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AmplifyME and University of Stirling: Ten Years of Finance Education Transformation

In 2014, the University of Stirling integrated AmplifyME's simulation-based bootcamps into their Finance programs. Nearly a decade later, discover how this partnership boosted the university's reputation and improved student learning, engagement, and employability.

Zain Al Fardan

We asked Fatma Othman, currently in her final year at The Royal Holloway University of London to tell us more about her journey from growing up wanting to study medicine, to eventually breaking into Finance.

News Release - consolidating our brand

AmplifyME, a leading global training provider of financial simulations, is thrilled to announce the relaunch of their company. Formerly known as Amplify Trading, the organisation has made the strategic decision to consolidate its brands into one cohesive brand, AmplifyME.

Work Placements

Dare and AmplifyME: Walking the walk to recruit diverse talent in finance

Discover how Dare and AmplifyME have teamed up to turn traditional graduate recruitment in finance on its head, and challenge the status quo through data.

Work Placements

LSE Student Naim

Naim studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science and will shortly be starting at Bloomberg working in Sales and Analytics. Here he talks to Anthony Cheung about his experience on the AmplifyME Summer Analyst Training Programme, starting his own business and his tips for the application process.

Morgan Stanley Training Day 2023

Check out what some of the analysts had to say about the in-person training day with our partners Morgan Stanley at their EMEA headquarters in London.

Work Placements

The pathway to your first job in finance

When you are at school, your first job after education might seem like a very long way away. How, then, should you start plotting your way to landing your dream first job in finance and investing?

From Royal Holloway to Nomura with Fatma Othman

We asked Fatma Othman, currently in her final year at The Royal Holloway University of London to tell us more about her journey from growing up wanting to study medicine, to eventually breaking into Finance.

Work Placements

Durham University student Archie Turley gives us his top 5 tips for securing that all important work placement.

Archie Turley is a student at Durham University who will be joining Morgan Stanley on a 12-month placement in Sales & Trading in London. Find out about his experience on the AmplifyME Summer Analyst Training Programme and his top tips for the application process.

The books that every young investor should read

We're often encouraged to read as many books as possible on our chosen subject, but as Stephen Barnett, Head of Schools for AmplifyME explains, most books on finance and investing are either too simplistic or too complicated. Discover the five books he does recommend as essential for all young investors to read.

Amplify Schools at Eton College

On Tuesday, Amplify Schools hosted its flagship Finance for Good workshop and simulation at Eton College. Over 100 Eton College students, alongside students from the Thames Valley Learning Partnership took part in the workshop.

Future of Finance

work experience

Why traditional finance and investing work experience is not worth the train fare

For sixth formers, it’s almost impossible to get finance or investing work experience. If you manage to find the right work experience, apply at the right time AND get accepted, you are doing incredibly well. You might also know someone who knows someone, and get a few days looking over the senior bankers’ shoulder.

Investment Banking

Investment banking vs hedge fund manager

Investment banking vs hedge fund manager

How to get into investment banking in the UK

How to get into investment banking in the UK

Future of Finance

What is finance going to look like in five years time?

The world of finance and investing tends to change very slowly. However, it seems like we're on the edge of a few significant changes - some of which are likely to impact your first job.

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