Hi all,
Below are attached the Global 2012 DCM rankings. If there is interest, I can post similar tables on: ECM, M&A, Loans, Trade Finance, Project Finance.

Call your attention to the first chart, you'll see the deep cuts that Citi and UBS have made reflected in their dropoffs from 2011 levels. Notice also the extremely close numbers between Barclays and Deutshce. Look for a change in the #2 spot for 2013, as DB is certainly trying to make that a reality. Also notice the disappearance of BNP, as their balance sheet overhaul in 2012 placed them at a disadvantage for underwriting business. Credit Suisse is moving up the charts slowly.

Hello fellow Monkeys,

I looked up the calendar today and I see December 21, 2012. End of the world right? I’m sure a lot of people are anxious to see how the Mayan prophecy plays out. Thanks to internet and the Hollywood movie, the 2012 apocalypse is probably the most popular one yet.

So people got creative and made a ton of doomsday-related stuff. Of course, other people bought them:

Does anyone have data on the BB tech groups' deal volume and value for 2012 (YTD)?

With unemployment unexpectedly taking a dip below 8%, i wonder if this is the october surprise that will permanently doom romney's election hopes. I was elated after romney's resounding debate victory, but now i'm worried that this jobs data will take away any momentum romney had and seal the deal for obama. The media is basically a cheerleader for Obama, so now the narrative will shift to how "awesome" this economy is and that Obama deserves credit for it.

Hey is there a way to save the OP before posting. I want to write up a topic on my blog but it's going to take more then one sitting to write out. Is there a way to save it before publishing so I can get back to writing it later.

As a conservative, I am both impressed and depressed from watching the first night of the Democratic Convention. Wow.

1. The first night was so much more impressive than the RNC. It's as if the democrats are playing in the NFL while the republicans are playing high school football. It was much better organized, dem enthusiasm was through the roof, and the speeches were sharp.

2. Julian Castro knocked it out of the park. Unlike Rubio, who used the speech selfishly to audition for the 2016 presidential election, Castro spent most of his speech making an argument for Obama and against Romney. He drew sharp distinctions between the two candidates with respect to policies.

Any WSO monkeys based in the UK currently looking for a housemate for late September / early October start? Rent something in the region of £150-170 per week each and in Zone 1 / very close Zone 2 (Central Line ideally). Can be a student / full time / intern etc.

PM me if interested.

As a supporter of the ticket, it pains me to say this. But man, this choice was so freaking risky, akin to McCain picking palin but even worse on a fundamental level. I'm convinced that Romney did this out of weakness rather than strength or any political shrewdness.

I have some issues with the Ryan plan, but I admire his courage to tackle these major problems in an intelligent forthright manner. He does add a lot of substance to an otherwise spineless philosophically vacuous Romney campaign. Now it's a BIG election on fundamental questions on the role and limitations of the federal government and its proper relations to the American people. Without a doubt, it's the most important election since Reagan's defeat of Carter in 1980.

Anyone got numbers? I hear Lazard's been killing it as usual.

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Not really a fan of soccer in general, but when international play rolls around, whether it's the World Cup, the Olympics, or the Euro tourney, I always follow the action. Who do you guys got winning it all? My favorite team at the moment is the Netherlands. Gonna be pulling for them.

Obama was phenomenal at last night's WH correspondents' dinner. His jokes were funny, delivery was great...Jimmy Kimmel, on the other hand, started out strong with a few good jokes, and faded towards the middle, pretty disappointing for a comedian.

Video: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house...

Hello,
I just finished freshman at Canadian semi-target.
My gpa is probably around 3.7.

My question is what should I do this summer?
This year, I didn't do any jobs or clubs during the school year making my resume blank (Focused too much on academics).
I did not even start applying for internships (most are past due dates now)

How should I start my career?
I'm thinking of taking the CFA Level 1 this summer?
Is this a good start?
I think it will be a good indication towards my interest in finance.
Or is it better to just work at some office as receptionist and earn some money?

P.S. My only past work experience is at McDonalds in high school.

Who's watching?
Who do you want to win?
Who do you think is going to win?
WTF is going on with the discipline?

I want the Wings to win, obviously. I don't think I can pick a team that I think is going to win... this is the playoffs, no predicting this.

And wtf is going on with this discipline? Weber grabs Zetterberg's head and smashes it into the board: $2500 fine. NYR rookie with no major penalty ever hits Alfredsson in the face with a less obvious elbow: 3 games.... which isn't so bad when you first look at it, maybe Shanahan just messed up, right?... same game, a Senator just MUGS a Ranger, sucker punching him and then continuing to punch him when he's on the ground for a total of 7 punches: 1 game.... WTF is this?

Didn't see one for this years FT class so I thought it would be good to get this started as we are approaching the end of the school year and need to figure out living arrangements

Same format as last year

City/State: NJ
Preferred Areas: Hoboken, Newport/ or North Jersey
Start Date: First week June
Lease Start: Mid May
Position: Restructuring
Total Roommates: 1-4
Gender: Male
Roommate Gender: No preference
Budget: up to 1000(lower is better)
Contact: PM

HSBC published the Hedge Weekly for the week of Jan 30 to Feb 3, revealing a list of hedge funds’ performances in January 2012. Some of the hedge funds haven’t reported any 2012 returns yet. Overall, it seems most hedge funds’ returns are on their way back to positive. Let’s take a look at them.

Can anyone shed some light on JPM IBD NYC groups...

What parts of the natural resources group are based in NYC? (M&M, O&G, Power)?

How is their industrials group?

Do most coverage groups generally do everything "in house" or are the M&A product guys called in? If yes, anyone know which groups tend to complete their deals "in house"?

Thanks

UBS Investment Research’s report, “US Morning Meeting Highlights”, from January 13^th discusses how stocks will be affected from the elections. The analysts are of the opinion that Obama’s victory would have a positive impact on “tech and industrial companies”, whereas the “healthcare, financial, energy and consumer” companies will be negatively influenced due to tougher regulations. A republican victory, on the other hand, could prove to be beneficial for “universal banks, managed care, coal, defense, and high-end consumer stocks”.

I mean, really? This is how far we've fallen?

A base on the fucking moon.

In my opinion, the office of the presidency has been degraded because of the bullshitting and pandering required to get the job. In the mass media age where hype and cheap one-liners are prized over substance, smart successful "boring" people are looked over.

Romney's numbers in south carolina have collapsed this week due to his mediocre debate performances and gaffes on his tax returns. Newt meanwhile has surged after his fiery passionate debates. All the polls showing newt winning south carolina tomorrow!

What will be the implications? This means romney would be only 1 for 3 and that 3 different men have won the early states, the first in modern history. Romney's ground game and money is still vastly superior to newt, but this could be a bloodbath. Too late for a jeb bush or someone else to enter the race?

Obama is probably the happiest man right now. He's ready to stay put in 1600 pennsylvania avenue until january 20, 2017.

Hey monkeys,

I didn't get a chance to see the SC debate last night. I think this site is a great place for a collision of ideas, so let's use this as kind of an open thread.

For those who saw it, what were your thoughts after watching?

And for those interested in Bain Capital, I found this article fun to read. A 1987 Fortune article on Bain's consulting style. Check it out:

http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2012/01/15/b...