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I'm wondering if anyone has some insight into the Aozora Bank IPO in Japan, and why it failed so misserably? ... Aozora IPO	0	6 years 27 weeks ago by eckammeyer	n/a
An article on Hedge Funds <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/12/01/8395118/index.htm">and how they are starting to back small companies.</a> <blockquote> Growing companies could be tapping into a new source of capital in 2007: Hedge funds... Your new bankers: hedge funds	1	6 years 21 weeks ago by nychimp	6 years 21 weeks ago by DeThmsCrwn
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Dear Fellow Primates, <p>We keep getting forced to upgrade our server because too many monkeys keep eating too many bananas at once. Please update your Profiles -- we added an Industry selection to your Monkey Stats page so other monkeys can know what industry you are working in. (click... iBO Winter Newsletter	0	6 years 14 weeks ago by nychimp	n/a
I dont have as much time as I used to, to keep track of the markets and what's going on in the world of investments. Anyone know if a good email newsletter I can subscribe to, to get daily updates on the... daily emails? morning calls?	4	6 years 12 weeks ago by iice74	6 years 10 weeks ago by iice74
I'd like to know more about Duff & Phelps, can anyone help? What kind of reputation do they have? What is the culture like? Anything helpful... Thank you... Duff & Phelps	0	6 years 5 weeks ago by rosshill22	n/a
I hope the markets remain stable in the foreseeable future. I would dislike my bonus being cut. Only time will... Market Outlook	1	6 years 4 weeks ago by Teddy K	6 years 4 weeks ago by matty200
So I guess the compulsion for candidates to lie about their GPA is one thing, to lie about graduating college altogether is another. Check out the fiasco with the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2007/EDUCATION/04/26/mit.dean.ap/index.html">MIT... MIT Dean...	7	6 years 3 weeks ago by aadpepsi	5 years 49 weeks ago by Warhawk_1
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=awqmKsy_V3Xg&refer=home This will be of interest to many... Credit Suisse Banker arrested for insider trading	6	6 years 2 weeks ago by net worth or nothing	6 years 2 weeks ago by Sunlounger
The following article detailed how the Chairmen & CEO of the 3 major European Banks: Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and UBS make significantly less than their American counterparts. The average compensation for the chairmen of UBS, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank was $18 million in 2006 when... American Bank CEOs made $23 million more on average in 2006 when compared to their Major European counterparts	0	6 years 3 days ago by JambaMan	n/a
What do you all think this deal will mean for the IB, research, CM, and instuitional divisions for AG Edwards? Also, anybody care to add their analysis of the impact the pairing will have on Richmond and St Louis? ... Wachovia/AG Edwards merger	3	5 years 51 weeks ago by CassMan	5 years 29 weeks ago by hf_guy
... Interesting Article about Western aid to Africa	0	5 years 50 weeks ago by pezzonovante	n/a
Poor guys! Hope they can pay the... Blackstone's heads show the money	0	5 years 49 weeks ago by IBWannaB	n/a
H.R. 2755: To abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks, to repeal the Federal Reserve Act, and for other... Ron Paul introduces legislation to abolish the Federal Reserve	2	5 years 48 weeks ago by Cest	5 years 46 weeks ago by Schumacher
Here is a great bloomberg article which describes how Wall Street Firms - Goldman Sachs & Morgan Stanley are competing against Google for the same talent...not only for Technology but even Corporate Finance jobs. Thoughts ?? Source : www.bloomberg.com... Goldman Sachs meets match in Google - When recruiting Graduates !	6	5 years 47 weeks ago by netking007	1 year 32 weeks ago by xfactor
Given recent events, what do you guys see as the future of CDOs? less issuance for awhile? no subprime issuance? more secondary trading as people try to evaluate / unload existing... what do you see as the future of CDOs?	5	5 years 46 weeks ago by desecrato	5 years 42 weeks ago by mrosado
