Ex-mergers and acquisitions banker: ‘There’s no time for friends’ This is an excellent article by Joris Luyendijk on the world of M&A or Mergers and Acquisitions as it’s known in full. Often regarded as the most ‘sexy’ part of Investment Banking, it’s well known for it’s gruelling hours and barbaric working practices. This article gives an insight. One of …
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Nov 01
What banking some terms really mean….
Barclays’ profits blasted as ‘tricks’ by City analysts Well what did you expect? Banks tell lies. Here’s a funny comment by ‘Justin’ from the DT: CEO –Chief Embezzlement Officer. CFO — Corporate Fraud Officer. BULL MARKET– A random market movement causing an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius. BEAR MARKET– A 6 …
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