ML, CSFB, SG... dont see much activity from DB, JPM

In equity.. the hotter areas are varswap dispersion trading.. essentially trading correlation.. and trading equity-credit hybrids... CB's are still quite profitable desks, but with all the convertible arb axes around.. it can become a dangerous market very quick.

<t>how much of the credit deriv business is vanilla driven.. ? I get the impression that most of the volume is vanilla CDS or baskets.. is there much vol trading in the credit side? Equity derivs are getting more and more advanced, and it seems that volumes are picking up. Most banks now have a dedi...

<t>How is the group at Barclays in Hong Kong.. i know they are 90% prop out there. I have an offer and am very inclined to take it, but just wanted to see if anyone had any insight into this group or division in particular... Also by moving to Hong Kong, am I ruling out possibility of moving to Euro...

columbia is starting a bachelors in FE soon... that would be the best prep

<t>trex.. im gonna come to your room and badger u..... what are you going to do about Kachani's test? he wants me to come in on wed at 2 for an oral exam too... any thoughts? On another note can anyone tell us about the social scene, student lifestyle for the MSc Fin ppl at Imperial? Is it a hardcor...

Flora... what are your thoughts on imperial? are you going to take up the offer?

<t>what are u trading? with that sort of leverage, sounds like currencies & commodities. What is your strategy? Do u have a fixed startegy? I would say if u feel u can make it trading... then its the best place to be... for lifestyle and pay. I trade index futures, done it for 2 years and am doi...

which bank? im an undergrad ieor cu... done a lot of interviews.. i can def help u out

flora.. whats ure background.. education/work exp?

i found calling unis telling them about exploding job or other uni offers helps. It puts your application on the top of the pile, and usually makes you more attractive to the admissions people

what department were u hired into? I got into equities.. .wondering if i saw u at the super day

anyone else get admission for imperial next year?

how did u find IC? how did the class do in terms of placement in the city?