International Finance Institute Blog

While the aftermath of the financial crisis can still be felt in some areas of the economy, global dealmaking seems to be on its way to full recovery in 2014, with the uptrend forecast to continue in 2015. More mergers and acquisitions are naturally good news for investment bankers– both incumbent and prospective – since […]

With Europe and the US still feeling the economic and regulatory repercussions of the financial crisis, investment banks are increasingly turning their attention to the booming emerging markets and the fast-growing economies of South East Asia. And if there is one particular spot which stands out in the region, it’s Singapore. While mostly known as […]

THE MANY OPTIONS FOR FORMER INVESTMENT BANKERS It is a well-known truth that all good things must come to an end. While it’s arguable how good investment banking careers are with its 100-hour work weeks and constant stress, in a way it also fits into that category. Although investment banks have been easing working conditions […]

When it comes to investment banking in Zurich, the city hardly needs an introduction. While some might argue that the city is less glamorous than New York and London, it is undoubtedly one of the top destinations in the world if one considers not only an investment banking career, but a career in finance in […]

Investment Banks Hire More Junior Bankers, Ease Working Conditions Hard as it may be to believe, Wall Street has apparently decided to cut its junior staff some slack with several bulge bracket firms having announced changes to their hiring policies and working conditions for their newest employees over the past year. While this by no […]

INVESTMENT BANKING CAREER PROGRESSION Let us start by saying that when it comes to investment banking, there is no one-size-fits-all career path. This is true particularly with regards to one’s background; it is a common misconception that you have to be a finance or business major to land an investment banking job. Some even believe […]