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Private Equity in China: The Worst of Both Worlds?

Mergers and Inquisitions

The international firms in China have not been performing particularly well because the government wants to encourage domestic investment and help Chinese people, rather than foreigners, make money. It is a “sweatshop” culture, which is common in China even outside the finance industry. is better for domestic funds.

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Investment Banking Placement (Using Data)

Peak Frameworks

Founded in 1991 by the British Hong Kong Government, HKUST is one of the only Asian schools with U.S. The vast majority (95%) of placements are into bulge brackets, with J.P. We break down the common paths through finance and provide comprehensive tutorials on qualitative and quantitative interview questions.

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UBS and Credit Suisse: The Next Shoe to Drop in the Financial Crisis of 2023?

Mergers and Inquisitions

The deal is backstopped by the Swiss government, which committed ~$10 billion to absorb potential losses (UBS will absorb the first ~$5 billion). If the losses are even higher, UBS and the Swiss government will split them above this $15 billion level. The AT1 bondholders are now banding together to file a lawsuit.

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Lower Middle Market

Wall Street Mojo

. #2 – Asset-based lending It is yet another common capital source for LMM firms in which the company assets are used as collateral or security to lift loans or take credit financing lines with a typical ratio of 60% on inventory and 85% on accounts receivable. Even capital assets are used in this form of borrowing. #3

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Trading at the frontier

The TRADE

Having a cohesive team globally has proved an increasingly essential tool for institutions in light of the ongoing globalisation of finance and the turbulence caused by market events in the last few years. For him, it is the correlation between real world events and the markets that drew him to his role in finance in the first place.

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Renewable Energy Investment Banking: How to Make Greens by Going Green

Mergers and Inquisitions

The bad news is that despite these positives, it’s still highly dependent on the government and overall macro conditions – despite claims to the contrary. Finally, many renewable energy debt deals take place within Project Finance teams at banks – but Project Finance and corporate finance are very different !

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Fixed Income Research: The Overlooked Younger Brother of Equity Research?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Fixed Income Research Definition: In fixed income research, finance professionals analyze companies’ debt issuances and make pricing and investment recommendations based on their outlook for each one. bunds (Germany), or Japanese government bonds (JGBs)? Bond Types: How are corporate bonds different from government bonds?