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The State vs the Markets – Mark Thirlwell

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:34:03 +0000

Department of Risk Management and Insurance

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:05:48 +0000

Robert Hoyt Department Head, Risk Management and Insurance and Moore Chair of Insurance "I have yet to meet a student where I can't identify an opportunity within the risk management and insurance field that would be a perfect fit for them."

Microloans, microfinance, microcredit, banking and insurance

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:18:45 +0000

www.globalchange.com Women’s self-help groups. Microloans and microfinance schemes. Financial security. India new bank and financial institutions. Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Thailand, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Mexico. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

The Psychology of the Financial Crisis

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:41:23 +0000

In this talk, Nicholas Barberis, the Stephen & Camille Schramm Professor of Finance at the Yale School of Management, will discuss the role that irrational thinking and decision-making may have played in the development of the current economic downturn. Drawing on ideas from both social and cognitive psychology, he will shed light on this relatively neglected aspect of the crisis. This lecture was delivered at the Association of Yale Alumni Reunion Weekend on June 5, 2009….

What career am I good for?

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:38:50 +0000

I left uni with a 2:2 in economics.

I worked for 2 years as a financial adviser.

I then joined a private equity firm, and was assistant manager on a Venture Capital fund. After 4 years I left and wanted to try running a real business rather than just pushing spreadsheets and going to meetings, so I setup a small printing and design company.

I am now selling this business and need to find a new line of work. Trouble is I’m at a loss as to what I could/should do next. I have good analytical financial and managerial skills. I am also a self starter with a solid career and entrepreneurial history. Beyond that I don’t really have any special skills as such.

I would normally look for another job in finance, but with the City in the state it’s in at the moment I think that’s unlikely. Also I am quite open to moving out of London since my wife and I might like to start a family but would prefer to be in a ‘greener’ part of the world for that.

I would ideally be aiming for a job around £40k, but would drop for the right opportunity if the career path was there to rebuild up again.

Any suggestions would be welcome, as I’m not sure where to start looking.

cantosTV: Confusion reigns over property valuations

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:30:51 +0000

With sellers and valuers unable to agree on values, the commercial property market finds itself bogged down with a lack of transactional flow, explains Nick Burnell at Rutley Capital. However, for the ambitious investor, these are exciting times.

Applying to University?

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:18:18 +0000

I’m thinking of applying to do accountancy at university (namely Glasgow / Strathclyde) and was wondering what you think would be the most useful course:
Pure Accounting OR Accounting with Finance OR Accounting with International Business OR Accounting with Economics.

Thanks for your help.

UB or UWE?

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:03:16 +0000

i’m a bit confused where is better to study business in University of Bristol or University of West of England?
UB sees like having a very good reputation and situated just in bristol centre but UWE has wider choise in business area. for instance, i found international business studies what i couldnt find in UB.
And what u think would be more profitable for future to do something like finance & economics or International business?

Help me find a suitable career….?

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:30:35 +0000

Please help me find a suitable career….

My BA (hons) was in History
My MA was in international Politics and Human Rights

However most of my experience up untill now has been within banking and finance….

I want a role/job/profession where I can combine my international politics with my finance…..

So I am trying to find a role where I can working with economics and international relations at the same time…advice????

Commercial Mortgage Tutorial – Part 4

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:54:32 +0000

Algenon Cash describes how the process of securitization has enabled the secondary market to become the dominant source of capital for permanent mortgages. This session provides information on the traditional structure of a CMBS loan and a breakdown of “in the box” properties that will qualify for a CMBS loan.