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Recruitment and Hiring Trends in Banking, 2025
Although 2025 has almost ended, here are the key statistics regarding the banking sector:
- 13% increase in hiring for AI-related roles in banking (e.g., Data Science, Machine Learning).
- 40% of roles now require skills in data analytics, AI-driven financial modeling, cybersecurity, and blockchain.
- Over 50% of hiring managers now prioritize emotional intelligence (EQ) in recruitment.
- 60–70% projected increase in investment banking recruitment at major firms (e.g., JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs) compared to the previous year.
- 30% increase in compliance hiring (AML, ESG reporting) due to stricter regulations.
For more details and statistics, please refer to the full report. It is also worth noting that all data relates specifically to the United States.
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Although 2025 has almost ended, here are the key statistics regarding the banking sector:
- 13% increase in hiring for AI-related roles in banking (e.g., Data Science, Machine Learning).
- 40% of roles now require skills in data analytics, AI-driven financial modeling, cybersecurity, and blockchain.
- Over 50% of hiring managers now prioritize emotional intelligence (EQ) in recruitment.
- 60–70% projected increase in investment banking recruitment at major firms (e.g., JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs) compared to the previous year.
- 30% increase in compliance hiring (AML, ESG reporting) due to stricter regulations.
For more details and statistics, please refer to the full report. It is also worth noting that all data relates specifically to the United States.
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Senior Financial Analyst at Amazon
This time, we will be having a conversation with Giyos Esirgapov.
He is currently Principal FP&A at Rocket Now (Tokyo, Japan). Previously, he worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Amazon, and before that, at firms such as Bitcoin.com and KPMG Japan.
He is also a holder of the CFI FMVA and CAP designations.
In this session, we will discuss how to break into firms like Amazon, building a career in Japan, pursuing an MBA, and specifically exploring FP&A roles.
Date: 28 September
Time: 18:00
Host: Diyorbek Zokirov
Please share with others as the bigger we are the better and more guests we can bring.
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This time, we will be having a conversation with Giyos Esirgapov.
He is currently Principal FP&A at Rocket Now (Tokyo, Japan). Previously, he worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Amazon, and before that, at firms such as Bitcoin.com and KPMG Japan.
He is also a holder of the CFI FMVA and CAP designations.
In this session, we will discuss how to break into firms like Amazon, building a career in Japan, pursuing an MBA, and specifically exploring FP&A roles.
Date: 28 September
Time: 18:00
Host: Diyorbek Zokirov
Please share with others as the bigger we are the better and more guests we can bring.
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We are launching the second season of the "30-day Study Challenge with FinEcon". In the first season, nearly 100 participants studied together every day. Yet only seven demonstrated the discipline and consistency to study 30 days successfully. The rules…
In the last cohort, out of around 90 participants, only 11 people were able to complete all 30 days of the study challenge.
Will you join if we host the next season of the 30-day study challenge? (We will host if more than 30 people select "Yes")
Will you join if we host the next season of the 30-day study challenge? (We will host if more than 30 people select "Yes")
Final Results
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Yes, let`s gooo!
17%
No, I can`t.
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In the last cohort, out of around 90 participants, only 11 people were able to complete all 30 days of the study challenge.
Will you join if we host the next season of the 30-day study challenge? (We will host if more than 30 people select "Yes")
Will you join if we host the next season of the 30-day study challenge? (We will host if more than 30 people select "Yes")
Nice!
Those who voted "Yes", please share the screenshot of your vote to the channel DM, and I will share the link to the study challenge.
Poll will be closed after 24 hours.
Thanks.
Those who voted "Yes", please share the screenshot of your vote to the channel DM, and I will share the link to the study challenge.
Poll will be closed after 24 hours.
Thanks.
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AI can now pass the hardest level of the CFA exam in a matter of minutes
A new study from NYU Stern and GoodFin shows that advanced AI models can now pass all three levels of the CFA exam, including the notoriously difficult Level III written essays, in just minutes. For human candidates, this process usually requires about one thousand hours of study spread over several years.
The research team tested twenty-three leading large language models, including GPT, Gemini, and Claude, using official CFA Level III mock exams. Both multiple-choice and essay questions were evaluated, and certified CFA graders were used to score the results. With chain-of-thought prompting, which guides step-by-step reasoning, essay performance improved by fifteen percentage points.
Several models, including Claude Opus and Gemini 2.5, achieved passing scores without any specialized training. OpenAI’s o4-mini reached as high as seventy-nine percent, well above the typical passing threshold of sixty-three to sixty-five percent. In total, nine models cleared Level III, a first in this kind of evaluation.
The findings demonstrate that AI is now capable of professional-level financial reasoning and scenario analysis, not just memorization or calculation. While the technology could transform wealth management by making expert-grade insights more accessible, researchers emphasize that human judgment, interpersonal understanding, and ethical reasoning still provide an essential edge.
Industry discussion now centers on the relevance of the CFA credential in an era of AI-assisted advisors. The consensus is that AI will enhance, not replace, financial professionals, with hybrid workflows combining machine efficiency and human expertise.
What do you think about such AI advancement? Will it replace finance professionals?
