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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone completed the Latham Open Day Application for this cycle?
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    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

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    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

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    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

    Hey, I was scrolling on LinkedIn and saw UBS just posted an explanation of negative goodwill if it is useful! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ubs_what-is-negative-goodwill-activity-7107010816394067968-pJvx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

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    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

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