Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
The New York Times: Banking
JANUARY 23, 2025
After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.
FDIC Proposes Limitations on Use of Non-Competes
JD Supra: Mergers
APRIL 5, 2024
On March 21, 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) issued its proposed Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions (the “Proposal”) for public comment.
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The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: The Start of Great Financial Crisis 2.0?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MARCH 13, 2023
In 24 hours, it went from “We’re fine, but we took some losses and need additional capital” to “The FDIC is taking over, the government has guaranteed uninsured deposits, and there might be additional bank runs and a financial crisis or three.” It’s the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. Silicon Valley Bank did not “fail” in 24 hours.
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Credit Suisse: Bank of England won’t object to takeover as UBS considers $1bn bid
The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
MARCH 19, 2023
Banks race to finish takeover to calm fears of new global financial crisis Millions paid in bonuses to UK SVB staff days after £1 rescue Bank runs, bailouts, rescues: are the ghosts of 2008 rising again? Continue reading.
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Bulge Bracket Banks: 2024 Edition
Mergers and Inquisitions
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. What is a “Bulge Bracket Bank”? The name “bulge bracket” (BB) comes from the prospectus for an IPO or debt issuance, which lists all the banks underwriting the deal.
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Investment Banking in Dubai: The New York of the Middle East?
Mergers and Inquisitions
JUNE 21, 2023
Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. Specifically, should you aim for entry-level investment banking roles in Dubai rather than London, New York, or other financial centers? Investment Banking in Dubai: The Top Banks The usual U.S. are much less active.
Euro at highest to yen since 2008, markets nervy over Toyko stepping in
Global Banking & Finance
APRIL 23, 2024
Euro at highest to yen since 2008, markets nervy over Toyko stepping in By Brigid Riley and Alun John TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) -The yen hit multi-year lows against the dollar and the euro on Tuesday, keeping investors on heightened intervention watch ahead of this week’s Bank of Japan meeting, while dovish policy maker comments left sterling […] (..)
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How Can Investment Professionals Capitalize on Private-Credit Firms’ Expanding Role in Tighter Lending Markets?
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Here in the United States, lending markets have tightened due to federal regulations, hoping to avoid the crisis of 2008. Now, small to mid-sized banks are stricter with their lending […] The global financial markets have changed in the last 15 years.
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Trading boom brings some relief for coronavirus-hit investment banks
World Finance
MARCH 25, 2020
Trading is experiencing a frenzy unseen since the 2008 financial crisis, with investment banks expected to increase market revenues as a result
Banks to fuel boom in UK Plc regular dividend payouts
Global Banking & Finance
JULY 27, 2023
Banks to fuel boom in UK Plc regular dividend payouts MILAN (Reuters) – A recovery in bank payouts is set to lift UK regular dividends by 6.1% billion) in 2023 and make HSBC the biggest payer for the first time since 2008. billion pounds ($114.8 The estimate from financial services company Computershare is […]
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JP Morgan to snap up most of First Republic
The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
MAY 1, 2023
US banking titan to buy ‘all deposits and substantially all assets’ of failed bank in deal brokered by regulators JP Morgan is to acquire most of the failed California bank First Republic, in a takeover brokered by regulators as the US races to contain a series of banking failures that has echoes of the 2008 global financial crisis.
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FIA warns that US bank capital proposals could surge capital requirements for client clearing by 80%
The TRADE
JANUARY 17, 2024
Two separate proposed rules put forward by US regulators would dramatically increase capital requirements for derivatives clearing services that banks offer to their clients, according to the Futures Industry Association (FIA).
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Silicon Valley Bank: What Happened And What's Next?
Benchmark International
APRIL 27, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), based in Santa Clara, California, was the U.S.'s s 16th largest bank until it failed after a run on its deposits in March of 2023, causing it to be seized by California's Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), which operates under California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.
