Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In addition to Prime Ministers that serve for only 44 days and questionable weather/food, the United Kingdom is also known as a global hub for investment banking. Many would argue that investment banking in London is second only to New York in terms of compensation, exit opportunities, deal flow, and “prestige.”.

Banking 79

Banking Start-ups Finance Equity 79

Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Just look at the financial markets, the crypto meltdown, deal volume at banks, inflation, energy prices, Russia/Ukraine, supply chains, and the hiring environment in tech and finance. But let’s start with my favorite topic: “ranking” banks, schools, and maybe a TV series or three. Bank, School, Dragon, and TV Rankings.

Banking 85

Banking Start-ups Finance EBITDA 85

Brian DeChesare

MARCH 23, 2022

Some people like to complain about networking in general, but if there’s a specific part of networking that almost everyone likes to complain about, it’s investment banking information sessions. Here are the main categories: Undergraduate, Entire School – These sessions might have dozens or hundreds of students attending.

Banking 98

Banking Start-ups Finance 98

Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

When it comes to investment banking in Australia , it’s easy to find complaints online. Also, “large domestic investment bank” Macquarie tends to rank well, often above the international bulge brackets. based middle-market banks have little presence in Australia; you’ll see Jefferies but not many others.

Banking 94

Banking Finance Equity Start-ups 94

Brian DeChesare

JUNE 21, 2023

Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. Specifically, should you aim for entry-level investment banking roles in Dubai rather than London, New York, or other financial centers? Investment Banking in Dubai: The Top Banks The usual U.S.

Banking 101

Banking Start-ups Finance Equity 101

Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.”

Equity 75

Equity Banking Start-ups Private Equity Firm 75

Brian DeChesare

JUNE 22, 2022

I published an article on this topic of investment banking in New York vs. Chicago vs. San Francisco vs. Los Angeles vs. Houston vs. other cities a long time ago – but a fair amount has changed since then: Remote / hybrid work means that some of the advantages and disadvantages of different cities are more nebulous.

Banking 93

Banking Start-ups Finance Marketability 93

Reynolds Holding

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In a new paper, we contribute to this debate by investigating the role of disclosure mandates in the takeover market for banks. Financial disclosures play a critical role in M&A, allowing acquirers to evaluate alternative investment opportunities. In general, banks are among the most opaque corporate entities.

Banking 59

Banking Marketability 59

Brian DeChesare

APRIL 20, 2022

A long time ago, it didn’t matter that much if you applied for summer internships at the large banks but failed to win a single offer. When someone says they “didn’t get any internship offers,” typically they mean: They were recruiting for investment banking internships after their 3 rd year of university or their 1 st year of an MBA program.

Banking 115

Banking Corporate Finance Finance Start-ups 115

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 1, 2022

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, April 1, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of March 25-31, 2022. Beyond the Target: M&A Decisions and Rival Ownership. The Logic and Limits of the Federal Reserve Act. Posted by Luca X.

Banking 198

Banking Equity Marketability 198

Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 24, 2022

A long time ago, the investment banking weekend trip was a rite of passage. If you came across as personable and knowledgeable in these meetings, you would gain an advantage in winning interviews and job offers – and you might even get to visit the bank’s office briefly. And What Are They? Why Are Weekend Trips NOT That Useful?

Banking 91

Banking Start-ups 91

Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. These points go back to the flawed concept of “ investment banking certifications.” If you’re unwilling to do an MBA, you do not have many paths into investment banking past a certain age.

Banking 59

Banking Start-ups Finance Private Equity Firm 59

Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you want to read angry comments and long threads with plenty of insults, you can’t go wrong with the wealth management vs. investment banking debate. And wealth managers at large banks may advise people with as little as a few hundred thousand to invest. The truth is that both claims are correct but incomplete.

Banking 59

Banking Start-ups Equity Corporate Finance 59

Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 23, 2023

Almost nothing is worse than recruiting for investment banking internships , winning an offer, preparing , completing the internship, and then not getting a return offer. All the large investment banks – bulge brackets , elite boutiques , and middle-market firms – use internships as a recruiting tool for Analysts and Associates.

