University of Wisconsin–Madison

Finance, Investment, & Banking Resources

Engaging with different types of resources will help you understand your industry on a deeper level.

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Caution

When using resources on this guide, continue to evaluate credibility and relevance for your audience. A resource can be considered credible in one situation but questionable in another, or its quality can suddenly degrade. Additionally, credible resources can still contain problematic content like content marketing, inaccurate opinion pieces, flawed research, or misrepresented evidence.

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations and trade associations promote their industries and provide networking opportunities to members. Their websites offer information and educational materials for professionals in the industry.

The following examples are organizations for professionals in finance-related fields:

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Trade Publications

Trade journals or trade magazines provide industry-specific insights, giving prospective professionals an insider’s view of the field.

The following examples are trade publications with a focus on finance:

Note: This source must be accessed through the library database linked above, and not through the magazine’s website. Articles on the website are mostly content marketing.

Embargoed/delayed 365 days by publisher

Embargoed/delayed 365 days by publisher

Full text of current issues available through library database, but direct link not allowed; perform a Journal Search

Was formally Middle Market Growth

Full text of current issues available through library database, but direct link not allowed; perform a Journal Search

  • Private Equity News

Full text of current issues available through library database, but direct link not allowed; perform a Journal Search

Published by the publisher of the Wall Street Journal but not the same as the Wall Street Journal.

Published by the publisher of the Wall Street Journal but not the same as the Wall Street Journal.

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Ratings and Data

Professionals in this field often consult the following types of resources:

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Popular Magazines

Popular magazines, although aimed at a general audience, can be useful for understanding an industry in a larger context or from a consumer’s point of view.

Popular magazines that may be useful to professionals in finance-related fields include:

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Newspapers

Newspapers cover current events relevant to professionals in all fields.

Newspapers with useful finance coverage include:

Most recent month is embargoed

UW-Madison students can create a free personal account through the library, in particular, see the “Dealbook” section

UW-Madison students can create a free personal account through the library

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Podcasts

Most industries have reputable experts who podcast about their chosen field, providing an insider’s look. These types of information resources vary widely and require vetting, but can be credible.

The following resources may offer useful perspectives to finance professionals:

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Websites

The following sites are examples of resources that may be useful to finance professionals:

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Books

Most industries have notable books that insiders find useful or that have had an influence on that industry. Asking insiders is the best way to find out which books are considered essential in your field.

Here are a few examples of influential finance books:

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