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25.01.2022 UNSW Finsoc Presents: T2 Revision Crash Courses The FINS1613 Revision Crash Course will begin in ONE HOUR! Further details can be found below: FINS1613 ... WHEN: Wednesday 12th August, 3-5pm WHERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475380887 TOPICS - Loans and Bonds - Capital Budgeting 1: NPV & Other Investment Criteria - Capital Budgeting 2: Making Investment Decisions - Risk & Return and CAPM - Cost of Capital - Capital Structure and Raising Capital See more

24.01.2022 In the midst of the holiday season, many of us are lured in by the overwhelming sales everywhere we go. In collaboration with UNSW Personal Finance Club, we have prepared some helpful tips to protect our wallets. - Make a list and compare prices to find the best deal with the help of price-tracking websites - Track purchases using apps such as Pocketbook - Set a strict budget - Use cashback sites to get money back on purchases... - Purchase food for cheaper using Live, Groupon, The Fork and discounted gift cards Market Wraps (27/12/20). Iron Ore and the State of Australian-China Relations - Iron Ore hit a spot price of $US173.26/tonne - Dalian Commodity Exchange set a limit of 2000 lots for non-brokerage traders - Poor relations between Australia and China led to a ban on Australian thermal and metallurgical coal exports - Long term concerns for the industry due to global trends to move towards carbon-free energy

23.01.2022 Less than 48 hours until EY closes applications for their 2020 Career Compass Program. Apply before 28 August 2020 at ey.com/en_au/careers/students-apply-here. #EY #EYCareers #FutureOfWork #BetterBeginsNow

22.01.2022 FINSOC Weekly Wraps Vol.22 (13/09/20) As term 3 begins, we have made some changes to the content and design of our weekly wraps. Notably, we have: - Increased page limit from 2 to 3 to allow for increased legibility, especially with regards to Australian equities - Added a company spotlight to provide our readers with a summary of a particular ASX-listed company... - Included a visual representation of ASX sector performance during the week. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's wrap covers the following highlights: - China's international import expo provides an opportunity for Australia and China to rectify their relationship. - The ASX ends the week making its fourth consecutive weekly loss since early August. - Former Myer executive acquires a 90% stake in Colette after the retail fashion chain fell into administration prior to the pandemic.

21.01.2022 UNSW Finance and Banking Society is proud to announce their incoming directors for 2021.Thank you to everyone who applied for a position. We received a large number of high-quality applicants, and the following candidates were successful: Human Resources: Queenie Li and Leo Lai Socials: Jayson Tong and Jane Wang Marketing: Jess Qiao and Kelly Liang... Publications: Katherine Mo, Alex Wong and Cindy Lam IT: Jay Yu and Daniel Li Education: Vedant Shah and Bryan Gunawan Sponsorships: Shane Mammen, Yan Zhai and Alex Cai. Congratulations to all the successful candidates. We have complete faith in your initiatives and visions, and are eager to see what heights Finsoc will transcend to in 2021!

21.01.2022 Want to learn the fundamentals of launching a startup from the world's largest early stage investment platform? Check out Antler’s (global early stage VC fund) new 5 week free online course, the 'Antler Launch Academy', teaching the fundamentals of launching a startup from ideation to design thinking and fundraising. The course includes:... 2 online masterclasses per week by Antler’s investor and venture team Special guests, previously hosting Adam Jacobs (The ICONIC) and Amy Smith (HelloFresh) Access to their hub of useful resources Slack community to build your network (and some have even found their co-founders) All online, part time and flexible around your schedule (you decide how many hours to put in) Suitable for all, whether pre-idea, have a business on the go or interested in joining a startup. The next Australia/ New Zealand cohort kicks off at the end of August (the perfect post exam activity). Get in quick before places run out! Apply directly in <5mins here: https://bit.ly/2QcLO7a Learn more on their website: https://bit.ly/328heRN

21.01.2022 How can undiscovered opportunities help you discover your best self? Apply to attend the EY Career Compass Program to start shaping your career. Visit www.ey.com/au/en/careers/students to apply before 28 August! #EYCareers #EYCCP #CareerCompassProgram

