News
| Scholar Team Takes Second Place at Annual Biz Quiz | |
| FMI Scholars Mike Warakomski, Amarpreet Jhita and Trevor Logan took second-place honors at the 4th annual Nationwide Fisher Biz Quiz at Ohio State University on November 6-8, 2009. This event, held in partnership with The Wall Street Journal, fielded 18 top-ranked business programs from across the nation. full story |
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| Senior Scholars Find Success in Job Market | |
| Combining the strong support of alumni with their own hard work, the institute’s seniors have met with tremendous success in the job market this fall. Students have accepted offers with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Eagle 7 Trading, General Electric, General Mills, Highbridge Capital Management, and Wells Fargo Securities. full story |
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| Five Seniors to Receive Diplomas in December Graduation Ceremonies | |
| Five FMI seniors will be awarded diplomas at graduation ceremonies on December 12th. Scholars Katie Finn, Josh Morgan, Ruoting Sun, Michael Thelen and Mike Warakomski along with their parents will be honored at a reception at the home of Geoff and Elizabeth Booth as part of the weekend’s festivities. full story |
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| Institute Advisory Board Restructures and Welcomes New Members | |
| In an effort to better serve the institute and its student scholars, the FMI Advisory Board restructured effective September 2009. Changes include creation of an executive committee and a smaller size with members each serving three-year terms. full story |
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| Board Member Profile - Alec McAree | |
| Alec McAree is Managing Director of Highbridge Capital Management and Senior Portfolio Manager for the Long/Short Equities group, based in New York. In addition to the FMI Advisory Board, Alec also serves as a member of the college's Finance Advisory Board and the MSU Foundation Board. full story |
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| Fireside Chats | |
| Brian Lefler, Director, Public Finance, Robert W. Baird and Co., recently spoke to prospective and current scholars about his career in public finance in Michigan, including some of the impacts of federal stimulus programs. full story |
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| Supporting the Institute | |
| The institute is a privately funded initiative of the Broad School and depends on support from alumni and friends to operate. The FMI welcomes gifts to fund scholarships for current scholars as well as support for the FMI endowment to insure its long-term strength. Please consider a year-end gift. full story |
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| Chicago Road Show Alumni Reception | |
| The FMI scholars will be in Chicago on January 21-22, 2010 for their annual road show. Plan to join them at a reception on Thursday evening, the 21st. full story |
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| FMI Friends Organize to Support the Institute | |
| FMI Advisory Board members Chrissy Lamont, Michael TerHorst, and Jeff Thelen have developed an initiative to better engage members of the FMI Friends network with the advisory board, scholars and each other. The network will be led by newly named Ambassadors Christopher Brigham, Eric Hassberger, Adam Hinman and Laura Spence. full story |
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| Financial Markets Institute Board Chair: Brian Van Elslander | |
| Brian Van Elslander has been named to lead the combined financial sponsors groups of Wells Fargo and Wachovia Securities following the acquisition of Wachovia by Wells Fargo. He also recently agreed to become the first chairperson of the Financial Markets Institute’s advisory board, having been a member since the FMI was founded in April 2006. full story |
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| Nathan Dey -- Republic Partners, Chicago | |
| Nathan Dey knew he wanted to pursue a career in finance well before he came to Michigan State University, but a career in investment banking hadn’t crossed his mind. Having come from a smaller town, Nathan initially considered working in corporate finance and had his opportunity as an intern for DaimlerChrysler in Treasury. full story |
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| FMI Scholar News | |
| Update on Spring Admissions, FMI Awards & Scholarships, and Employment Opportunities as the FMI students wrap up another successful year in the program. full story |
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| LinkedIn Update: Financial Markets Institute Networking Group | |
| Especially in tough market conditions, networking becomes even more valuable. We encourage you to keep your contact list up-to-date so that you are able to more quickly and easily reach out to a former colleague or other professional. full story |
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| FMI Board Member Joins New Venture | |
| FMI Board Member is part of small team launching a new private equity firm. full story |
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