edition attracted 30 schools. Since then it has continued to grow and currently 77 top French schools are participating in the race to win the coveted €5000 first prize. Read next page

Two scholarships worth over 16 000 euros each have been made available to new candidates for the Theseus-EDHEC MBA through EDHEC's ties with leading companies. Read next page

EDHEC's Alumni Association is 2nd in the world - that was the impressive ranking that the Economist Intelligence Unit gave the Theseus- EDHEC MBA in this year's worldwide ranking of full-time MBA programmes in the category "Potential to Network" (The Economist, 29th September 2007). Read next page

EDHEC's International Relations Office recently organised the EDHEC International Days for the benefit of the French and more than 200 international students on the Nice campus from 26th November to 4th Dec 2007 this year. Read next page

Students in EDHEC's MSc in Strategic Management have just finished a particularly useful seminar entitled Career Options in Strategy, during which they were in direct contact with professionals from companies considered highly desirable in terms of recruitment possibilities. Read next page

The Theseus-EDHEC MBA participants have just returned from their first business trip to the north African country of Morocco as part of their Global Business Module. This much-appreciated course sets the Theseus-EDHEC MBA apart from more conventional MBA programmes as for 2 week-long sessions, the participants are taken to an emerging economy to learn first-hand about international business practices, study different leadership styles and find out more about the political issues of the country. Read next page

When he was 14 years old, Franck Lefeuvre told his brother that he would start a company when he was 18. He did it with "Web-Fever", a limited company created in May 2003 while he was in the first year of his preparatory class. His second venture is Intelliscent, a Paris-based start-up that has already been awarded the label of Jeune Entreprise Innovante (Innovative Young Company) by the French Ministry of Research. Today, with a payroll of 5, it is still seeking to expand. Read next page

One of the prime concerns among students today is of course to find a good job. EDHEC's Careers Centre provides a range of comprehensive services throughout the year to help students streamline their career plan, find an internship and secure their first job - reassuring news for job hunters. Read next page

EDHEC's finance students were recently invited to the third edition of EDHEC Hedge Fund Days that took place in London on 20 and 21 November 2007. The event is now renamed EDHEC Alternative Investment Days to accommodate the latest developments in the alternative investment industry such as real estate and commodities investment. With nearly 1000 pre-registered attendees, the event has become the largest European conference on hedge funds and has become one of the highlights in EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre's calendar. Read next page

This week-long, event begins on Monday, 26th November and is organised in association with the student group "Nice Visit" and EDHEC's International Office to promote international exchanges and world culture. Read next page

The next intensive seminar on EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre's long list of annual events is the MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive ) and Best Execution Seminar which will be held in London from 18-19 December, 2007. This type of event helps maintain EDHEC's reputation in the world of Finance on an international level and contributes to the fact that EDHEC is the European school to be the most often quoted in the Financial Times. Read next page

For many students, one of the most daunting aspects of coming to a new country is the idea of making new friends and integrating a new culture. EDHEC is fully aware of this apprehension and has come up with several means of easing this transition. Apart from the assistance the School's International Office provides by guiding students through the visa and accommodation process, "Nice Visit", EDHEC's most important association for international students is also here to lend a helping hand. Read next page

Every year, Egide awards a number of scholarships to elite foreign students wishing to pursue their studies in French schools of higher education. After examination of 1312 application forms, the selection committee declared Ms Lidia Novak one of only 363 applicants to be granted the EIFFEL Scholarship to help her study in EDHEC's MSc in Finance this year. Read next page

The latest international conference to be organised by EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre was the Alternative Betas and Hedge Fund Replication at the Grand Hyatt in New York. Professor Lionel Martellini, Scientific Director of the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre and professor in EDHEC's MSc in Risk and Asset Management programme hosted the event that gathered experts from all over the United States. Read next page

The EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre is delighted to announce that Noël Amenc and Véronique Le Sourd have received an Honourable Mention Award as part of this year's Dietz Award for Excellence in Performance Measurement Literature. Read next page

The Theseus-EDHEC MBA participants have only been in the programme for a short while but they have already had some remarkable learning experiences that will stay in their memories long after graduation. Read next page

The decision to do an MBA is not always easy. Apart from the sometimes daunting thought of going back into a classroom, for many it means giving up a steady job and a regular income. EDHEC has the ideal solution; the Theseus-EDHEC MBA Modular Format. This programme follows the same curriculum as the full time MBA but with an added attraction - participants can follow the programme and continue to work at the same time. Read next page

Just one week into the start of term and EDHEC's Masters students have already been offered several occasions to meet with companies and consider possible applications. Two high-flying EDHEC graduates currently working in leading investment banks in London visited the School's campus in Nice to share their insights into London's finance sector and all Masters students were invited to meet international Financial Institutions during the Finance Recruitment Fair. Read next page

EDHEC is pleased to invite you to The EDHEC MBA Event that will take place on 5 November from 6pm to 8pm at the Centre Culturel Français in Seoul, the day before the World MBA Fair. Read next page

EDHEC is pleased to invite you to a special MBA Master Class Event, organised in the context of the World MBA fair in Tokyo. It offers a unique occasion to discuss the highlights of the Theseus-EDHEC MBA programme with the Dean of EDHEC's International Postgraduate Programmes and take part in a sample class. Read next page

Robotics and the virtual environment ...EDHEC students and Polytech'nice win Start Up competition 2007 Read next page

EDHEC's campus in Nice opened its doors today to 196 MSc students from 53 different nationalities. With the MBA intake of 32 students and 19 nationalities in September, EDHEC secures its reputation as an international campus. Read next page

Constant innovation to satisfy demand is one of the principles of EDHEC Business School and this policy is particularly true of the range of programmes the School has on offer. Two new Finance-based programmes and an innovate Accounting programme have been added to the Schools already wide range of English-taught Masters degrees. Read next page

Following EDHEC's recent partnership of the MSc in Finance and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, EDHEC's MSc in Risk and Asset Management has now also been selected as an official programme partner.This latest development entitles the School to offer five CFA Level 1 Scholarships per year and should encourage more students to graduate with an additional qualification on their CV. Read next page