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    HSBC fired investment bankers on bonus day and gave them no bonuses

    HSBC fired investment bankers on the day they were due to learn their bonus figures and gave no bonuses to many it let go, in a sign of how the bank is taking a more ruthless approach to costs under new chief executive Georges Elhedery...
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    Guest Post: BreakIntoPE.com - 5 Critical Communication Mistakes in PE Interviews (And How to Avoid Them)

    The following is a post sponsored by BreakInToPE.com, the premier coaching service in the UK and EU for aspiring PE professionals. Breaking into Private Equity (PE) in Europe is a significant milestone for finance professionals, and the private equity interview process is a critical step toward...
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    Essential Soft Skills for IBD Analysts

    Nice writeup with actionable advice, thanks! Last point is quite true: sometimes perception is more important than perspective. Can you share some advice on how does does one improve soft and more specifically time management skills? I think the latter is so underrated but the more time one...
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    US stocks at most expensive relative to bonds since dotcom era

    Level last seen in 2002 as tech-fuelled equity rally throws up red flag on ‘Fed model’ https://www.ft.com/content/f8b6dbb5-eb9b-4639-b72a-e7c9b2925bb3
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    Record $600bn pours into global bond funds in 2024

    Investors piled into fixed income in bet on falling interest rates https://www.ft.com/content/de2c7f49-1ae0-4f02-b403-6c12dfa55b76
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    Off the well-beaten path: Conversation with an IBD ex-Associate

    In the ever-evolving world of finance and investment banking, carving out a unique career path can seem daunting, yet rewarding. Today, on Canary Wharfian, we sit down with a finance professional who has done just that, openly sharing insights and experiences that shed light on the demanding yet...
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    From ER to Founding a HealthTech Startup

    In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, there's a growing trend of professionals charting bold new courses beyond traditional pathways. Wesley, a guest on Canary Wharfian today, shares his enlightening journey, transitioning from high-stakes finance to spearheading a health tech startup. His...
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    From Professional Golf to Deputy Head of Trading

    In the realm of sales & trading careers (AKA Global Markets), the trajectory can often be as complex and multidimensional as the financial instruments one might trade. A conversation with an accomplished finance professional reveals how varied and international a career in this field can be...
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    It's the Cycle - not You

    What can graduates do in today's economic downturn? The days of low interest rates are gone, and while interest rates are not rising anymore, who knows when the days of low rates will return? If you are a recent graduate or about to graduate next year, you might have found yourself having...
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    Introducing Canary Wharfian Premium

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    Barclays becomes first UK bank to scrap EU bonus cap

    'Material risk takers' will be eligible for awards of up to 10 times their fixed pay https://www.ft.com/content/7ff633ad-ecdb-4df6-bf11-d987dc9ace9c
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    Global stock market rout: As it happened

    https://www.ft.com/content/9a682923-7dfa-47ba-9094-0f86c3d5a491
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    Elliott says Nvidia is in a ‘bubble’ and AI is ‘overhyped’

    Hedge fund tells clients many supposed applications of the technology are ‘never going to actually work’ https://www.ft.com/content/24a12be1-a973-4efe-ab4f-b981aee0cd0b OK, so I work in tech and wanted to share this one as it's quite close to "home". I largely agree with the sentiment of this...
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    Office politics is not optional: learn to play the game or you’ll be its victim

    Most of us disapprove of wily work machinations, but experts say ignoring power structures will hold you back https://www.ft.com/content/a84327c6-f939-480c-925d-19d3f41062bf I think this is a great way to put it. And a good perspective thats quite insightful so thought to share; I can...
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