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List of new Financial Services Firms in London
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List of new Financial Services Firms in London
Equity-Research – If you’re looking for a job in financial services, and are struggling to get into a big bank, or if you’re already working for a big bank and... -
Download Valuation Books
There have been many requests for valuation books, so here are some links to download them. Of course, it is always easier to go to torrent places (like thepiratebay.org) or... -
Networking Tips
Networking is one of the most powerful skills you can have as you look for new opportunities to build your career and become successful. But how do you go about... -
Is this firm right for me?
Once you’re sure that a career in equity research or investment management is right for you, how do you pick your firms? This is a frequent question that comes up in... -
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Certification
In the world of finance there are many levels of education and merits that one can earn in order to enhance his/her attractiveness as a job candidate and ability once... -
Investment and Trading Books
If you read all of the investment books below, you will probably have a broader knowledge of investments than any financial planner you will ever meet. They are only roughly... -
Why You Shouldn’t Be an Investment Banker
Everyone hears a lot about investment banking while in school, and it seems to be the coolest thing since the wheel. The point of this post is not to bash... -
Top International Business Schools
This is an attempt to categorize of non-US business schools in terms of reputation. The issue with international school rankings is that it makes little sense to compare schools with a similar reputation but a... -
Hedge Fund Interviews
Most of the times, your attempt to move into a hedge fund will begin with an informational interview with a HF manager. Informational interviews can turn into real interviews very quickly, and a lot of the...
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A Day in the Life of an Investment Research Associate
Posted on February 22, 2010 | 1 CommentInvestment Research Associate (Major Mutual Fund Firm) 7:00 a.m.: Arrive at the office. 7:01: Read The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times, paying particular attention to articles about the industry you follow. 7:30: Listen to morning call voice mails from sell-side analysts. (“Each sell-side firm has a morning... -
London City Recruitment Agencies
Posted on February 21, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe agencies below have been sourced from / recommended by a mix of recruitment websites, commentators and professionals operating in the City/financial services sector. * denotes those agencies that are NOT purely focused on ‘CITY’ recruiting alone, ie may also recruit into financial positions in industry.... -
Rasmala and RBS launch Joint Equity Research for the Middle East
Posted on February 20, 2010 | No CommentsRasmala Investment Bank and The Royal Bank of Scotland revealed today that they have reached an agreement to start equity research coverage on 50 to 60 of companies listed on various Middle Eastern stock markets. The lunch has been scheduled for April 2010. Middle Eastern companies... -
UBS Tops Institutional Investor’s 2010 European Equity-Research Poll
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsUBS AG was voted Europe’s top brokerage for equity research for a 9th straight year in a poll for Institutional Investor magazine. Nomura Holdings, JPMorgan Chase and Credit Suisse Group tied for 2nd. A total of 28 analyst teams at Zurich-based UBS were voted among the... -
Investment Banking Internship Reading List
Posted on February 1, 2010 | No CommentsMany invesment banks send their interns reading lists so that they can prepare for their internship. Here is what the reading list from a main bank looked like last year: BOOKS • Stocks, Bonds, Options, Futures (Stuart R. Veale, New York Institute Of Finance) • Inside the Yield... -
Interview Advice
Posted on January 22, 2010 | No CommentsThe advice below is a wisdom compilation for equity research interviewees. Not a guarantee of success, but at least you will get a chance. 1) Seriousness about the job PASS: Sharp dressing, arrive in good time, firm handshake. Phone on silent mode. FAIL: Taking calls, checking your Blackberry.... -
Swine Flu: Economic Implications
Posted on April 30, 2009 | 5 CommentsThe virus responsible for this outbreak of swine flu belongs to the type A, which comprises four main strains: H1N1, H1N2, H3N2 e H3N1. Most of the cases detected so far have been affected by the H1N1 type. H1N1 is the same strain that causes... -
Inflation/Deflation
Posted on April 21, 2009 | No CommentsOver the next decade, the critical element in any investment portfolio will be the correct call regarding inflation or its antipode, deflation. Despite near term deflation risks, the overwhelming consensus view is that “sooner or later” inflation will inevitably return, probably with great momentum. This... -
Mean ignorant monkeys vs median jumping clowns
Posted on April 19, 2009 | 1 CommentOccasionally a bored business publication, goes to the zoo, rents a monkey and pits him or her against a mutual fund manager. Lo and behold the monkey who doesn’t know a beta from a bunghole beats a significant majority of the active managers. Barron’s should... -
Investment vs Speculation
Posted on March 25, 2009 | 1 CommentIn this website we mainly deal with investment, but every now and then some speculation aspect comes up. They are two very different concepts and two different approaches to the financial markets, so even if they are often used interchangeably, it is important to be clear about...
