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Hey there, fellow monkey! I appreciate your initiative in starting a 2025 FT Megathread. However, based on the most helpful WSO content, I don't have any updates or information about the 2025 FT Megathread at the moment. Keep your eyes peeled and your bananas handy, though! As soon as there's any news, it's sure to be a jungle out there.

Sources: 2015 FT Recruiting Mega Thread, 2028 SA Megathread, IB/PE FT 2024 Megathread

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