When I was studying at university, it seemed to me that there are only a few available career paths for ambitious people - Investment banking, Asset Management and Consulting. However, later I realized that there are dozens of other options that are equally good and I will share with you a few...

Equity research is the process of analyzing the business and financial performance of companies to make investment recommendations or investment decisions. The main institutions that conduct serious equity research are investment banks (sell-side) and investment firms (asset managers, hedge...

Several years ago, I had the unique opportunity to work for a leading investment bank in Hong Kong and I will share some of my experience with you. The transportation system was the first thing that caught my attention when I arrived in Hong Kong. The airport is connected to the city via the...

On 20 April, the European Parliament approved the new Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation. The legal framework will enter into force for all entities dealing with crypto (exchanges, wallet providers, etc) at the end of 2024 after an 18-month period. There is only one important exception -...

Mergers and acquisitions are the most popular segment of investment banking and the one which is responsible for the biggest share of all fees earned by big banks. This is not surprising, given that many corporations were flooded with cash after the pandemic and needed to deploy it somewhere...

People who work in investment banking are usually grouped based on their function (M&A, IPOs, etc) or industry focus. When you join a bank for an internship or a full-time position, you could start as a generalist or join a team that focuses on a specific industry. The HR staff tends to ask...

Undoubtedly, asset management is one of the most attractive sectors of Finance and many people dream to work for reputable asset managers like Schroders or Amundi. Most professionals who work in the industry believe that they are very capable and can outperform benchmarks in the same way as...

This forum is focused mostly on banking and finance in the UK but I believe that it is important for people who want to work in the financial industry to have a global mindset. There is a ranking called The Global Financial Centres Index that is published every year and shows the most powerful...

Many young people who want to pursue a career in investment banking don’t know the differences between investment banks and simply apply to all banks to increase their chances of securing an internship or job. However, it is crucial to take into consideration the culture and the performance of...

The master of finance and management are two of the most prestigious and sought-after programs. Completing one of the two courses at a top business school will significantly improve your career prospects and impact positively your future salary. If you have already obtained a perfect GMAT score...

Equity research is a front-office division of investment banks that is often overlooked by people interested in pursuing a career in investment banking. In the past, the role of this department was to produce high-quality investment research and attract new clients or encourage the existing ones...