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There are as many different types of financial service and products around as the human imagination can think of. Where there’s a way to make money, people will figure out ways to market the idea. Add to that the complication that if one company can do it, then so can every other company and possibly offer a better deal besides, and the financial services industry begins to look like a jungle.

Luckily, things aren’t as complex as they seem. Almost all financial services and products effectively do one of three things. Either:

You lend somebody money for a time, they use that money to make more money, and they give you a share of the profit. You borrow money from somebody for a time, you pay them back in some agreed way, and they charge you for the use of the money. You buy something at one price and sell at another.

The key to choosing which of these products to use is in gauging the amount of risk you are prepared to take, how long you are prepared to wait for the pay-off, and how to make the process more efficient.

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Individuals interested in pursuing a position in financial services should conduct research on jobs that interest them as well as the necessary requirements for obtaining said jobs. Many jobs will require at least an undergraduate degree (such as an MBA) while some will require advance degrees and perhaps internships.

Success in the financial sector requires experience in finance and accounting and strong computer skills. If you are adept at strategizing, analysing, and implementing long-term financial plans, your likelihood of professional success are quite good. Strong computer skills are as essential as financial skills; do not underestimate the importance of developing the appropriate skills.

This guide is by no means an exhaustive list of finance positions, rather it is a starting point for individuals interested in learning more and provides a foundation upon which to build. Despite the recent economic crisis experts believe many businesses reduced their personnel too severely during the recession and have had to begin hiring permanent employees to get workloads back on the right track and to poise their companies for growth. Here are some of the various finance jobs available as well as some information about the positions.

Corporate Finance

Individuals in corporate finance positions usually assist companies with raising capital needed for additional projects and on-going operations. This includes determining the amount and structure of money needs of the company via equity, debt, convertibles, preferred, asset-backs, or derivative securities. Novices in the corporate finance arena usually work on a client team and are responsible for preparing registration statements, attending “road shows” where potential investors are sold on securities, in addition to other duties. Occasionally positions in corporate finance are referred to as investment banking positions.  Read more...

Straight Through Processing for Financial Services: The Complete Guide

As economic and regulatory pressures drive financial institutions to seek efficiency gains by improving the quality of their trading processes and systems, firms are devoting increasing amounts of capital to maintaining their competitive edge. Straight-Through Processing (STP), which automates every step in the trading system, is the most effective way for firms to remain competitive. According to the Securities Industry Association, the US securities industry will spend billion to implement

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The Professional’s Guide to Financial Services Marketing: Bite-Sized Insights For Creating Effective Approaches

The Professional’s Guide to Financial Services Marketing is directed to any financial services professional–from individual representatives to executives of large financial services companies–who is looking for better ways to create the relevant marketplace differentiation and competitive advantage needed to increase productivity and profitability. The purpose of this book is not to provide a how-to manual, but rather to offer practical information, examples, and thought-provoking tips that

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Information Technology lies at the very heart of today’s organisations and many companies are now so dependent on their networks that they take them for granted. In today’s 24/7 digital economy, just imagine the business implications of critical data being lost, internet and email access being unavailable or your internal network going down.

The impact of the unexpected on your business, whether in the form of malicious damage such as hacking or some kind of natural disaster, can be devastating in the networked world. Take for example the 2007 flash floods across the UK. Following the wettest May to July on record, approximately 7,100 businesses were flooded and the resulting damage cost an estimated £3 billion1. However, this figure fails to take into account the cost of lost business during that period, when some companies were unable to operate a normal (if any) service, or the damage to reputation that the inability to communicate caused. No-one can predict the future, but by carefully planning in advance you can ensure that your business is in the best possible position, if and when disruption occurs.

To meet resiliency requirements for coping with both unexpected events and increasing volumes of data, today’s businesses require more than Next Generation Network capability alone. They need a combination of robust network capability and a next generation service mindset from their telecoms provider. When it comes to business resiliency, it’s not simply a case of ‘one size fits all’. ntl:Telewest Business closely collaborates with its customers and tailors its services to meet their needs. The next generation of business resiliency is here.  Read more...