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The Tragic Investment Banker Death: Should Senior Bankers Go to Jail for Killing Their Junior Staff?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 8, 2024
In short, this banker was an Associate in the FIG team at Bank of America and had a very accomplished track record before joining the firm. Tragedies like this show that the culture in investment banking hasn’t changed that much, despite banks’ claims that they are “trying” to improve things. Bill Ackman also donated.
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Williams College Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Williams College has been referred to as " The West Point of Wall Street " due to its prominent alumni at the top investment banks. Williams College ranks #35 overall on our investment banking target school list , earning a designation as a lower semi-target school. since 2008). hires into the top investment banks.
Angelo Mozilo, Whose Mortgage Giant Fell in Housing Bust, Dies at 84
The New York Times: Banking
JULY 18, 2023
He built Countrywide Financial into the country’s largest mortgage lender, but its increasingly risky loans helped precipitate the 2008 financial crisis.
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How do Banks Make Money? Explanation, Examples
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 30, 2023
While the term "bank" may conjure a monolithic image, the reality is far more nuanced. The world of banking can be broadly divided into: Retail Banks: Think of your local branch where you have your checking and savings accounts. For example, Wells Fargo and Bank of America are giants in this space. interest annually.
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Boston College Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Boston College is the oldest higher education institution in Boston and has consistent placement into the top investment banks. Boston College ranks #23 overall on our investment banking target school list , earning itself a designation as a semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks.
Villanova University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Well-regarded for its athletics and academics, Villanova sends a handful of top students into investment banking every year. Villanova is ranked #57 on our investment banking target school list , earning a designation as a lower semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks. We filtered the data to examine U.S.
Emory University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 10, 2023
Emory students consistently place into the top investment banks and Emory earns its reputation as a semi-target on our investment banking target school list. Emory University sends a reasonably high amount of investment banking hires into elite boutiques (29% of total hires). hires into the top investment banks.
Wake Forest University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Wake Forest University has fair placement into investment banking and finance, sending a handful of graduates each year into the top investment banks. Wake Forest ranks #38 on our investment banking target school list , earning itself a designation as a lower semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks.
University of Miami Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 2, 2023
UMiami is known for its strong athletics, but they also send a select number of people into investment banking each year. UMiami is ranked #54 on our investment banking target school list , earning a designation of a lower semi-target school. 100% of UMiami's placements are at bulge bracket firms, with Citi, Bank of America, and J.P.
Vanderbilt University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Vanderbilt University has solid placement into investment banking and ranks #28 on our investment banking target school list. Vanderbilt sends the majority of its investment banking hires into bulge brackets, with a notable volume to Bank of America. hires into the top investment banks.
University of Pennsylvania Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
JUNE 19, 2023
The University of Pennsylvania is the overall best school for investment banking and finance placement in the world. They have stellar presence at every top investment bank and are one of the schools that consistently sends undergraduate students to the top private equity firms and hedge funds. hires into the top investment banks.
Texas Christian University (TCU) Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The data shows that a handful of top students at TCU break into investment banking each year TCU ranks #56 on our investment banking target school list , earning it a designation as a lower semi-target school. TCU sends the overwhelming majority ( 95% ) of its investment banking hires into bulge brackets. Bank of America, J.P.
Northwestern University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 16, 2023
Northwestern is an incredibly well-rounded school and ranks #21 on our investment banking target school list. Northwestern students consistently place into investment banking and we consider the school to be a semi-target. Kellogg is one of the most consistent MBA programs for investment banking placement.
University of Georgia Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 4, 2023
UGeorgia is one of the country's oldest public universities and has consistent placement into investment banking. UGeorgia is ranked #41 on our investment banking target school list , earning it a designation of a lower semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks. UGeorgia also has solid placement at J.P.
CMA to investigate £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money by Nationwide
The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
MAY 31, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had opened the first stage of its merger process to look at whether the deal – one of the largest transactions in the banking sector since the 2008 financial crisis – would lead to substantial lessening of competition. Continue reading.
