Portage: Recent Episodes
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In this exciting episode in collaboration with European Generation of Bocconi University, we explore the topic of green bonds and sustainability policies in the European Union with our Bocconi policy expert Vassilis.
Get ready to understand the history and impact of green bonds, what countries are doing to tackle sustainability issues through economic policies and finance.
In this episode, we explain what taxes are, why we pay them, and how they change from country to country. Listen to find out more about how taxation works!
Have you ever wondered why some people borrow money even if they don't really need to? What are all the real-life implications of taking on debt? What is your personal credit score?
Let's explore together the costs and benefits of debt.
New companies in the banking sector are re-shaping how people approach their finances. If you need to open a bank account today, you have many more options than 5 years ago, and some of them are completely digital, such as Revolut, N26, Hype. Are they able to replace the traditional banks, that base their operations mainly on physical branches?
Let's find out in our episode!
In this episode, Solomon and I discuss the difference between credit cards and debit cards, the benefits of using one compared to the other, and what to keep in mind in your payment journey. Enjoy !
In this episode, Solomon, Marco, a crypto investor, and I explain dogecoin and the implications of its rise on the crypto world. Enjoy !
In this episode, we kick off the financial education series with a very basic though important topic: budgeting! This topic is the fundamental of all finance-related concepts. Enjoy !
In this episode, David and I will explain the recent scandals that severely affected major banks globally: the failure of the family office Archegos and the collapse of Greensill. We cover the topics of Swaps derivatives and of leverage to give a complete understanding of the events.
Enjoy!
In this episode, we introduce the first podcast series dedicated to financial education for young people. Find out what it means to be financially educated and why it is important.
In this episode, we will explain what an ICO (Initial Coin Offering) is, the relevance in the current business environment, benefits, and challenges it brings!