Research paper dropped in comments
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A new study from NYU Stern and GoodFin shows that advanced AI models can now pass all three levels of the CFA exam, including the notoriously difficult Level III written essays, in just minutes. For human candidates, this process usually requires about one thousand hours of study spread over several years.
The research team tested twenty-three leading large language models, including GPT, Gemini, and Claude, using official CFA Level III mock exams. Both multiple-choice and essay questions were evaluated, and certified CFA graders were used to score the results. With chain-of-thought prompting, which guides step-by-step reasoning, essay performance improved by fifteen percentage points.
Several models, including Claude Opus and Gemini 2.5, achieved passing scores without any specialized training. OpenAI’s o4-mini reached as high as seventy-nine percent, well above the typical passing threshold of sixty-three to sixty-five percent. In total, nine models cleared Level III, a first in this kind of evaluation.
The findings demonstrate that AI is now capable of professional-level financial reasoning and scenario analysis, not just memorization or calculation. While the technology could transform wealth management by making expert-grade insights more accessible, researchers emphasize that human judgment, interpersonal understanding, and ethical reasoning still provide an essential edge.
Industry discussion now centers on the relevance of the CFA credential in an era of AI-assisted advisors. The consensus is that AI will enhance, not replace, financial professionals, with hybrid workflows combining machine efficiency and human expertise.
What do you think about such AI advancement? Will it replace finance professionals?
Research paper dropped in comments
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FinEcon
Senior Financial Analyst at Amazon This time, we will be having a conversation with Giyos Esirgapov. He is currently Principal FP&A at Rocket Now (Tokyo, Japan). Previously, he worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Amazon, and before that, at firms such…
We are having an interview today at 6 pm (Tashkent time zone).
If you have any questions, you will be able to ask in the end!
Stay tuned.
If you have any questions, you will be able to ask in the end!
Stay tuned.
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We've just uploaded our last interview with Giyos Esirgapov, a Principle, FPA in Tokyo and former Senior Financial Analyst at Amazon!
He gave the unfiltered reality of the current job market:
- AI vs. Your Job: Why Amazon was forced to cut 10% of junior analysts and how you can survive this trend.
- The MBA Strategy: How an MBA is a "bridge" to working abroad.
- Hiring Secrets: Inside the Amazon "Loop Interview" and why you need FMVA for practical skills.
- The Final Rule: Why you must prioritize IMPACT over ACTIVITY.
Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/TQ6HE3TXEJM
He gave the unfiltered reality of the current job market:
- AI vs. Your Job: Why Amazon was forced to cut 10% of junior analysts and how you can survive this trend.
- The MBA Strategy: How an MBA is a "bridge" to working abroad.
- Hiring Secrets: Inside the Amazon "Loop Interview" and why you need FMVA for practical skills.
- The Final Rule: Why you must prioritize IMPACT over ACTIVITY.
Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/TQ6HE3TXEJM
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Uzbekistan and BlackRock to Launch Joint Investment Fund
Uzbekistan has reached an agreement with BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, to establish a joint investment fund. The deal was discussed during President Mirziyoyev’s recent visit to New York, where infrastructure, energy, and transport were highlighted as priority areas.
The Uzbek side has proposed eight major projects in sectors such as energy, transport, tourism, and infrastructure. A joint working group is already working on feasibility studies and the fund’s structure, with project implementation expected soon.
This collaboration could mark a new phase in Uzbekistan’s efforts to attract global capital and strengthen its position in international markets. BlackRock’s participation adds credibility and may open doors for further foreign investment, though questions about governance, risk, and long-term returns remain.
Source: Kun.uz (23 September 2025)
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Uzbekistan has reached an agreement with BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, to establish a joint investment fund. The deal was discussed during President Mirziyoyev’s recent visit to New York, where infrastructure, energy, and transport were highlighted as priority areas.
The Uzbek side has proposed eight major projects in sectors such as energy, transport, tourism, and infrastructure. A joint working group is already working on feasibility studies and the fund’s structure, with project implementation expected soon.
This collaboration could mark a new phase in Uzbekistan’s efforts to attract global capital and strengthen its position in international markets. BlackRock’s participation adds credibility and may open doors for further foreign investment, though questions about governance, risk, and long-term returns remain.
