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    No Internship No Problem

    Summer internships are an important step in impressing a potential employer if you are eyeing the big names, especially in the summer before your final year. But do not despair if you did not get one. There are plenty of options for the summer, and while summer internships are an excellent...
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    The Base Interest Rate and its Impact on Inflation

    You might have read that government interest rates are (almost) back to Trussian levels https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-24/traders-bet-on-boe-rate-peaking-at-5-5-after-inflation-surprise, which could mean that the Bank of England would need to raise interest rates to 5.5% later...
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    Introduction to the Big 4

    You will have heard about the Big Four and probably can even name them if you work in the Wharf. But what exactly are EY, KPMG, Deloitte and PwC doing and why are they so important? Well, they are definitely big with revenues of $35-60bn and 250-400,000 employees each. A bit tongue in check, but...
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    How The Debt Ceiling in the US is Becoming a Problem

    You will have come across the term “debt ceiling” in recent news https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65522169. So what is it all about, and why does it matter? Although it is a concept in U.S. domestic politics, its repercussions could be felt across the globe. Understanding the Debt Ceiling...
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    The Base Rate and Why It’s Important and Its' Effect Across Asset Classes

    You will have seen "base interest rate" hikes quite a bit in the news over the last couple of months https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/mar/23/bank-of-england-raises-uk-interest-rates-inflation, so it is worthwhile to look a bit deeper into what it is, how it works, and what it means for...
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    How the Credit Suisse Bankruptcy Makes 2024 Look Like 2008

    You will have seen the news that Credit Suisse was merged (bailed out/rescued) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/ubs-takeover-credit-suisse-b2304918.html by its Swiss rival UBS over the weekend. This is the second bailout in as many weeks after SVB...
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    Will the Fed Bail Out Silicon Valley Bank and Crypto?

    You might have seen the news about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank https://www.uktech.news/funding/bank-finance/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-uk-tech-20230310, its rescue and the fire sale of the bank’s UK operations to HSBC https://news.sky.com/story/hsbc-buys-silicon-valley-bank-12832697...
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    The Property Market in London - and how to Navigate It

    If you were trying to rent a room or a flat in London recently, you have found yourself in a perfect storm https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/sep/01/its-a-total-disaster-how-soaring-rents-cutthroat-competition-and-unscrupulous-landlords-are-breaking-tenants of lots of pent-up demand (read...
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    Choosing The Right MBA Programme For You

    I wanted to give you some help in deciding which MBA to choose (assuming that you have already decided to go for an MBA). As the degree is quite expensive, it is important to choose wisely and pick an MBA that helps you to fulfill your aspirations. Based on my experience, I have listed a number...
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    The Global Economy Under Macroscope: January

    To check on my predictions for this year https://canarywharfian.co.uk/threads/my-economic-predictions-for-2023.705, I will try to review the past month from an economic point of view, hopefully every month from now on. Signs of Hope for Recovery in 2023 While January is usually a somewhat slow...
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    MBA vs CFA

    A question that I get asked quite often is whether to pursue an MBA or a CFA to accelerate your career. The short answer is – it depends, so buckle up and follow me through a couple of aspects to consider. You might have heard the saying that an MBA is a mile wide and an inch deep while a CFA is...
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    The 2010s Under Macroscope

    You might enjoy predicting the future (https://canarywharfian.co.uk/threads/my-economic-predictions-for-2023.705/), but I also wanted to take a look back at past developments in economics. Initially, I considered reviewing the past decade, but going as far back as 2007/08 makes more sense—the...
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    Personal Finance: Tips & Tricks for University Students and Graduates

    Congratulations—you have landed your first job and are just settling into the working world. One part of this is obviously pensions and savings for retirement. "Booooring," as the great Homer Simpson might say, and retirement might seem 50 years away for you, but there are some valuable lessons...
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    My Economic Predictions for '23

    Predicting the future is a mug's game, as Douglas Adams famously said, but after a tumultuous three years, 2023 might turn out to be a bit calmer, so I’ll give it a try. In general, I am quite optimistic about the year to come. War in Ukraine The most important development to look at is the...
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    Work in the City or the Wharf?

    Caught up with a couple of friends over some pints and we had an interesting discussion: given the choice, would you rather work in CW or the City. The general view was that everything works like clockwork in the Wharf (being private property might help a bit), but that it is a bit soulless -...
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