While the death rates associated with the current Coronavirus pandemic seem to be subsiding in many parts of the world, and it would appear that here in the UK, we are past the peak, there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future. One aspect of this is regarding summer finance internships. Normally, students …
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How can the UK government afford to fund its coronavirus aid package?
“There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen.” — Vladimir Lenin If you have been following the news recently in the UK, you’ll likely be aware that new measures have come into place to protect businesses who have had to close temporarily, and to workers who have been furloughed (on a temporary leave of absence). …
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COVID-19: A Financial Explanation
First and foremost, I hope that you and your families are safe and healthy during this difficult time. Remember to follow the advice of your local authorities, and we can only pray that life will return to normality as soon as possible. The coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented situation. Entire countries and continents are …
Investing 101: The FTSE 100
Welcome back after the Christmas holidays and New Year celebrations. I hope you’re feeling inspired and ready for a year of learning about finance! Let’s get straight into the article: Ever heard the term ‘FTSE 100’ (pronounced footsie), and wondered what it meant? You’re not alone. Often, you hear financial terms bandied around, whether on …
2019: Thank You
5 months ago, almost to this day, The Student Investor was born. Did I ever imagine that, five months down the line, it would have been read by 5,000 people worldwide? Could I have possibly predicted that students and adults alike from 55 different countries would have read the blog? Or that it would have …
Week in Review: The U.K. Election
Wow. What a week! An emotional rollercoaster. Somehow, irrespective of Stormzy, Gary Neville, Lily Allen, and Danny De Vito’s rallying for people to vote for the Labour Party across the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, the Conservative leader, recorded the largest majority victory for several decades. It was emphatic, resounding, and somewhat embarrassing for Jeremy Corbyn, …
Investing 101: Repelling the Sharks
Pac-Man. Golden Parachutes. Greenmail. These are probably three terms or phrases that you didn’t expect to see at the beginning of an investment article. But, throughout the course of this post, you’ll be acquainted with these terms and learn exactly what they mean and how they’re relevant in the world of investment, and, in particular, …
The Week in Review: 1/12/2019
The financial world enjoyed, and equally endured, some great surprises this week. The last seven days saw LVMH’s acquisition of Tiffany and Co, Uber’s licensing troubles in London, and Tesla’s nightmare public demonstration, among other events. If none of these events ring a bell, or mean anything in particular to you, don’t worry, because over …
Q&A: A Conversation with Jack Bull (J.P. Morgan)
There are few companies that are as synonymous with success around the world as J.P. Morgan. The investment bank is regarded as one of the ten most profitable companies of all time, and it’s clear to see why. It’s the pinnacle of the financial world; the Rolls Royce of financial institutions. So, to be able …
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Investing 101: Mergers and Acquisitions – Part 2
Before getting into the crux of this short article, if you’ve not read Part 1 of Investing 101: Mergers and Acquisitions, click on the link and give it a read first! Also, feel free to subscribe to email updates at the bottom of this page. It means that you’ll be sent posts from The Student …
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