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MS in Real Estate from NYU or MBA down the road?
Do you know the ‘China’ story?
Hello monkeys – Over the last three years, I have observed an enormous increase in the attention paid, both by sell-side and buy-side, to developments in China. One post does not do justice to the topic but hopefully this can get you started in forming a macro view on China: On April 20th, 2014,...
Heard of China’s Fake Rolexes? Now There’s a Fake Goldman Sachs
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-27… China has been accused of pirating movies, handbags, Rolexes -- even cars. Add Goldman Sachs to the list. Goldman Sachs (Shenzhen) Financial Leasing Co. has been operating in the city just across the border from Hong Kong using a nearly identical...
The sky over Shanghai is yellow. Observations about the Chinese Equity Crisis
Preface During these past few months, I’ve had courtside seats to the circus the Chinese equity market has been putting on. Working as a summer intern at a private equity firm out of Shanghai’s financial district, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from some very smart people and hear what they...
Forget China Job Market - Too Many Hoops To Jump Through & Getting Worse!
Getting visas to work in China is getting more and more confusing and difficult plus they have a crazy rule that you cannot work in any one city more than 5 years! It seems they are making it clear they really don't want foreigners taking the best jobs in the finance/investment industry. Besides,...
China- The next 2008 waiting to happen?
Hey guys, I am sure you all have seen the news recently about China and its debt situation. Currently, China's debt is approx $3 trillion. "IPOs have been shut down, short-selling has been banned, more than 700 shares – about a quarter of the market – have been suspended from trading, and, oh...
Wealth management in mainland China
I'm interested in reaching out to someone who could give some color on the wealth management industry in mainland China, like what existing firms are offering, what clients are looking for, and what major hurdles a new entrant would face. Any idea who I can try to get in contact with? Thanks!
THE SICK MAN OF ASIA: China's Healthcare Crisis
Since 1980, China has achieved an average economic growth rate of ten percent and lifted 400–500 million people out of poverty. Yet between 1981 and 2009, life expectancy only rose from roughly 68 to 73 years. In countries that had similar life expectancy levels in 1981 but had slower economic...
The Chinese growth story - Look back and way ahead…..
The Chinese economy made headlines last week when updated data by the IMF reflected that the Chinese economy ranked number one in terms of Purchasing Power Parity. Historically, the now ‘emerging nations’ had dominated the global GDP scene. The onset of the industrial revolution was the...
CITIC Securities vs. Lazard Singapore?
Rising Sophomore at a top 5 target. Managed to land summer through some connections at Lazard Singapore and CITIC Securities in Beijing, both IBD . Laz is obviously better known, but I've heard that they have low deal flow. I'm fluent in Chinese so CITIC won't be a problem, but not sure how they...
An introduction to Shadow Banking in China
In the chaos that defined the period following 2008, China stood, as it appeared, unscathed and emerged as perhaps the only significant economy with growth in a world where growth was in short supply. How did China do this? The answer lies in credit. The Chinese financial system in 2008 was as...
International RE Jobs: What is the best online source to find and apply for RE jobs outside of the US?
Appreciate the suggestions.
YAPA HALL
HELLO WORLD! Financial modeling is a skill that any investment banking analyst will have to master. Although the majority of investment banks and other financial firms now have formal training programs, many students and prospective finance professionals are choosing enroll in self-study financial...
Should I go to China?
Dear Friends, I am writing because I was hoping to get some advice on a decision I have to make. Someone would have to have some experience working in China/ MBA admissions to really comment, but any feedback is very much appreciated. Background: 25 years old, non-target, 3.5 years removed from...
Newbie seeking to understand Finance on a macro level.
I've always been drawn towards Finance. In college and even high school I loved reading books about Sales and Finance. My studies brought me to China, where I have been studying Chinese the last couple of years, but now I have come across an opportunity to get a scholarship for an Mfin. I have...
Is China Going Down?
It seems like troubles for the world's largest emerging market are piling on one after the other. On Friday, March 7, Chinese solar company Chaori Solar Energy Science & Technology defaulted on its bonds, prompting BoA analysts to call this China's ' Bear Stearns ' Moment. According to Forbes:
Oil 2.0: The Rise of India's Middle Class
Currently reading "The $10 Trillion Prize: Captivating the Newly Affluent in China and India" by partners at BCG. Reminded me about an investment proposal I wrote (along with 2 others) last year. The portfolio described in the proposal has returned ~20% (positions entered in January 2013). Take a...