20.01.2022 The schedule for the upcoming UNSW Finsoc Presents: T2 Revision Crash Courses is here! Register now to CAP(M)italise on this opportunity to save your WAM! REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/vV5EFjrENrntUwrq7 FINS2624 ... WHEN: Tuesday 11th August, 1-3pm WHERE: Zoom TOPICS: - ALL TOPICS IN THE COURSE WILL BE COVERED!! --------------------------------------------------------------- FINS1613 WHEN: Wednesday 12th August, 3-5pm WHERE: Zoom TOPICS - Loans and Bonds - Capital Budgeting 1: NPV & Other Investment Criteria - Capital Budgeting 2: Making Investment Decisions - Risk & Return and CAPM - Cost of Capital - Capital Structure and Raising Capital --------------------------------------------------------------- FINS3616 WHEN: Monday 17th August, 5-7pm WHERE: Zoom TOPICS: - TBC --------------------------------------------------------------- FINS1612 WHEN: Thursday 20th August, 3-5pm WHERE: Zoom TOPICS: - Foreign Exchange Markets - Futures and Forwards - Options See more

19.01.2022 Apply now for the Bain and Company 2020 True North Scholarship! Head here to find out more about the eligibility criteria, and apply before 9am AEST on Thursday 27 August to be considered: bit.ly/tns2020 ... Bain & Company

17.01.2022 Surrounded by the curious, united by purpose. Learning from the best, harnessing technology to unleash human potential. Entries for the EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year Competition close on 2 September. Enter now www.ey.com/au/cfwy. #EYCorporateFinanceWomanOfTheYear #SheBelongs

17.01.2022 Finsoc Weekly Wraps Vol. 21 (06/09/20) - Scott Morrison announces deadline for the lifting of border restrictions between states and territories. - Atlassian partners up with Dexus for its A$1b landmark Sydney office development. - Bloodbath in the ASX for the BNPL sector as PayPal announces its own 'Pay in 4' service'

16.01.2022 Introducing two of our speakers for the EY Strategy and Transactions Evening! Niz Yesilova- Niz is currently a director within EY Transaction Strategy & Execution and has over twelve years of extensive experience in both corporate and advisory roles, working with a wide range of sectors including Healthcare, Government, Private Equity, and Diversified Financial Services.... Niz focuses on the transaction environment, being involved in M&A and divestitures, in both a pre-deal and post-deal capacity. His experiences include synergy forecasting & realisation, integration planning, separation readiness planning, post merger integration and post-acquisition performance improvement activities. Niz is a UNSW Commerce Co-op Alumni and enjoys gyming, running and yoga in his free time. A fun fact about Niz is that he helped establish UNIT UNSW back in his university days! Emily Hughes- Emily is a Senior Consultant within EY’s Transaction Strategy & Execution team. With a background in corporate finance, Emily began her career with KPMG before her transition to EY’s SaT division in Sydney. Graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2016 with a Bachelors of Commerce, Emily has experience working across the transaction life cycle, and is heavily involved with EY’s Corporate Finance Woman Of The Year Competition. For more details about the event: https://fb.me/e/2vTb4CNTs Register for the event: https://forms.gle/dk6o5js1zLvJZraKA

15.01.2022 Ever wanted to delve into the technical processes behind funding, the selection of startups, the processes involved in different sources of deals and the main roles of incubators and accelerators? Hear from experts in the industry and ask those hard technical questions that you’ve always been curious about in All Things Venture Capital! Register now: https://forms.gle/WT9U2kMKMdUUZvUTA

15.01.2022 FINSOC Weekly Wraps Vol. 18 (09/08/20) - Australians have spent the lockdown paying their credit card balances. - The ASX closed with a weekly gain of 1.3% with travel and media sectors performing relatively well - Centuria carries out a $341m rights issue to fund its purchase of a Telstra data centre

15.01.2022 Your mindset will help drive your career forward, giving you the desire to learn, adapt and gain new skills. Applications for EY’s student programs close today. Visit ey.com/en_au/careers/students-apply-here to apply now. #EY #EYCareers #FutureOfWork #BetterBeginsNow

14.01.2022 CFA Society Sydney is hosting an event for female university students who are aspiring to enter the financial services industry and are interested in taking that first step to find out more about a career in the industry; making connections with CFA charterholders and building their network. Link to event: https://fb.me/e/gti33W28a

