Member Spotlight | Dang Duong Nguyen
In this episode of CFI’s FinPod podcast, we sit down with Dang Duong Nguyen, a young finance enthusiast from Singapore. Join us as we talk about Dang’s journey into finance, his education at Polytechnic, and his self-driven learning through CFI courses. Dang shares insights from his internship at Julius Baer and outlines his aspirations in...
M&A Financing: Cash, Debt, or Equity?
The Strategic Impact of M&A Financing Decisions Ever wondered why some acquisitions soar while others stumble? The secret often lies not just in what you buy, but how you pay for it. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financing decisions shape everything from shareholder returns to post-merger success, yet many businesses underestimate their complexity and impact. Picture...
Investment Banking Career Path
Investment banking career paths are dynamic and prestigious within the financial services industry, attracting ambitious professionals seeking to work at the intersection of finance, strategy, and corporate growth. Below, we’ll explore what investment bankers do, providing insights into the roles, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required to succeed in this challenging yet rewarding field. This includes...
What's New at CFI | Careers in Finance: New Course Release
In this episode of What’s New at CFI, you have the whole gang: Ryan Spendelow, Duncan McKeen, Jeff Schmidt, and Sebastian Taylor. We all took part in creating this course that deeply resonates with a major reason why people come to CFI: to learn about career paths in finance and banking and the skills required....
Capital IQ vs. FactSet vs. Refinitiv
In the fast-paced world of global financial markets, access to accurate and timely financial data (also called big data) can make the difference between a good and exceptional investment decision. Capital IQ (CapIQ), Refinitiv, and FactSet have emerged as some of the world’s largest providers of financial intelligence, enabling investment bankers, portfolio managers, and financial...