China landed on the Moon?!
Soooooo China landed on the moon on Saturday, thoughts? Now China, much richer and stronger, aspires to become a globally respected power, and the government sees a major presence in space as a key to acquiring technological prowess, military strength and sheer status. Full article here.
Help on Job Search, Emerging Markets, Target School Graduate
I need a bit of help with focusing in on roles I should be looking at with my background. Basics: Graduated from Top 20 Target School with low GPA last year. 1 Year as Economic Research Assistant 1 Year as Business Development Intern (Consulting Firm) Post Grad-Two Contracts the past year for a...
CUHK intro.
Hi all, I just competed my Phd degree in CUHK in Hong Kong. The major is about BioMedical Engineering (BME). I might be a little late to break into finance industry. But I found science research job is literally not a good choice for me. Here I am searching a job as a industry analyst in some fund...
GROWTH IS A CHOICE
Mod Note: This is a syndication from Jared's Daily Dirtnap daily market newsletter. WSO readers qualify for a $100 discount...just email [email protected] and mention "WSO Monkey Discount" You can follow Jared on twitter at @dailydirtnap I was in Santa Fe, New Mexico recently on business. Let me...
What will the PRC Bank do with their Bad Banks?
Note: For those not in the know, the PRC only delivers PRC –released data. Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P have slightly elevated access, but for the most part everyone receives the same, bad, information.
Heard of AIIB? It’s coming anyway
Although majority of the people on this site work in the private sector and don’t live in a system where the public sector has a big say in things, the rapidly ascending China has a very different system that worked arguably well for themselves. Many aspects of the economic system are dictated by...
Peking Univ. Intro
I am a sophomore from China studying engineering in Peking University( kinda of target school, not sure;( ) I have just made mine mind to break into the finance industry, especially investment banking department in a bank. I am working hard now trying to land an internship next summer in Hong Kong....
Chinese IBD or Hong Kong Boutique
I have been through the SA recruiting process for BB's HK offices and had no luck landing an offer after few Superdays. As a result, I spent a lot of time reaching out to boutiques in HK and banks in China, and now I have landed an offer from a leading Chinese securities firm's IBD (not CICC) and an...
The BRICs Are No Longer Leading The World's Growth
The emerging markets are no longer the lead contributors to growth to the world’s GDP, they have been replaced by the developed nations. Japan, the U.S. and the rest of the developed markets are contributing roughly 60% of the $2.4T in new economic growth according to Bridgewater Associates ....
Price Multiples- Internet/Tech Companies
Hello, I have performed a relative/comparable valuation on an Internet/Tech company, however, I am struggling to find appropriate insight as to which price multiples one should specifically use when calculating these multiples. I know the predominantly internet/tech companies have negative earnings,...
Industry Beta- 2004 Chinese Internet Industry
Hello, Could anyone perhaps give me some guidance as to how I could obtain the industry Beta of China's Internet industry in the 2003/2004 years? Thank you.
China Changing It's One Child Policy?
China’s new leaders, President Xi and Premier Li, are rumored to be removing the one child policy by as early as the end of this year according to BoA economist, Ting Lu. If one parent comes from a one child family, that parent will be able to have two children. By as soon as 2015, it might be...
As a non-Mandarin speaker, would it be advisable to pursue an MBA at a top MBA school in China?
I'm looking to re-brand and apply to an MBA program this fall. Would it be advisable to apply to a top Chinese school if I'm thinking about doing PE long-term? How are their programs different than from the US programs? Do you still have summer internships?
The China slowdown.
To over a year of cross-calling by every major institution on the planet sounding the horn of optimism on China, to now deluded naysayers saying to everyone how hard its economy will land with a ‘hard impact’, these massive deviations in forecasts say much more about what the forecasters are...
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Risk it in Hongkong or Chinese SOE?
Hi everybody, Since 2 years ago I have felt very attracted to project finance and IB in general. I took a class in project finance, and read some books, but I don't have an economics/finance background. I am currently a PhD candidate at a top university in China, and recently got a scholarship to go...