14.01.2022 Time is ticking. Applications will close for EY’s 2021 Graduate Program, 2020/21 Vacationer Program, Brisbane and Sydney Cadet Program and Melbourne Co-Op Program on 14 August 2020. Visit ey.com/en_au/careers/students-apply-here to apply now! #EY #EYCareers #FutureOfWork #BetterBeginsNow

12.01.2022 Applications are now open for the Lendlease 2022 Global Graduate Program, commencing in February 2022. The Global Graduate Program supports the professional and personal development of all newly employed Lendlease graduates through a structured and supportive environment. Graduates undertake a minimum of two rotations through the business over two years to ensure they are exposed to as many varied opportunities and activities as possible, with a view that they obtain the sk...ills and competencies required to progress further in their career at Lendlease. Applications will close on Monday 5 April 2021.

12.01.2022 ----Bain and Company BGLAD Australia Application Workshop---- If you identify as LGBTQ, are curious about consulting and keen to put your best foot forward ahead of graduate applications for next year, then this workshop is for you! Join the BGLAD Australian team to hear tips and tricks on how to stand out from the crowd in that application process. Submit your expression of interest by 5pm AEDT Tuesday 17 November!... Stand #out at Bain!

10.01.2022 FINSOC Weekly Wraps 20 (30/08/20) - ANZ has a new chairman - Data indicates that Australian household savings and investment has risen - Afterpay acquires Spanish credit provider Pagantis - Zip announces partnership with eBay Australia to extend lending services to businesses.

09.01.2022 If you’re analytical, have a curious mindset and 100% motivated, then join us to learn from leading investment professionals and experienced CFA Charterholders about how you can be part of a global community of investment management professionals.

09.01.2022 UNSW Finsoc Presents: T2 Revision Crash Courses The FINS2624 Crash Course will be starting at 1PM TODAY!!! More information and the Zoom meeting link can be found below and on the event page!... FINS2624 WHEN: Tuesday 11 August (TODAY) 1 - 3 pm WHERE: Zoom (Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88198217954) TOPICS: - ALL TOPICS IN THE COURSE WILL BE COVERED!!

09.01.2022 Applications for FINSOC Directors 2021 close in 1 day!!! Here is our current president Emily Weng reflecting on her experience as a Careers Director at FINSOC. "Having been in FINSOC ever since I started uni, I can guarantee you that it is an experience you will never regret. ... As a Careers Director in 2020, I was able to lead my own team and together accomplish many successful events. Special shoutout to Matt for being a supportive Co-Director and dream team Shane, Ken, Carmen, Matthew. As a FINSOC director, 1. You are guaranteed to receive support from the Executive team and will never be left alone in any situation! Thanks to my VPE Abby this year for that! 2. Gain leadership and teamwork skills, leading your own subcom whilst working with other directors to achieve your FINSOC initiatives 3. If you are a female-identifying student, you can also be fast-tracked into the Finsoc Women in Finance Mentoring Program!" SO APPLY APPLY APPLY AND DON'T MISS THIS ONE TIME OPPORTUNITY!!! https://forms.gle/rJNrc6Yb2GnNSWPt7 For roles and descriptions: https://drive.google.com//1YSCqiSQJyKNy-DVHnVczUzvql/view Link to event: https://fb.me/e/3537WE8Kf

08.01.2022 Our FINS1612 crash course is tomorrow at 3pm! Register here: https://forms.gle/fy8KAps4f7jSGt1H7 UNSW Finsoc Presents: T2 Revision Crash Courses... FINS1612 WHEN: Thursday 20th August, 3-5pm WHERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85988074350 TOPICS: - Foreign Exchange Markets - Futures and Forwards - Options

08.01.2022 FINSOC Weekly Wraps Returns - Vol. 19 (23/08/20) After a week hiatus as exam period begun, we are back to providing you with market updates through our weekly wraps! A few notable events from the week were:... - Figures show the extent to which food delivery consumer spending has increased - Wisetech Global recorded a 40% increase in share price this week. - Afterpay crossed the $80 mark before settling at $78.95 (4.2% increase) on Friday. - The a2 Milk Company is seeking a majority stake of 75.1% in NZ Mataura Valley Milk. See more

07.01.2022 Registrations for the Future IM/Pact National Investment Management Competition 2020 are now open! Gender balanced teams of 2-4 will compete to solve an investment challenge judged by leading investment managers. Register here: https://bit.ly/2XnxXPx

06.01.2022 FINSOC Weekly Wraps Vol. 23 (20/09/20) - Data from CBA reveals that government stimulus payments have more than covered wage losses since the COVID-19 pandemic. - Jobseeker payments deterring job seekers from applying. - In this week's company spotlight, we showcase data centre operator NextDC. - TPG Capital bets on the fashion industry.

