Investment Banking

Should you be considering a vocation in investment banking or simply considering it, it is of course a good idea to find out as much as possible about the top investment banking companies. Examples would include Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs to name only a few. Financial institutions such as these assist corporations in the raising of funds by selling securities. They also provide assistance with certain transactions like acquisitions and mergers. There are lucrative career opportunities in the investment banking field.

Learning more about investment banking is easy to do in great detail on the Web. Not only can you learn more about this industry in general, but you can learn more about the top firms and what they offer. There is a great deal of recruiting information online as well. For example, at the Morgan Stanley website you will discover all kinds of useful information. Their site is divided into various categories. You will find the investment banking area under the Institutional Services heading on the home page. There is also a Careers section for prospective employees of all levels.

A vocation in investment banking requires appropriate study and training. You will need a Bachelors degree in financially related field at the very least. It is recommended that you pursue a Master's degree if you are interested in this type of career. Some investment bankers also choose to pursue their law degree so they can offer a multitude of services to their clients. You will also need to spend time as an intern at a major investment bank. This gives you on the job training and prepares you for the business world.

The major investment banking corporations have branches in major cities around the globe. There are many investment banks in New York City. You will also find them in international cities like Tokyo and London. Of course there are investment banks in other cities and towns as well. Whether or not you choose to move to a metropolitan area or stay where you are depends on your particular career goals. If you are a college student preparing for your career it may be helpful to speak with an advisor at your educational institution in addition to doing your own research.





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BofA: Investment Bankers Face 25% Pay Cut - Bloomberg

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BofA: Investment Bankers Face 25% Pay Cut
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Enlarge image Bank of America Bank of America Chuck Burton/AP The Bank of America headquarters in Charlotte, NC, on Jan. 19, 2012. Play Video Enlarge image BofA: Investment Bankers Face 25% Pay Cut BofA: Investment Bankers Face 25% Pay Cut Robert .
Bank of America to slash investment bankers' pay: SourcesTODAYonline
Bank Of America To Cut Investment Banker Pay By 25 Percent: ReportHuffington Post

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Islamic Bank of Asia builds its team
Islamic Bank of Asia hires Harish Parameswar as head of investment banking and Saleh Al Nashwan as chief representative for its Bahrain representative office...

Silvia Quandt & Cie. AG, Merchant & Investment Banking:.
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Silvia Quandt & Cie. AG, Merchant & Investment Banking: In-between the lines - Bernhard Eschweiler
Silvia Quandt & Cie. AG, Merchant & Investment Banking: In-between the lines - Bernhard Eschweiler DGAP-News: Silvia Quandt & Cie. AG, Merchant & Investment Banking / Schlagwort(e): Sonstige...

Diamond, Jain Say Investor Confidence Increased in January - BusinessWeek

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Diamond, Jain Say Investor Confidence Increased in January
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26 (Bloomberg) -- Barclays Plc Chief Executive Officer Robert Diamond and Deutsche Bank AG's Anshu Jain said investor optimism is growing in 2012, as the European Central Bank provided unlimited loans to the region's lenders.
Pandit Says Banks Must Focus on Customers to Assuage Anger, Regain TrustBloomberg
Deutsche Bank's Incoming Co-CEO Says Financial Regulation Will Have A Specific .Business Insider

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Gingrich Jab at Goldman Sachs Belies Pro-Bank Policy Proposals - Bloomberg

Gingrich Jab at Goldman Sachs Belies Pro-Bank Policy Proposals
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Gingrich's tax package, which also calls for a reduction of the personal income and corporate tax rates, would be beneficial to many on Wall Street, including those at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., an investment banking firm based in New York, the analysts .

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Bank of America Said to Limit Cash Bonuses for Investment Bankers, Traders - Bloomberg

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Bank of America Said to Limit Cash Bonuses for Investment Bankers, Traders
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Enlarge image Bank of America Bank of America Daniel Acker/Bloomberg The Bank of America headquarters in New York. Enlarge image BofA Said to Limit Cash Bonuses for Investment Bankers BofA Said to Limit Cash Bonuses for Investment Bankers Charles .
BofA Said to Limit Bonuses for Investment Bankers, TradersBusinessWeek
BofA Paying Bonuses With More Of Its Beaten-Down SharesWall Street Journal (blog)
More Cuts Coming To Investment Banker Pay (MS, BAC, CS)24/7 Wall St.
Phoenix Business Journal -Here Is The City
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Dimon believes RoE could hit 17% - Financial News

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Dimon believes RoE could hit 17%
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Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive of JP Morgan Chase, still believes the investment bank can make a 17% return on equity, despite facing new regulations and increased capital requirements. Jason Goldberg, an analyst at Barclays Capital, .

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Middle Market Investment Banking Firm FOCUS LLC Represents SecurAmerica, LLC in Acquisition of Aeropoint Security .
Atlanta, GA -- FOCUS LLC, a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquis...

UPDATE 1-Raymond James hit by weak investment banking
(Adds details from results) Jan 25 (Reuters) - Raymond James Financial,which agreed this month to acquire rival Southeast regionalbrokerage Morgan Keegan, said on Wednesday that its quarterlyprofit fell ...

John Thomas Financial Expands Investment Banking Division
NEW YORK, NY-- - John Thomas Financial , a full service independent broker/dealer and investment-banking firm located in New York City's Financial District, today announced the appointment of Avi Mirman ...

UBS's Brazil Investment Bank Chief Centola Leaves as Salles Assumes Duties - Bloomberg

UBS's Brazil Investment Bank Chief Centola Leaves as Salles Assumes Duties
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UBS AG (UBSN), Switzerland's biggest bank, said that Eduardo Centola, head of investment banking in Brazil, has left after 15 months at the firm. Lywal Salles, chairman and chief executive officer of the bank's business in Brazil, will assume Centola's .

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Ackermann Era Ends at Davos as Deutsche Bank Chief Cedes Power - Bloomberg

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Ackermann Era Ends at Davos as Deutsche Bank Chief Cedes Power
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The 63-year-old Swiss native became Europe's most prominent banker during a decade as chief executive officer of Deutsche Bank AG (DBK), transforming the Frankfurt-based firm into a top-tier investment bank. He also steered the campaign to water down .

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The Islamic Bank of Asia Announces Two Strategic Appointments - Harish Parameswar as Head of Investment Banking .
SINGAPORE & MANAMA, Bahrain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Islamic Bank of Asia (IB Asia) today announced two key senior appointments to drive the banks focus on investment banking and establish greater connectivity between the Middle East and Asia...



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