OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

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.

Investment 147

Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

If you go by most online discussions, investment banking spring weeks in the U.K. If you want to work in investment banking in London , these “spring weeks” (1-2-week mini-internships in your first or second year of university) are helpful but not necessarily required. OK, So What Are the Downsides of Investment Banking Spring Weeks?

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For those of us embarking on careers in finance, including myself, the unease accompanying economic downturns and market volatility is all too familiar. Continuous Learning and Skill Enhancement One of the most effective strategies to maintain your value in the industry, irrespective of economic conditions, is continuous learning.

Economics 130

Economics Finance Finance CFA 130

FineMark

JANUARY 20, 2023

Hyman Minsky, American Economist (1919-1996) Hyman Minsky proposed theories linking market fragility and the normal economic cycle with speculative bubbles innate to financial markets. The bubble of cryptocurrency burst, resulting in economic losses of approximately $2 trillion.

Economics 52

Economics Portfolio Equities Investors 52

FineMark

APRIL 13, 2023

Bank Failures, Rate Hikes and Market Mean Reverts As investment practitioners, we regularly encourage our clients to remain calm when reacting to unfavorable media reports about the economy or geopolitics. Note: These investments are suitable for clients with both significant financial wherewithal and an ability to bear illiquidity risk.

Bank 52

Bank Banking Investment Economics 52

FineMark

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Rather than trying to predict the future, we prefer to construct solid portfolios, focus on longer-term investable themes, and identify third-party manager talent with demonstrable (and persistent) alpha-generation ability. In fact, at our most recent Investment Policy Committee meeting, we decided it was time to declare “Victory!”

S&P 52

S&P Investment Portfolio Corporation 52

FineMark

JULY 13, 2023

In investing, we see clear corollaries to this statement. Equity markets are justifiably high risk investments, given the historically high returns they afford investors over long investment horizons. As asset allocators, studying the past helps us see the investment landscape for what it is—not what we wish it to be.

S&P 52

S&P Investment Bank Banking 52