Download this reportDiary: Location in a big trading centre proves a boon
We joked at our graduation that we would probably still meet up occasionally on Saturdays ... just not before 9am, writes Pete Dilworth
Financial Training 2011
Resources
Emerging markets plug gaps in demand
Training providers are glad of increased interest from Asia, given reduced budgets in mature markets, says Della Bradshaw
Islamic finance: Academics note the importance of a focus on social justice
London is a leading centre and the UK attracts students of the sector from all over the world, notes Emmanuelle Smith
Investment management: Greater professionalism is required
The complexity of products and additional regulation increase the pressure for formal qualifications, reports Steve Johnson
Accountancy: Students seek a wider range of skills
Employers also value the ability to understand and monitor risks, says Charlotte Clarke
David Begg: Principal who has led his school to the centre of university life
The chief has spent eight years forging links with other departments and with the outside world, learns Della Bradshaw
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Edhec: school with a mission – relevance
The grande école hopes its research record will help make it a global brand, says Linda Anderson
Cass Business School: The advantages of being in the heart of the city
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The institution is proud of its broad curriculum, writes Rebecca Knight
