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The CFA for Investment Banking: Do the New Changes Make It Worthwhile?

Mergers and Inquisitions

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. But earlier in 2023, the CFA Institute announced the biggest changes to the program since it started.

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Unlocking Success in Investment Management technology industry: Key Takeaways for Young Professional

Global Banking & Finance

Swapnil Kognole, CFA is a seasoned leader in wealth management technology, currently serving as Director at UBS technology department. As a CFA Charterholder and IEEE Senior Member, Swapnil combines deep financial expertise with […]

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Agile and proportionate: regulatory reform and digital transformation in the UK banking sector

Global Banking & Finance

Agile and proportionate: regulatory reform and digital transformation in the UK banking sector By Jonathan Philp, CFA Principal Specialist in Banking and Financial Markets at NTT DATA UK&I We have learned that bank failures can be contagious and very costly to fix, both in terms of immediate stabilisation measures and the impact on the wider […] (..)

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

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Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. not banks or investment firms). What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

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How to Prepare for Series Exams

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When I first started my job in investment banking, I knew the first month or so would be training before I actually hit the desk and started working with my team. The Series exams refer to a variety of licensing exams that are commonly associated with investment banking and related fields. What are the SIE and Series exams?

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07-11-2023 Newsletter: Diversity Events at Megafunds Have Started…

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Written by a Top OfficeHours Female Coach When I first started my job in investment banking, I knew the first month or so would be training before I actually hit the desk and started working with my team. The Series exams refer to a variety of licensing exams that are commonly associated with investment banking and related fields.