Financial Sector - Interesting Items

Wall Street Hiring Practices – Not Exactly Merit-Based

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/secret-handshakes-greet-frat-brothers-on-wall-street.html

Academics-Industry Ties – Some Not So Positive Examples

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/28/business/academics-who-defend-wall-st-reap-reward.html

Where is the Bond Market Headed?