Global Roundup: Things Can Only Get Better This Quarter

Things can only get better this quarter: At least that's what the hiring surveys say

The first quarter is the time to get hired, at least according to recruiters who have cited good news in the Hong Kong and Singapore job markets. [Singapore]

Sovereign issuance boom in Africa, expertise needed

Big banks will need to increase their staffing in Africa in if they are to take advantage of a surge in the sovereign bond market. [South Africa]

GUEST COMMENT: "Daddy, get me a job in banking" - the curse of V.I.P. juniors

Aligning yourself with V.I.P. analysts isn't such a bad idea, says an insider, as they ofetn hold the key to the corner office -- and the top nightclubs. [UK]

CIBC Pumps Up Prime Services Muscle With Accelerated Hiring

CIBC's wholesale banking arm has been expanding the ranks within its capital markets business and is seeking to fill jobs in prime brokerage and other areas. [Canada]