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FSA Abolished
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsJust when the Financial Services Authority (FSA) seemed to be getting their act together and people began to achieve their FSA compliant qualifications, it has been disbanded in a move which strikes as much more political than economic. In July last year David Cameron promised to abolish the... -
How to get into equity research
Posted on June 16, 2010 | 2 CommentsEquity research associates (associate is the entry level position within the research department of an investment bank) work closely with the analyst, whose job is to make investment recommendations on stocks in a specific sector. Responsibilities include building and maintaining proprietary financial models and comparable company... -
Intercontinental
Posted on June 14, 2010 | No CommentsThe Intercontinental Group remains focused on operating hotels and resorts. It does this through franchising, management, ownership and leasing. It has a wide global spread, operating over 3,700 establishments in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world, although the US remains its most important... -
World Cup South Africa 2010 Predictions
Posted on June 8, 2010 | 1 CommentAs of yesterday, these are the World Cup odds (to win the world cup): Spain +385 (So bet $100 to win $385) Brazil +400 England +565 Argentina +585 Germany +1100 Netherlands +1000 Italy +1000 France +1500 Portugal +2500 And for all of you that will be slaving non stop in some bank, this is the... -
No Loss for Goldman
Posted on May 9, 2010 | No CommentsWith Bearn Stearns, Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch out of the game, Goldman Sachs is not just the hand that rocks the financial market cradle, it’s simply the financial market itself. If you ever wondered how a monopoly looks like in chart form, here it... -
List of new Financial Services Firms in London
Posted on April 30, 2010 | No CommentsEquity-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 would prefer to work for a hedge fund, private equity fund or fund management boutique,... -
Download Valuation Books
Posted on April 21, 2010 | 1 CommentThere 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 direct download places (like rapidlibrary.com) and check for the latest versions. But for all you... -
Networking Tips
Posted on April 5, 2010 | No CommentsNetworking 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 meeting the right people and building those connections? Although there is no magic formula that... -
Is this firm right for me?
Posted on March 18, 2010 | No CommentsOnce 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 managing a career on the buyside. Unlike most other industries, the investment management industry encompasses... -
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Certification
Posted on March 14, 2010 | 3 CommentsIn 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 working. These can be an MBA, Masters in finance or accounting, Bloomberg Certification, and Chartered...