Financial News' Rising Stars of Investment Banking share the best pieces of career advice they have been given, including ask the stupid questions early, stay close to clients and make management believe you can handle extra responsibility.

Financial News' this week published its third annual list of 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in Investment Banking, showcasing the bright young things in investment banking in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Those included on the list were picked based on their career progress to date, the deals they have worked on, and feedback from senior bankers across the industry on who has the potential to be a future business leader.