06.01.2022 Deutsche Bank's Summer internships are now open - apply now: https://www.db.com//g/role-search/job_search_results.html

05.01.2022 Due to popular demand, we have decided to extend director applications till the 25th of October, 11:59pm. Don't MISS OUT: https://forms.gle/rJNrc6Yb2GnNSWPt7... For more details, refer to the event page: https://fb.me/e/3537WE8Kf

04.01.2022 "As a 2020 Marketing Director, I have had the opportunity to form long-lasting relationships with an amazing team, whilst showcasing my creativity when creating both physical and digital forms of media. As a Marketing Director, you will be surrounded by supportive peers who will assist you in pursuing your creative outlook for the society. A highlight of this year would be finally receiving our custom hoodies, despite the logistical mayhem caused by COVID. I highly recommen...d applying for a Directorship position as being part of FINSOC for the past three years has, by far, been the most rewarding experience in my time at university!" - Nick Joeng, Marketing Director 2020 Apply NOW for an opportunity of a lifetime: https://forms.gle/rJNrc6Yb2GnNSWPt7 For roles and descriptions: https://drive.google.com//1YSCqiSQJyKNy-DVHnVczUzvql/view Link to event: https://fb.me/e/3537WE8Kf

04.01.2022 FINSOC Weekly Wraps Vol.11 (25/4/2021) - Credit Suisse raises $2.6b to manage the collapse of Archegos Capital Management which lead to ~$6b in losses. - The ASX 200 comes out with a 0.08% gain after a substantial mid-week dip. - Joe Biden called for an increased capital gains tax rate for investors earning >US$1mil.... - Lithium miners Orocobre Limited and Galaxy Resources Limited have agreed to merge with a combined value of $4 billion to attract global institutional attention. See more

03.01.2022 Our FINS3616 crash course is tomorrow at 6pm! Register here: https://forms.gle/fy8KAps4f7jSGt1H7 UNSW Finsoc Presents: T2 Revision Crash Courses... FINS3616 WHEN: Tuesday 18th August, 6-8pm WHERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85846134037

02.01.2022 FINSOC Weekly Wraps Vol.07 (28/03/2021) - The JobKeeper wage subsidy ($93 billion) has ended today on 28th March - The RBA is pushing for an unemployment rate of 3-4% in order for wages growth to increase and inflation to return to the 2-3% target. - Blackstone has offered a takeover bid to acquire Crown Resorts at $11.85 per share. ... - International: There are talks of a potential acquisition of Discord by Microsoft for more than $10 billion USD - This week's company spotlight examines Fortescue Metals Group Limited and its expansion throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. See more

01.01.2022 "As a 2020 Socials director, I have had the opportunity to build and gain new skills including leadership, creativity and problem solving. Together with co-director Ming and our subcommittee (Jane Wang, Emily Ha, Sophie Wu, Jayson Tong, Leo Lai) we’ve created not only fun and engaging events, but innovative and creative social events. For me, the top 3 skills I have gained from being a director have been: 1. Adaptability-you never know what life is going to throw at you 2. ...Leadership-being able to develop and adapt your leadership style is important both in and out of the workplace 3. Networking-having a mentor at a young age can provide you with clarity and advice in both career and personal life Being honest, I was a little nervous going into a society without knowing anyone-but I was greeted with warm and open arms, who enabled our portfolio and myself to thrive. I can assure you that you will be greeted with the same warmth and support if you take the chance and apply to be a FINSOC director!" - Audrey Yeo: Socials Director 2020 So apply to be a FINSOC director today! You only regret the chances you don’t take! https://forms.gle/rJNrc6Yb2GnNSWPt7 For roles and descriptions: https://drive.google.com//1YSCqiSQJyKNy-DVHnVczUzvql/view Link to event: https://fb.me/e/3537WE8Kf