Banking 52

Banking Start-ups Finance Marketability 52

Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

With other topics – such as “ target schools ” or “ elite boutiques ” – few people use the terms in-person. They all raise money from Limited Partners (LPs), such as pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and insurers, and invest in companies and securities.

Finance 128

Finance Marketability Banking Corporate Finance 128

Reynolds Holding

MARCH 31, 2022

On March 9, 2022, President Biden signed an executive order (“the Order”) requiring federal agencies to submit reports on how cryptocurrencies relate to various issues, including money laundering, investor protection, international cooperation, central bank digital currencies (“CBDC”), and systemic risk. MiCA”) targeting exchanges.

Banking 92

Banking Marketability Technology Finance 92

Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The first thing to understand about investment banking in Hong Kong is that it’s unlikely you’ll ever be able to work in investment banking in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is still an important financial center, but banks there now focus almost exclusively on mainland China in terms of deals, clients, and new hires.

Banking 52

Banking Equity Start-ups Finance 52

Reynolds Holding

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Ross School of Business on “What Should the U.S. Banking System Look Like? The Remarks call for the development of a “macro vi 100 12595 0 12595 0 0 181k 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 180kew” of the banking system—one that holistically evaluates the impact of bank mergers on the banking system and the U.S.

Banking 49

Banking Compliance Marketability 49

Brian DeChesare

MARCH 2, 2022

As investment banking recruitment has moved up earlier – especially in the U.S. These factors have made the off-cycle investment banking internship a popular strategy for many students. vs. elsewhere, and it also differs at different types of banks. France or Germany ). France or Germany ).

Banking 59

Banking Start-ups Finance Equity 59

Viking Mergers

JANUARY 2, 2023

Jackson returned to business school and earned an Executive MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School in 2015. After the exit event at Rio Bravo, Jackson worked for a few years at a boutique investment bank where he analyzed companies.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Banking Finance Marketability 130

Reynolds Holding

MARCH 28, 2023

We also wanted to explore whether corporate net zero commitments are robust and likely to lead to real world emissions reductions in line with Paris targets, or whether they are just more greenwash. SBTi provides an independent certification platform for Paris-aligned corporate climate targets.

Technology 105

Technology Market Capitalization Banking Marketability 105

Reynolds Holding

JUNE 7, 2023

Investors have traditionally targeted auditors in class action suits as “deep pockets” with a greater ability to pay damages than the firms they have audited. Supreme Court case, StoneRidge Investment Partners v. Reh School of Business, Nicole M. It is based on their recent article, “StoneRidge Investment Partners v.

Banking 52

Banking Accounting Firms Marketability 52

Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 19, 2022

FSG Investment Banking: What the Financial Sponsors Group Does The Financial Sponsors Group vs. the Financial Institutions Group The Financial Sponsors Group vs. Leveraged Finance vs. Debt Capital Markets Recruiting: Who Gets Into the Financial Sponsors Group? Table Of Contents. So what’s the difference?”.

Private Equity Firm 77

Private Equity Firm Banking Equity Finance 77

Brian DeChesare

APRIL 5, 2023

The pitch is that you do a mix of high-level “macro” work and occasional “micro” work, such as direct investments, you may get to live in exotic locations and pay less in taxes, and you work much more normal hours than in other finance jobs. Some SWFs operate like long-only asset managers (i.e.,

Equity 59

Equity Start-ups Private Equity Firm Banking 59

Reynolds Holding

JUNE 19, 2023

and governance” factors that are increasingly used in connection with business and investment management practices. [1] Judges interpreted accounting concepts in contracts since the time of Hammurabi, thereby making the concepts more meaningful and private investment in them more worthwhile.

