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

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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. So, should you make the CFA part of your recruiting strategy?

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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.

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Investment Banking Spring Weeks: The Full Guide

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If you go by most online discussions, investment banking spring weeks in the U.K. are as essential as oxygen or high grades if you want to work at a large bank. Banks are also to blame because they now market spring weeks to students as young as 16. OK, So What Are the Downsides of Investment Banking Spring Weeks?