Archive for July, 2010

Investment Banking Basics Everyone Should Know

An investment bank is an institution that helps companies and government raise capital in the financial markets. They underwrite and act as agents in the issuance of securities. They also help companies involved in mergers and acquisitions and in divestitures. They provide services in market-making and in trading financial instruments like derivatives, fixed income instruments, [...]

Discover Advanced Business Continuity Products and it Services From Xbase Technologies at the Upcoming 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum

September 12, 2008 – Toronto, Canada.— XBASE Technologies Corp. is pleased to announce its participation in the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum scheduled on October 28 & 29, 2008 at the Design Exchange in Toronto, Canada.

 

The Financial Services Technology Forum is the largest Financial Services Technology event in Canada; the leading global meeting place to [...]

15 Most Common Investment Banking & Finance Interview Questions

15 Most Common Investment Banking & Finance Interview Questions
Some of the most common banking interview questions for an investment banking interview include (some are a bit on the tough side but they DO come up very often, increasingly as a means of trimming down the candidate lists as the finance graduate job market gets harsher):
How [...]

Entry Level Financial Service Jobs – How To Start Your Career Successfully

terested in any kind of entry level financial service jobs available in insurance companies, banks, brokerages, debt or securities companies all that you require are a few things listed below:
1. A good and pleasing personality.
2. Commendable communication skills both verbally and writing wise.
3. An Associates degree in economics, accounting, business, finance or [...]