The #1 Niche for Defense Startups: Drones In an era where warfare is increasingly defined by autonomy and precision, drones have emerged as the undisputed kingpin for defense startups. As geopolitical tensions simmer—from Ukraine's battlefields to potential Pacific flashpoints—the demand for...

Investment banking transactions can be broadly categorised into several key buckets, spanning both M&A advisory and capital markets activities. Each transaction type serves different strategic objectives and requires distinct skill sets, though all involve high-stakes financial decision-making...

You've probably heard the word "transaction" thrown around like confetti at a trading floor celebration. But what does it actually mean? Not in the dictionary sense — in the real, practical, "this is what bankers actually do" sense. Let's break it down. The Simple Version A transaction is a...

Lorettz shares his career journey across banking and consulting, starting with an international education in economics and strategy (University of Sussex, Stanford exchange, and a Master’s in Strategy & International Management from the University of St. Gallen). He began his career at Credit...

Citadel, the hedge fund led by Ken Griffin and known for its success in commodity markets, is entering the industrial metals sector after years of avoidance. This shift comes as metals like copper and tin reach record highs, sparking broader interest in the market. The firm has hired Ylan Adler...

ASML Holding NV, a Dutch semiconductor equipment maker, reported record fourth-quarter bookings of €13.2 billion ($15.8 billion), surpassing analyst estimates of €6.85 billion. The surge is driven by demand for advanced equipment to support AI infrastructure. During an analyst call, executives...

It's taking many of America’s most credentialed business-school graduates months to land and accept job offers.⁠ https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/even-mbas-from-top-business-schools-are-struggling-to-get-hired-11f4a167 ⁠ With companies scrutinizing every white-collar hire, the job market...

Alex and David discuss breaking in from PwC in Dublin to Lazard in London, the grim realities of life on the desk, and his thoughts on AI's impact on the industry. Off The Beaten Path David's journey began at Trinity College Dublin, where he studied economics and geography without a clear...

The largest merger and acquisition (M&A) deal of all time remains the hostile takeover of Mannesmann AG by Vodafone AirTouch PLC in 1999–2000, a landmark transaction that reshaped the global telecommunications landscape and set a record that has stood for over two decades. The Record-Breaking...

Discussions over a tie-up to create the world’s largest mining group come as race to secure copper reshapes the sector https://www.ft.com/content/33b05a8b-9de0-4e70-8530-7237df1bf0d9

More than 200,000 European banking jobs are under threat over the next five years as lenders increasingly embrace artificial intelligence. https://www.ft.com/content/71e12f85-1edb-4156-8cb5-3fe8aef36d93

Highest-ever number of megadeals lifts total value of M&A by 50% in 2025 https://www.ft.com/content/46b87305-4bd7-4e64-81f9-ad6b9a9bc429

Artificial intelligence has arrived across the financial services industry with the force of a market disruption, and the anxiety is universal. Investment banking analysts watch as AI tools fix typos, alignment on presentations and draft pitch books within minutes. Sales and trading desks see...

In this episode Alex discusses the investment banking industry with a Bocconi alumni, who spent 15 years in the trenches as a Director at Morgan Stanley's Capital Markets division. They cover topics like breaking in, AI, exit opportunities and the future of the industry.

Experts discuss what investors need to know for 2026 at the annual FT Money roundtable. https://www.ft.com/content/21f59bee-8747-4a44-b992-336ef4c5157f