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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

OfficeHours

While a degree in finance, economics, or related fields is highly sought after, investment banks will hire candidates with a diversity of backgrounds, especially in STEM fields. To develop these skills, take classes in finance and economics, regardless of your major. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

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How to Take Advantage of the Market Slowdown

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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.

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Investment Banking Spring Weeks: The Full Guide

Mergers and Inquisitions

Outside of IB, various asset managers, hedge funds, consulting firms, and trading firms also run some type of spring week program, but we’re focusing on banking here. And if you’re in sales & trading , you won’t be allowed to trade or sell, just as you’re similarly restricted in S&T internships.

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2023 Fourth Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

Meanwhile, reversals in the bond and currency markets drove losses in commodity trading advisors (CTAs) for the period, as CTAs had been both long the U.S. Contributing to that growth were two significant happenings: America helped rebuild Europe and Japan, triggering economic benefits for our nation, and the largest generation in U.S.

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2023 Third Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

We believe many of these counter balances are nearing an end, and the economic impacts of the Fed’s policy, which are always felt on a lagged basis, will begin to manifest on Main Street soon. As shown below in Figure 3, over the past five years both Mexico and Canada have disproportionately benefitted from our reduced trade with China.

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