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The Tragic Investment Banker Death: Should Senior Bankers Go to Jail for Killing Their Junior Staff?

Brian DeChesare

In short, this banker was an Associate in the FIG team at Bank of America and had a very accomplished track record before joining the firm. Tragedies like this show that the culture in investment banking hasn’t changed that much, despite banks’ claims that they are “trying” to improve things. Bill Ackman also donated.

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Bulge Bracket Banks: 2024 Edition

Brian DeChesare

I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. What is a “Bulge Bracket Bank”? The name “bulge bracket” (BB) comes from the prospectus for an IPO or debt issuance, which lists all the banks underwriting the deal.

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The Gamification of Banking

Reynolds Holding

Stock trading has been gamified – transformed into a fun and at times casino-like game whose addictive potential captures the attention of consumers and revenues for brokerage firms. Thus far, however, little has been written about the gamification of banking – the topic of our recent article. [3] Bank in 2022, “embedd[ing] U.S.

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The CFA for Investment Banking: Do the New Changes Make It Worthwhile?

Brian DeChesare

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. I got so tired of these debates that I never planned to cover this topic again. These points go back to the flawed concept of “ investment banking certifications.”

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Everything about Share Buybacks

Andrew Stolz

I’ve previously covered The Motivation, Impact, and Pain of Share Buybacks , in this post I provide important research on the topic of share buybacks. A company executes a share buyback when it pays out cash from its balance sheet to purchase its previously issued shares in the stock market or directly from shareholders.

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Age and Investment Banking: When Is It Too Late to Break Into the Industry, and What Should You Do If You’re “Too Old”?

Brian DeChesare

There are few topics as heated as age and investment banking. But unlike other controversial topics – crypto, the CFA, or social media censorship – this one rarely generates long-running online arguments. What should I do with my life if I’m too old for banking?”. Do I have any chance if I’m above the age of X?

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Understanding Startup Valuation: A Guide for Investors and Venture Capitalists

RNC

Read More: Common Mistakes to Avoid in Equity Valuation: Tips from Seasoned Investors Equity Valuation Models: An Overview Valuation models, for stocks, are tools that help determine the value of a company’s stock. These assumptions involve factors, like growth rates, discount rates and future market conditions.