Banking 59

Banking Compliance Finance Technology 59

Reynolds Holding

MAY 23, 2023

banking has always been a risky business. The financial panics of 1819, 1837, 1873, 1907, and 1931-32 all sparked banking crises, recessions, or full-scale depressions. Depositors lost everything every time a bank failed. But the Great Depression was the trigger for a seismic change. At the same time, the U.S.

Banking 52

Banking Equity Start-ups Finance 52

Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 10, 2022

With the possible exception of FIG , oil & gas investment banking generates the highest number of panicked emails and questions. But before delving into the exit opportunities and the long-term outlook, let’s start with the fundamentals: Oil & Gas Investment Banking Defined. How do I move around?

Banking 88

Banking EBITDA Dividends Equity 88

Reynolds Holding

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

They argue that individuals and institutions would feel confident investing in crypto coins in a familiar, regulated environment. SIPC-type protections (and FDIC-like protections where banks were involved) would ensure that investors would not lose their coins or cash if their providers failed. Creating an Appropriate Crypto Policy.

Finance 145

Finance Banking Marketability Treasury 145

Brian DeChesare

MAY 10, 2023

I’ve found that two main groups care about investment banking in Singapore : Students who are from Southeast Asia and are considering whether they want to work in Singapore, NY, London, or other places. It’s just that it’s smaller than you might expect, which means a lower investment banking headcount than true financial centers.

Banking 99

Banking Start-ups Equity Marketability 99

Reynolds Holding

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Likewise, Vanguard in its 2021 Investment Stewardship Annual Report stated that they “are tireless advocates for the highest standards of corporate governance worldwide and the sustainable, long-term value of. . . shareholders’ investments.”. However, not all market participants embrace ESG principles.

Banking 85

Banking Compliance Marketability 85

Brian DeChesare

MARCH 27, 2024

If you go by most online discussions, investment banking spring weeks in the U.K. are as essential as oxygen or high grades if you want to work at a large bank. Banks are also to blame because they now market spring weeks to students as young as 16. but large banks in Asia-Pacific may also offer them.

Banking 95

Banking Start-ups Finance Corporate Finance 95

Brian DeChesare

APRIL 24, 2024

But then recruiting moved up, the MBA process became more structured, and now we have 4-year-olds aiming for “Target Kindergartens” so they can eventually get into investment banking ~15 years in the future. Interestingly, there are not many investment banks on these lists.

Start-ups 59

Start-ups Banking Finance Equity 59

Musings on Markets

JUNE 9, 2021

The company files a prospectus, providing prospective investors with information about its business model and financials, and hires an investment banker or bankers to manage the issuance process. For decades, the process that companies in the United States have used to go public has followed a familiar script.

Start-ups 52

Start-ups Marketability Banking Corporate Finance 52

Reynolds Holding

JULY 25, 2023

As the debate over quantifying “scope 3” emissions demonstrates, generating an NZT index is not automatic, but at least the target is clear and unconfounded by other objectives. This is because mitigating climate change risk reduces systematic risk across a portfolio of diversified investments. In the U.S.,

Equity 52

Equity Start-ups Marketability Systematic Risk 52

Reynolds Holding

APRIL 14, 2022

Economic theory shows that with higher income and wealth come higher savings rates, and therefore a higher level of investment and gross domestic product. Also, in economies with underdeveloped credit markets, significant investments can only be made if there is an accumulation of wealth.

Marketability 59

Marketability Banking Compliance Technology 59

Reynolds Holding

APRIL 18, 2024

Every day, we see investors looking to incorporate AI into their investment strategies, or using it to analyze and recommend investments. And in the end, every day, we see investors making larger and larger investments in these issuers or financial products. [8] I hope these actions put the investment industry on notice.

Compliance 45

Compliance Technology Start-ups Marketability 45

Reynolds Holding

APRIL 13, 2022

Consequently, it affects investors’ decisions to invest or refrain from investing in a company incorporated in a jurisdiction with superior or inferior corporate law. Moreover, this strategy implies a choice of law that would differ from that of the underlying target corporation.

Banking 75

Banking Equity Marketability 75