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

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

CAREERS

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

Kelly Holloway Joins as Senior Vice President in New York  more

Jefferies Enhances Emerging Markets Sales and Trading Effort

Firm Continues Expansion of Fixed Income Platform  more