WSO Weekly Wrap-Up 11/29 - 12/6

In case you missed them, here's some of last week's most popular topics:

What Happened to Goldman Sachs?


I was fortunate enough to attend a lecture this past week given by Stephen Mandis about his new book, “What Happened to Goldman Sachs”.

Posted by @Pinkpoloshorts

What is the Future for UBS?


The internal changes at UBS are real, and I know everyone on here talks about it in negative light. From my collection of information from people on the inside, they are not cutting their 'Investment Banking Division', but rather certain groups related to fixed income trading and other market making groups.

Posted by @StudentLoanBackedSecurities

Awkward Dartmouth Kid to Lead Warburg Pincus


I guess they'll let anyone run a private equity firm these days. Case in point: a legacy admit to Dartmouth with only three and a half years experience in the private sector (at a consulting firm no less!) is set to take the reins at Warburg Pincus early next year.

Posted by @"Edmundo Braverman"

What do you do after work?


Curious, because I am lazy and currently don't do shit - and I don't even put in crazy hours.

Posted by @the_stig

8 Easily Avoidable Mistakes That Candidates Make At Every CFA Exam


As the exam approaches, we hope you're finishing up the last of your planned practice exams!

Posted by @"300 Hours"

Harvard is a Joke


Are you kidding me? Half the kids have A-'s or above? The modal grade is an A?

Posted by @boobielover

Is Jeff Bezos the "new" Steve Jobs?


Call me crazy, but the amount of disruption that Amazon has caused in global business leads me to believe that Bezos has now taken over the "innovator" throne with the passing of Steve Jobs.

Posted by @peinvestor2012
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