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The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: The Start of Great Financial Crisis 2.0?

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Look at any financial model for a bank, and you’ll see that loans – not deposits – are the key top-line driver. Hedging exists because anything could happen, and it’s the bank’s job to understand financial markets and why Treasuries are not, in fact, “risk-free.” Venture capital firms also deserve some of the blame here.

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Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking: Career Deathmatch

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The Nature of the Work: Markets, Analysis, Sales, and Interpersonal Skills Wealth management (WM) requires broader knowledge of the financial markets since you may have to advise clients on everything from their portfolio allocations to upcoming tax changes. Think: benchmarking portfolios rather than modeling companies.