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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Mergers and Inquisitions

If you want to work in the most cyclical role in the finance industry, it’s hard to beat commodity hedge funds. But this specialized skill set is a double-edged sword because if you spend enough time in commodity trading, you won’t have a great shot at “generalist” trading, investing, or corporate finance roles.

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The Importance of Digital Best Practice within Public Sector Innovation

Global Banking & Finance

The Importance of Digital Best Practice within Public Sector Innovation By Alison King, Senior Account Director for the NHS & UK Government at CTS As public cloud mandates were introduced by the government in 2013, the focus on using them for digital services provided the basis for substantial cost savings and emergent technology solutions.

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Female founders continue to receive less investment  

Growth Business

Troublingly, it is also a fall on 2013’s figure of 4.2 The Investing in Women Code was also established in 2019 by the financial services industry to improve access to finance. The study, using data from Beauhurst , found that figure contrasts with 85.1 per cent of UK businesses. per cent, the report says.

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07-16-2023 Newsletter: What We Can Learn From Wimbledon

OfficeHours

By losing on Centre Court, it is Djokovic’s first loss there since the 2013 final when Alcaraz was 10-years-old.” Learn from top finance experts, build valuable skills. Today was an UNEXPECTED UNDERDOG WIN… do you consider yourself the underdog when it comes to work/finance/career/school?

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Will There Be an IPO for a Specialty Consulting Company in 2024?

Focus Investment Banking

The business we know today as Kroll, when it was previously known as Duff & Phelps, went private in 2013, selling to Carlyle Group and other investment partners. Kelly Kittrell has more than 30 years of merger & acquisition and corporate finance experience. In fact, the trend has been the reverse.

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What is VBA for Excel? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Peak Frameworks

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is a powerful programming language that can elevate your skills as a finance professional. In this blog article, we will explore the basics of VBA for Excel, its importance in the finance industry, and how mastering VBA can help you stay ahead in your career.

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SWOT Analysis: A Framework to Analyze Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

Peak Frameworks

Practical Application of SWOT Analysis in Finance SWOT Analysis is a versatile tool, equally applicable in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Corporate Finance. Corporate Finance In Corporate Finance, strategic financial planning and risk assessment are enhanced by SWOT Analysis.