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Deglamorisation: Once it was the best party in town. Not any more

Finance used to have its pick of the best and brightest graduates, but its reputation has taken a hit and so has its ability to attract talent

Deglamorisation: Once it was the best party in town. Not any more

There was a time when high finance was synonymous with high glamour and even respect.

Bank bosses, superstar traders and private equity dealchasers would feature in the society pages of newspapers.

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