http://money.cnn.com/2007/07/06/news/companies/goldman/index.htm?cnn=yes NEW YORK (CNN) -- The FBI is investigating letters sent to newspapers nationwide that say "Goldman Sachs. Hundreds will die. We are inside. You cannot stop us," the bureau said Friday. The letters were... Goldman Sachs gets terrorist threats. "Hundreds will die"	3	5 years 46 weeks ago by sleepyguyb	5 years 45 weeks ago by india01
Check this out: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article2039834.ece Hey everyone, I've been following this forum now for a while and have always secretly wanted to post. I saw this article in the Times and thought it was remarkable. I... HSBC - UBS Merger!	7	5 years 46 weeks ago by mrcanuck	5 years 45 weeks ago by McMo
I can't believe there wasn't a thread about this yesterday: http://www.dealbreaker.com/2007/07/golfing_while_bear_stearns_bur.php#more What a total frat guy. He has always been my favorite CEO on Wall... Jimmy Cayne = Total Frat Guy	3	5 years 45 weeks ago by patekphilippe	5 years 41 weeks ago by Craven Moorehead
Lazard acquires investment bank By: Kira Bindrim Published: July 10, 2007 - 12:51 pm Bruce Wassersteinâ€™s Lazard Ltd. said Tuesday that it was acquiring investment bank Goldsmith Agio Helms & Lynner in an effort to jumpstart its own middle market business. The acquisition,... Lazard Acquires Goldsmith Agio	0	5 years 45 weeks ago by Indeed	n/a
http://www.nysun.com/article/60427 Seems like midtown is becoming the new 'downtown.'... Merrill Lynch relocates to Midtown	7	5 years 40 weeks ago by 8BallBanker	5 years 40 weeks ago by ideating
Article with an interesting perspective on <a href="http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/09/20/golf-anyone-bankers-bide-their-time/">the slowdown </a> from DealBook. <blockquote> "If there is an upside to the recent downturn in the deal-making business, it was... Golf Anyone? Bankers Bide Their Time	3	5 years 35 weeks ago by WallStreetOasis.com	5 years 29 weeks ago by levfinanalyst
Don't go to the "private equity institute" - it's a scam. Anyone else get... Looking for job info in Private Equity?	0	5 years 21 weeks ago by latetotheparty	n/a
Why is the dollar weak and why is it getting... Weak Dollar	9	5 years 18 weeks ago by jbauer	5 years 18 weeks ago by F9 - Update
<p>Curious to get people's thoughts on the $150 billion stimulus package that congress put through... Economic Stimulus Package	8	5 years 17 weeks ago by smuguy97	5 years 16 weeks ago by F9 - Update

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I'll be 21 years old when I start my full time position at a BB in September, in a city I've only ever been to once where I know nobody. As I'm finishing my degree I'm getting really cold feet about this, I still feel very young. I see guys in suits on the train and can't...
Too young?
Afternoon monkeys, I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone on this sight who has given me good, and sometimes harsh advice. I just graduated from a very small private school with a 3.5 GPA, decent internship experiences and hardly any connections. I've had quite a few...
Well deserved thank you to WSO!
does anybody have a shipping model or any idea where i can get info on how these companies are...
shipping
I was wondering how computer-savvy ( leaving aside Excel/PowerPoint skills) you need to be to do well in consulting? Assuming you have an assignment where you need to help a company improve its IT Strategy, are you screwed if you dont know how to code or if you havent taken ANY CS classes in...
Computer Skills
Incoming SA at a BB. Just wondering, does it typically go straight into the 80-100 hours or gradually pick up (maybe a week or so)? Obviously training aside, but once you're actually working....
How Quick Does It Pick Up?
So I stared looking for an internship in late April (I know). The first interview that I got was with Wolters Kluwer for an internal controls internship. They offered me the internship at the end of the interview. I had no other offers on the table, it was mid-May, and they're paying me, so I...