Source: Kun.uz (23 September 2025)
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LinkedIn's Top 100 MBA Programs and here are the Top 5 for 2025:
Most common job titles: Co-Founder, Product Manager, Chief Executive Officer
Most notable skills: Go-to-Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Deep Learning
Top locations: San Francisco Bay Area (US), New York City (US), Los Angeles (US)
🏆 Where they stand out: Top 5 program for career advancement and leadership potential
Most common job titles: Product Manager, Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Most notable skills: Go-to-Market Strategy, Strategy Consulting, Deal Execution
Top locations: New York City (US), Boston (US), San Francisco Bay Area (US)
🏆 Where they stand out: Top 5 program for advancement and leadership
Most common job titles: Product Manager, Strategy Consultant, Engagement Manager
Most notable skills: Private Equity, Strategy Consulting, Stakeholder Management
Top locations: London (GB), Paris (FR), The Randstad (NL)
🏆 Where they stand out: Top 5 program for leadership
Most common job titles: Investment Banking Associate, Product Manager, Founder
Most notable skills: Go-to-Market Strategy, Venture Capital, Corporate Development
Top locations: New York City (US), Philadelphia (US), San Francisco Bay Area (US)
🏆 Where they stand out: Top 5 program for job placement and leadership
Most common job titles: Product Manager, Program Manager, Management Consultant
Most notable skills: Growth Strategies, Product Vision, User Research
Top locations: Bengaluru (IN), Delhi (IN), Mumbai (IN)
🏆 Where they stand out: Top 5 program for advancement
You can see the full list here
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1. Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford University)
Most common job titles: Co-Founder, Product Manager, Chief Executive Officer
Most notable skills: Go-to-Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Deep Learning
Top locations: San Francisco Bay Area (US), New York City (US), Los Angeles (US)
🏆 Where they stand out: Top 5 program for career advancement and leadership potential
2. Harvard Business School (Harvard University)
Most common job titles: Product Manager, Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Most notable skills: Go-to-Market Strategy, Strategy Consulting, Deal Execution
Top locations: New York City (US), Boston (US), San Francisco Bay Area (US)
🏆 Where they stand out: Top 5 program for advancement and leadership
3. INSEADMost common job titles: Product Manager, Strategy Consultant, Engagement Manager
Most notable skills: Private Equity, Strategy Consulting, Stakeholder Management
Top locations: London (GB), Paris (FR), The Randstad (NL)
🏆 Where they stand out: Top 5 program for leadership
4. The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania)Most common job titles: Investment Banking Associate, Product Manager, Founder
Most notable skills: Go-to-Market Strategy, Venture Capital, Corporate Development
Top locations: New York City (US), Philadelphia (US), San Francisco Bay Area (US)
🏆 Where they stand out: Top 5 program for job placement and leadership
5. Indian School of BusinessMost common job titles: Product Manager, Program Manager, Management Consultant
Most notable skills: Growth Strategies, Product Vision, User Research
Top locations: Bengaluru (IN), Delhi (IN), Mumbai (IN)
🏆 Where they stand out: Top 5 program for advancement
You can see the full list here
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LinkedIn Top MBA Programs 2025: The 100 best global business schools to grow your career
See here the top ranked MBA programs around the world, a data on exclusive LinkedIn data looking at career outcomes of MBA alumni.
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Deloitte was caught using AI in $290,000 report to help the Australian government crack down on welfare after a researcher flagged hallucinations.
Deloitte’s member firm in Australia will pay the government a partial refund for a $290,000 report that contained alleged AI-generated errors, including references to non-existent academic research papers and a fabricated quote from a federal court judgment.
Deloitte reviewed the 237-page report and “confirmed some footnotes and references were incorrect,” the department said in a statement Tuesday.
The revised version of the report includes a disclosure that a generative AI language system, Azure OpenAI, was used in its creation.
Source: https://fortune.com/2025/10/07/deloitte-ai-australia-government-report-hallucinations-technology-290000-refund/
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Deloitte’s member firm in Australia will pay the government a partial refund for a $290,000 report that contained alleged AI-generated errors, including references to non-existent academic research papers and a fabricated quote from a federal court judgment.
Deloitte reviewed the 237-page report and “confirmed some footnotes and references were incorrect,” the department said in a statement Tuesday.
The revised version of the report includes a disclosure that a generative AI language system, Azure OpenAI, was used in its creation.
Source: https://fortune.com/2025/10/07/deloitte-ai-australia-government-report-hallucinations-technology-290000-refund/
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Join Our Team
We’re looking for a volunteer content creator to help grow our Instagram channel.
If you’re passionate about storytelling and finance, enjoy creating short videos, and want to build your real-world portfolio, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make an impact.
We host interviews with industry experts and share insights that help inspire and connect finance enthusiasts across Central Asia.
Our goal is to become the go-to place for everyone interested in the world of finance.
We’re looking for someone who can create 2–3 Instagram Reels per week, bring fresh ideas and creativity, and collaborate closely with our team.
If you’re ready to contribute and grow with us, send a message to @unsmartboy explaining what content strategy you think we should follow. We’d love to hear from you. If you know someone who might be interested, please share with them.
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We’re looking for a volunteer content creator to help grow our Instagram channel.
If you’re passionate about storytelling and finance, enjoy creating short videos, and want to build your real-world portfolio, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make an impact.
We host interviews with industry experts and share insights that help inspire and connect finance enthusiasts across Central Asia.
Our goal is to become the go-to place for everyone interested in the world of finance.
We’re looking for someone who can create 2–3 Instagram Reels per week, bring fresh ideas and creativity, and collaborate closely with our team.
If you’re ready to contribute and grow with us, send a message to @unsmartboy explaining what content strategy you think we should follow. We’d love to hear from you. If you know someone who might be interested, please share with them.
Thanks
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How to read an annual report?
Reprint from The Lamp for Winter, 1957-1958
I love how easy to understand this article feels.
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Reprint from The Lamp for Winter, 1957-1958
I love how easy to understand this article feels.
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