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Indiana University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 10, 2023
Indiana University is a well-rounded public research university that has very solid placement into investment banking. With a consistent number of hires and strong representation at almost every top investment bank, Indiana is ranked #22 on our investment banking target school list. hires into the top investment banks.
Boston University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 4, 2023
BU consistently sends top students into investment banking each year and has good placement into a few bulge bracket firms. BU is ranked #45 on our investment banking target school list , earning itself a designation as a lower semi-target school. Morgan (21% of investment banking placements) and Goldman Sachs (18%).
Middlebury College Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Middlebury College is a well-regarded liberal arts college with respectable placement in investment banking and finance. Despite its small student body, Middlebury sends a steady number of graduates into the top investment banks every year. hires into the top investment banks. We filtered the data to examine U.S.
Dartmouth College Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 28, 2023
Dartmouth ranks #17 overall on our investment banking target school list and ranks #25 based on total hires. 1.73% of Dartmouth students end up at a top investment bank. Their comparably small school size leads to them having fewer total hires in investment banking. hires into the top investment banks.
York University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
JANUARY 15, 2024
If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our , Private Equity Course and , Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. York University Investment Banking Placement York University is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario Canada. We have created a U.S.
Western University (UWO) Investment Banking Placement
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 16, 2023
Western University is by far the best Canadian school for investment banking and finance placements. Western consistently sends an impressive number of graduates into investment banking, competing with some of the top U.S. investment banks and has an overall rank of #27 (leading all other Canadian Schools). schools in the world.
Penn State University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Penn State ranks #33 on our investment banking target school list , classifying it as a "lower semi-target" school. Although it is possible to break into investment banking from Penn State, it is typically only the very top students who have access. Penn State's most common investment banking destinations are Bank of America and Citi.
Colgate University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Colgate is known as one of the " Hidden Ivys " and sends a handful of people into investment banking each year. Colgate ranks #48 on our investment banking target school list , earning itself a designation as a lower semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks. We filtered the data to examine U.S.
Queen's University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Queen's University is a public research university in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and is the second-best Canadian school for investment banking placement. Home to the well-regarded Smith School of Business Commerce program, Queen's top students consistently go to the very best investment banks in the world.
Rice University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Rice has solid placement into investment banking and finance, anchored by its extremely strong connection to Houston offices. Rice University ranks #29 on our investment banking target school list and qualifies as a semi-target on our ranking. hires into the top investment banks. Morgan and Evercore.
Cornell University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 29, 2023
Cornell has phenomenal investment banking placement, placing #6 on our target school list. Cornell ranks #5 by total hires, which is a testament to its dedicated student body and presence across the top investment banks. Overall, Cornell is a fantastic place to pursue investment banking and finance. Morgan and Citi.
Carnegie Mellon University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Located in Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon also has a strong business program and consistent placements into many top banks. Carnegie Mellon is ranked #46 on our investment banking target school list , earning it a designation as a lower semi-target school. Morgan, which are often considered the top 3 bulge bracket investment banks.
Singapore Management University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 2, 2023
investment banking. SMU ranks #50 on our investment banking target school list , earning a designation as a lower semi-target school. investment banks. SMU is one of three Asian schools to make it out onto our investment banking target school list (alongside The University of Hong Kong and HKUST).
Claremont McKenna College Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Claremont is the quintessential liberal arts college when it comes to investment banking recruiting; the per-student statistics are strong, but students may lack alumni to network with given the small school size. Claremont ranks #32 overall on our investment banking target school list , earning a designation as lower semi-target school.
University of Michigan Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 2, 2023
schools for investment banking placement. Michigan has a strong presence at the best investment banks and sends large numbers of students to the top firms every year. investment banking analysts placed, topped only by UPenn and NYU. Michigan has extremely consistent placement into the top investment banks.
Fordham University Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Fordham has fair placement into investment banking, sending a handful of graduates to the top firms every year. Fordham University ranks #36 on our investment banking target school list , earning a designation as a lower semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks. We filtered the data to examine U.S.
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