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

Funds such as Balyasny, Jain Global and Qube are expanding operations to allow them to trade underlying markets https://www.ft.com/content/598c3bfc-008c-438f-837c-f7ec73a993f6

Paramount has launched a $108bn hostile bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery. https://www.ft.com/content/7981af0e-ad93-4c11-8c1c-09b0167bf4d6

The actuarial profession remains one of the most intellectually demanding and financially rewarding career paths in London and across Europe. While many associate actuaries purely with insurance, the reality is far more diverse—these professionals are the mathematical architects behind pension...

Global Markets, often encompassing Sales and Trading (S&T) roles in investment banks, includes activities like equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities (FICC), structuring, and research. Compensation in this sector is highly variable, depending on factors such as desk performance (e.g...

This guide provides an overview of management consulting salaries in London and broader Europe for 2025, based on recent data from industry sources. Salaries vary by firm tier (e.g., MBB: McKinsey, BCG, Bain; Big Four: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC; boutiques and others), experience level, and...

The Big 4 accounting firms—Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG—offer competitive salaries that vary by role, experience, qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA), department (e.g., audit, tax, advisory), and location. London typically commands a premium due to higher living costs, often 10-20% above other UK...

Private equity (PE) compensation in London and broader Europe remains highly competitive in 2025, driven by factors like fund size, asset class, experience, and regional differences. Data from recent surveys shows that total compensation typically includes base salary, annual bonus, carried...

Introduction The financial services sector hosts two powerhouse groups: the Big 4 accounting firms—Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG—and the Bulge Bracket investment banks like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, and Deutsche Bank. Big 4...

Preparing as a Graduate for the Big Four in the AI Era As the Big Four firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG) redefine professional services through AI integration—automating routine tasks, launching AI assurance services, and shifting toward tech-driven models—graduates face a more competitive...

Breaking into investment banking (IB) from a Big Four firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) is absolutely possible—and quite common among those who plan it right. Thousands of accountants and consultants make this switch each year, often landing roles in M&A advisory, leveraged finance, or coverage...

Investment banking stays the golden ticket in finance, where the bonus component of your paycheck can swell two or three times your base in blockbuster years. It's not about just the cash only either—getting on an internship or graduate role can serve as the stepping stone into any solid...

Determining a fair equity agreement for a new startup depends on several factors, including the startup’s stage, valuation, funding amount, market norms, and the roles or contributions of the parties involved (e.g., founders, employees, investors, or advisors). Below, I’ll outline general...

Venture Capital Industry and Career Overview The venture capital (VC) industry involves firms or individuals investing money in early-stage, high-potential startups or small businesses in exchange for equity (ownership stakes). The goal is to fund innovative companies with high growth potential...

Global dealmaking is up by a third this year, setting 2025 up to be the best 12-month stretch since 2021 https://www.ft.com/content/9455b064-7727-4756-8a3d-8dd1cce7f008