โโInvestment bankers are always highly sought after, and there is no doubt the jobs market is going from strength to strength.Many professionals are curious about whether their salaries and bonuses match their peers, which is why we have produced the Investment Banking briefing.Discover our latest salary & bonus guidance in the report, which also includes exclusive survey re...
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The Investment Banking Briefing
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Market Report: A New Chapter for Financial Services
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After the Crash: Banking and Financial Services Outlook
almost 5 years ago byโSeptember 2018 saw the tenth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers - often portrayed in popular culture as the high profile starting pistol for the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). During the aftermath, banking and financial services were put under intense scrutiny and continue to be subject to incredible levels of political intervention, commentary, enhanced re...
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9 in 2019: The Financial Stories that Shaped the Year
almost 5 years ago byโThis year saw the 21st century in its final throws of adolescence. A government shutdown, low unemployment, record stock market highs, and continuing trade wars all played a role in shaping 2019โs financial markets and economy. In a world of 24 hour news, recounting what happened yesterday, let alone at the beginning of the year, can be a challenge. The final year of the de...
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Which European City will Benefit most from Brexit?
about 5 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโโAs the UK careens towards Brexit, a growing list of European cities are battling it out to usurp The City of London as the continentโs next financial hub. Tempered by the uncertainty a potential โno dealโ brings, financial institutions are already charting their departure from the English capital.What cities could replace London?Potential suitors lining up to succeed Londo...
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Insights from QuantMinds Americas
over 5 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโSelby Jennings had the honor of attending and speaking at this yearโs QuantMinds Americas conference, held in Boston. Oliver Cooke, Managing Director of North America, moderated a panel of esteemed professionals, exploring the topic, โWhat should we be teaching the next generation of Quants?โQuantMinds Americas brought together experts from banks, investment managers, regul...
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The rise of external asset managers (EAM) in Asia
over 5 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโA decade ago, External Asset Managers (EAMs) were virtually unknown in APAC, despite being well established in Europe and the USA. Now the sector is rapidly expanding, Hong Kong and Singapore have a total of 160 independent asset management firms, and collectively manageย US$91.5 billion in private wealth as of 2017.Traditionally, investors in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the A...
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Top Trends in Life & Annuities - 2019
over 5 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโWith a strong move into Q4, unemployment at aย record breakingย low, and exciting new changes coming to the market our team wanted to feature a few trends we are seeing develop in the market.ย We have outlined several of the largest changes most employers have been facing and a bit of outlook on the best way to take them in stride. From exam schedules to increased regulation ...
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Quantitative Finance Year In Review - 2019
over 5 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโKey Developments So FarSell-SideAs buy-side institutions, and the industry at large, continue to become more quantitative, Investment Banks have been increasingly investing in quantitative support within existing business lines which may or may not have had a direct quant team in the past. Specifically, this was seen across a number of European Investment Banks who invested...
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Insurance and Actuarial Talent Trends in 2019
over 5 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโOne clear trend emerges in the insurance industry โ Artificial Intelligence has arrived. You may have already seen evidence of this such as algorithms in the actuarial back office all the way to chatbots for claims resolution. The AI disruption can be good for talent in this sector, as those who embrace these tools can stand out among the sea of competitors.Using AI to Incr...
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Credit-Market-Update-Q1-2019
over 5 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโAfter an extremely turbulent end to 2018, credit market investors more than ever in recent memory seem to be taking a hard look at their strategic plans. Stocked with piles of fresh capital but struggling to generate deals with sufficient yield potential across familiar strategies, our clients have generally sought to broaden their mandates, and are seeking new talent to me...
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Why finance professionals are moving to Frankfurt in 2019
almost 6 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโA recent speech by Daniรจle Nouy, president of the Single Supervisory Mechanism of the European Central Bank (ECB), estimates at least 30 financial institutions have applied for new licenses to relocate to Frankfurt. Although the city may not quite compare to London, itโs quickly becoming one of top financial hubs in Europe.Financial marketing group Frankfurt Main Finance al...
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Trends in Investment Banking in 2019
almost 6 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโBecause of 2018โs success in the investment banking market โ an overall bullish market and record-high transactions and deals โ there seems to be a significant shortage for top quality talent. As the unemployment rate keeps hovering at 3.8%, 2019 is shaping up to be a time where the struggle for talent will continue to be a priority for the entire financial sector.Pursuin...
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How Making the Right Fintech Sales Hire Impacts Your Bottom Line
almost 6 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโโWith the end of the year rapidly approaching, we are all looking towards 2019 for ways that we can grow and be better in the New Year, and the same goes for Fintech Sales teams looking to grow their headcount.Ensuring you make the right hire for your team can have a significant impact on the bottom line of the business. According to research from Parker & Lynch, the U.S. ...
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Is Paris Set To Outstrip London As First Choice For FS Talent?
about 6 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโEuropeโs Financial Hubs: Paris a Contender for Londonโs Top Spot? Most agree that London is Europeโs No.1 banking and financial services hub, and is likely to remain so even after Brexit. However, Paris is emerging as a serious contender, with several major global banks and asset managers deciding to relocate their sales and trading operations there in recent months. We tak...
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An interview with Zahra Husain - Driving Diversity and the Bottom Line
over 6 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโZahra Husain has over ten yearsโ experience working in leveraged finance and is the co-founder of Humans in Finance, alongside her brother Asad Husain and friend Sarah Laitung. They champion professionals working in Financial Services โthat are committed to a better society and world.โโZahra was kind enough to moderate our event, Driving Diversity and the Bottom Line, in pa...
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Legal Summer Market Update 2018
over 6 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโAs the legal market continues to grow and become increasingly competitive, we are seeing that there is a surplus of extremely talented lawyers with strong academic credentials that are juggling multiple offers and are competing against each other for opportunities on both the in-house and private practice side. There has been a lot of movement in the market as attorneys in ...
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Summer Compliance Hiring Update 2018
over 6 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโThe global regulatory environment and its corresponding compliance workforce have been the focus of our teamโs recruitment efforts and many of our clientsโ hiring needs and headaches as well. The implementation of new regulations coupled with the increased or decreased focus on existingย ones,ย has led to compliance maintaining its position as one of 2017โs more active and ho...
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Actuarial Market Update - Life & Annuities
over 6 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโOverviewAs we move into Q2, our team wanted to highlight a number of trends across the market that are affecting where talent pools are gravitating. We are currently in one of the most buoyant job marketsย crossย the U.S. and organizations have started to pull out all the stops to attract and retain the best talent. One method that has become more popular over the past few mo...
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Why Financial Services Companies Should Apply UX Principle
about 7 years ago by Lara EdgcombeโTodayโs consumers expect more and more from financial institutions; they want customer-focused digital innovation that creates a personalized, relevant experience. According to a report by Salesforce, less than half (48%) of American consumers trust financial services with their financial information, while only 26% believe their bank has their best interests at heart.Finan...
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