Otterbox, The maker of iPhone covers has hired Goldman Sachs to explore a potential sale. Otter Products LLC, based in Fort Collins, Colorado makes the wildly popular Otterbox, a protective case for smartphones. The cases, which protect touch screen wireless devices are known for being the toughest on the market and are the top-selling protective […]
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ENTERING INVESTMENT BANKING FROM A SECOND TIER SCHOOL If you happen to be one of those eager young professionals looking for an investment banking job without having attended a top-tier school, you should know that not all hope is lost. The bad news is that investment banks, especially bulge bracket firms, are extremely picky when […]
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JOHANNESBURG RISING AS INVESTMENT BANKING DESTINATION Like it or not, the financial industry landscape has changed quite a bit in the past decade, including by location. Courtesy of the financial crisis, investment banks have been fleeing traditional spots such as Wall Street and London, and opting for emerging market locations. And while ‘exotic’ finance industry […]
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So, you’re working (or have worked) as an IT professional and you’ve decided that it’s time for a career change. You’re interested in finance, or you’re simply attracted by the glamor of the Wall Street lifestyle, and you’ve set your heart on investment banking. While entering the elite club of investment bankers might seem intimidating […]
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While there are many aspiring young professionals venturing into the world of finance full of hopes and dreams, few of them will actually become successful. To make things even more fun, the industry is very dynamic and the rules that you have spent so much time learning change constantly without anyone bothering to give you […]
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Uber Technology Inc., the internet/app based ride sharing service has recently been valued at an astounding $17 billion in its latest round of financing led by Fidelity Investments, according to multiple sources. Wellington Management Uber Valuation International Finance Institute, an Investment Management Firm […]
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