NEWS

Top Firms Finally Hit By H1N1 Threat

It's been a long time coming, but the H1N1 threat has finally hit Wall Street - not the virus itself though, but anger from lawmakers and activist groups who are annoyed that some financial markets professionals might be getting the vaccine at a time when hospitals are experiencing shortfalls, and the vulnerable in society aren't being taken care of.  more

Top Firm Caught Out By Rogue Traders

The New York Times reports that UBS has been fined $13.3m by UK securities regulator The Financial Services Authority (FSA) for some dodgy goings on over at its wealth management arm in London.  more

'It's Not As If They Paid Great Bonuses In The First Place!'

The fact that Royal Bank of Scotland has agreed to (or been forced to) limit cash bonuses to those staff who earn £39,000 or less this year, has got a lot of people concerned that staff will leave in droves for compensation pastures new.  more

Top Firm Chain Letter

This is no ordinary chain letter. Reading and acting on this could save you a lot of time, inconvenience and much embarrassment. Ignoring this e-mail could ruin your career.  more

Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

Dear All - 'I Am Not Interested' In Bank of America Job

Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Goldman, JPMorgan, Galleon Group

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Speculation Mounts About Goldman's Bonus Plans

CAREERS

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Jefferies to Expand Fixed Income Rates Business with Hiring of New Leadership

Latest Step in Ongoing Expansion of Fixed Income Sales and Trading Platform
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Jefferies Expands Derivatives Sales Effort

Jason Roelke Joins as Managing Director to Lead Activities  more

Jefferies Hires Fixed Income Salesperson To Cover Middle East

Jefferies Enhances Emerging Markets Sales and Trading Effort

Jefferies Enhances Global Tech and Telecom Investment Banking Effort

Jefferies Significantly Enhances Global Equity Markets Capabilities

Jefferies Hires Senior Financial Sponsors Banker

Jefferies Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

LIFE

Why You've Been Inexplicably Dumped

Contrary to what Loréal adverts tell us, there are pluses to getting older - wisdom, bigger pay cheques, decent holidays, a swanky postcode. But as we become increasingly selective about our homes, cars, clothes and food, we also can’t help getting pickier about our partners.  more

Unemployed? Cash Is On The Way

The market is picking up. That's the common refrain I've been hearing from recruiters for the last four months or so. Well, I, for one, do not think it is really picking up because it hasn't translated into more interviews, let alone job offers, for me.  more

Fashion From the Dark Side

You wouldn’t think that fashion designing and banking would mix. The two worlds only seem to meet on on a place like Bond Street, where glistening Louis Vuitton and Prada bags try to lure you in as you walk past shop windows.  more

The Economy According to Recruiters

Forget global economic indicators, non-farm payroll numbers or figures about the consumer sentiment in the Bible Belt. All it takes to know how the economy is doing is a cold call by your friendly neighbourhood recruiter.  more

Don't Pick Up the Soap

A City Girl's Wish List

NY Posts: Money Never Sleeps

Time's Up

Five Albums that Rock Now

Creative vs. Corporate

When a Flexi-Job Means a Flexi-Life

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