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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

The cons of investment banking – the long hours, the repetitive and unengaging nature of the work, the lack of non-finance exit opportunities – mattered far more to me than a 6-figure salary. Banking salaries average 50-100% higher than consulting salaries , with the difference increasingly significant as your seniority increases.

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Podcast Interview on Behavioral Investing: Managing the Emotions Behind Our Decisions

Steve Shu Consulting

a subsidiary of M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) as part of his podcast series, Capital Conversations. Behavioral Investing—Managing the Emotions Behind our Decisions. Last month I chatted with Tony Roth, Chief Investment Officer at Wilmington Trust, N.A., Thanks to Tony Roth and the Wilmington Trust team for hosting me.

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Beyond Bricks and Mortar: The Open Banking Revolution

Tom Spencer

Open banking is transforming the financial industry , promising greater transparency, competition, and innovation. The European Union, which looks set to introduce updated rules about digital payments and financial services within the next two years, is at the leading edge of regulating open banking. What is Open Banking?

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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking

Tom Spencer

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. Wealth Management vs Asset Management Many people interchangeably use the term asset and wealth management.

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Bank Profitability: Decoding the Income Statement

Tom Spencer

How do banks make money? What is a bank really worth? Firstly, by outlining the major items on a bank’s income statement, and then by discussing key ratios that are commonly used to measure profitability and to estimate the market value for banks. Where does this money ultimately go?

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When Banks Meet Bots: The AI Transformation of Finance

Tom Spencer

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and banking is no exception. The adoption of AI is revolutionizing banking products, enabling financial institutions to offer personalized service, increase efficiency, and enhance security. AI-Driven Innovations in Banking Products 1.

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Gen AI in Banking: Current State of Affairs

Tom Spencer

When it comes to tech innovations, the banking sector is usually ahead of the curve. Banks are buzzing with excitement over Gen AI, and its future in the sector looks even brighter. Banks are buzzing with excitement over Gen AI, and its future in the sector looks even brighter.

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