Wolters Kluwer Internship
Hi, I am currently a junior in college and I am interested in pursing a career in management consulting or investment banking. Which internship seems more beneficial in terms of my desired career path: 1) Operations Internship at a Fortune 500 biotech company vs. 2) Commercial banking...
Operations Internship vs Commercial Banking Internship
I'm curious to as what websites / free sources are available to stay up to date on the oil and gas industry. I have a subscription to WSJ and try to read their Energy column daily, but was wondering what everyone else uses. ...
Oil & Gas News Outlets
Hi everyone I was wondering the other day if I ever make it to the S&T division of a BB, how's the chance I get transferred to the US (preferably to NYC), without having a green card and stuff? Is it done through some sponsorship...
Transferring from London to NYC
Hi, does anyone know what exit opps exist for secondary advisory (think blackstone's secondary advisory etc) analysts and any intel on the comp would be...
Secondary advisory
I have a modeling test for a IB analyst position at a boutique bank. I don't really have any modeling experience besides what I learned in school. Is there something I should focus on to prepare for this exercise? Any advice would be appreciated....
modeling test
Does a first year analyst's compensation really put them in the lower-middle class? More specifically, how comfortably can a first year IBD analyst in New York on a 70k base + 20-40k bonus live? If not as flashy as is portrayed in movies (forgive me), then why do so many people want to break...
Another compensation question
Is it appropriate to wear black dress shirt for a business casual environment? If not, what colors are considered ok?...
Black Shirts
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This is the reaction any analyst who has ever worked in banking has when you say you want to leave banking for business school then come back as a post b school associate... <img src="http://epicpinterestfail.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/how-i-met-your-mother-barney-why.gif"... Why You DON'T Leave Banking for B School Just to Come Right Back...
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I'm currently a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai, China. Academically, I graduated from a target school majoring in Economics and Chinese. I also spent my time at college as the president of an on-campus student organization related to Finance and Economics and a volunteer for a local... Ask me anything… I'm a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai
For better or for worse, there’s a very unique feeling when everything goes completely according to plan yet nobody seems to care or notice. Such is the case with our favorite company of the moment, Tesla Motors. For those unaware, TSLA has rocketed upwards since its Q1 earnings release,... A Perfect Storm
I work as a long/short equity analyst at a large hedge fund. I've been lucky enough to be more than just a model monkey early on in my career, but have also been exposed to the stress of being measured on returns. I primarily cover consumer and TMT names. I went the typical path (target... I'm a Hedge Fund Analyst - Ask Me Anything
Fellow Primates, We are looking for 1-2 students on each campus to help WSO in its sales efforts to student clubs/career centers, and overall promotion at your school both online and on the ground. Below is a description of the position and benefits...thanks in advance for your help! <a... WSO is Looking for Campus Reps For Summer/Fall 2013 (and beyond)
<em>Mod note: Best of Bankerella - this was originally posted 10/1/12</em> I occasionally get PMed by people at colleges I’ve never heard of before, asking if they have a shot at IBD. Folks, why IBD? The finance world is broad and varied, and there are a million ways to... My Biggest Career Mistake to Date: Prestige
Someone was asking me about this in PM and I wrote a long and detailed reply about what it is like to work in Big 4 and what advice I would give to people thinking about interning / working there. Thought it might be useful for others so my reply is below. Happy to answer any... Working In Big 4 Audit in London
<em>Mode note: Blast from the past - "Best of Eddie" - this one is originally from December 2010.</em> Monty09 may have gotten the best plug yet for his <a href="http://energyrodeo.com/">Energy Rodeo</a> in Houston next month, and it came from none... New York vs. Houston
This is just fantastic. After sitting through Carl Levin and John McCain spewing a bunch of nonsense about how Apple doesn't pay enough taxes (despite being the #3 taxpaying company in America behind ExxonMobil and Chevron), Rand Paul lit them up about what a travesty it was to blame Apple... Rand Paul GOES OFF at Apple Hearing

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