What's happening in China?
China is having some turbulent times at the moment: debt, reforms, anti-corruption etc, some bulge bracket banks are increasing their IBD hiring in China. Does anyone (in China) know what's going on? There is no doubt about the long-term prospect of working there but I'm quite dubious about...
Managing Management (With Chinese Characteristics)
We all have disagreements or don't see eye to eye with our managers all the time. If this is happening to you, take a deep breath and settle in. This piece hopes to help you navigate these potentially treacherous waters a little more safely. First, it's usually a good idea to get a second set of...
5 Quirks of Chinese Colleagues
Every office has their winners, but here are just a few of the goofy things you might encounter while working with Chinese colleagues. Those with China experience, definitely sound off at the bottom here. 1) Now while I’m sure what I eat in the office gives my colleagues room for pause as well,...
Ask me anything… I'm a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai
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 school...
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America has nothing on Chinese Stimulus Plans
Just in case anyone was worrying about running out bonds to buy China looks to be gearing up for a massive push towards urbanization through a bond market reform. I'll admit, I've long been critical of how the Chinese do things and certainly I'm dubious of the viability of this massive of an effort....
Chinese Gold Farmers
In case you missed it, there’s been an ongoing, sustained effort by the Chinese government to hack foreign governments, companies, newspapers-- basically anything or anyone with a computer. As usual, the Chinese government is trying to play coy in the face of a mountain of evidence. It really...
New monkey from China
Hi everyone. I'm a senior student from Shanghai Tongji Universtiy, China. Really happy to discovered wallstreetoasis providing useful information about IBD , PE , VC and other stuff, because I'm the one who struggle to be a member of the elites in financial industry. What really makes me upset is...
The Fundamental Difference Between the US and China
In the comments from my post last week about differences between the US and China, a few people had expressed interest in what Chinese people see remarkable about our culture. I think the biggest thing that almost in a sense fascinates Chinese people about our culture is our spirit of individualism....
Appearance vs. Substance in China
Have you ever wondered if all the new stuff they’re doing in China is really everything it’s chalked up to be? It’s a perfectly legitimate question to ask, especially so because in China appearance is far more important than substance . This isn’t meant to be a value judgment, to say that...
Killing Me Silently: Beijing's Smog
Working in an office in and of itself usually wouldn’t expose one to hazardous conditions. The city in which one lives could have its fair share of dangers though. Crime is a given; all big cities have their fair share of crime, but it’s usually isolated in certain neighborhoods. The truly awful...
Your Thoughts on 2012
So 2012 is essentially over and it's been an interesting year by all accounts. I think it's been a fairly bad year, both geopolitically and in terms of finance (although for myself it's been quite good!). Some of my key moments of 2012: LIBOR - Global hatred of bankers reached new highs this year...
China Is Headed for the Pits in 2013
A few days ago, I gave Miss Cleo a call and got some ideas about a different perspective on my comments last week . Specifically she told me that I was painting too nice a picture and wasn’t being critical enough in my views. So without further ado, here are the same points told from a slightly...
3 Things to Watch for in China in 2013
Olaf has looked into his crystal ball and sees a bright future for China in 2013. Naturally there still are serious problems that pose an existential threat to the ruling party (property prices, bank capitalization, demographic trends, wealth gap, etc.), but my feeling is that these won’t come to...
The Magnificent Seven
Last week the Party wrapped up its 18th Congress and announced who gets to be part of the management team for the next five years. There were a lot of questions and what-ifs revolving around what exactly the outcome would be since the guys at the top are notoriously reclusive. In the end though...
Foreign Takeovers by State-owned Enterprises
This past week, we saw the market impact of Investment Canada’s decision to initially reject PETRONAS’ (the Malaysian State-owned Enterprise) proposed takeover of Progress Energy Resources, a Canadian oil and gas company. In order to approve a takeover of a Canadian company, Investment Canada...
I Love You Like A Love Song, Baby
Shortly before the beginning of the weeklong holiday to celebrate the founding of the PRC, former golden boy Bo Xilai was officially expelled from the Communist Party and formally charged with a variety of crimes, one of which was that he "maintained inappropriate sexual relationships with many...
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