Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

This article will delve into the essence of combinations in mathematics , their practical applications in finance, and why they are essential for financial professionals. Consider you have ten potential investment opportunities, and you want to diversify your portfolio by selecting three. 10 - 3)!) = 120 different portfolios.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

With the number of emergency / news-related articles on this site lately – two in a row! Technically, my assessment in that article was correct: “The short answer is that it’s very unlikely that any of these firms will go bankrupt. First, Credit Suisse is obviously no longer a bulge bracket bank , so I’ll have to update that article.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

You must be able to consider long-term goals, assess risk, and craft plans to enhance the value of portfolio companies. Due Diligence in Private Equity Due diligence is arguably more important on the buyside than in any other finance role, given that you have to live with your investment for the long term.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. I first criticized the CFA in a 2009 article , which generated a lot of angry comments. Please read the articles on lateral hiring and MBA-level recruiting. Not much has changed since then.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As discussed in the distressed private equity article, there is no universal definition for a “distressed security” or a “distressed company.” Most dedicated distressed funds offer less liquidity and longer lock-up periods than other hedge funds, and they tend to hold positions for months or years with fairly concentrated portfolios.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 5, 2024

We cover many of the trade-offs in the earlier wealth management vs. investment banking article , but in short: Investment banking has better exit opportunities at all levels. There are so many articles, guides, and resources about IB interview questions that you have no excuse to be caught unprepared.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 4, 2024

Article Link to be Hyperlinked For eg: Source: Empire Building (wallstreetmojo.com) The goal of empire building is typically to increase personal authority, status, and resources within the organization, often at the expense of the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the business. Table of contents What Is The Empire Building?

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is a powerful programming language that can elevate your skills as a finance professional. In this blog article, we will explore the basics of VBA for Excel, its importance in the finance industry, and how mastering VBA can help you stay ahead in your career.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

Some of these client differences relate to the distinction between private wealth management and private banking; for more on that, you should review the the private banking article. Note that the scope is more limited in “pure” WM roles; you’ll do more non-portfolio work in private banking.)

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

Many smaller operators who are well positioned with a solid customer base, a robust portfolio of goods, and healthier product lines could explore a sale at today’s attractive pricing, with options to sell to an industry competitor or a private equity group (PEG). Download the article here.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Finally, many renewable energy debt deals take place within Project Finance teams at banks – but Project Finance and corporate finance are very different ! Per FTI Consulting , solar, wind, and “portfolio” (mixed asset) deals account for 60% of renewable M&A activity in the U.S.:

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Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

Rob Baxter, head of corporate finance at KPMG, said: “Overall, the fundamentals that underpin the private equity market are still very much in place. This article was originally published by Michael Somerville on 14 September 2018. However, there is hope things will improve in 2024.

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