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Insights from a Wall Street Legend: An Exclusive Interview with Larry Grafstein

Title: Insights from a Wall Street Legend: An Exclusive Interview with Larry […]

5 Reasons to Choose Altrum’s Canadian Factory for Your Next Deal Toy

All about our Canadian factory! When it comes to deal toys, Altrum is a global […]

How Do I Get a Deal Toy with Minimal Environmental Impact?

How do I get a Deal Toy with minimal environmental impact?   Whether you have a […]

How Do I Get My Deal Toy Fast?

How do I get my Deal Toy fast?   There are many questions that the Altrum team […]

How Big Should My Deal Toy Be?

Consider where this Deal Toy will be displayed. By itself, in a lobby, on a client […]

How do I integrate Deal Toys into my content marketing?

How do I integrate Deal Toys into my content marketing?   The deal has been […]

How Heavy Should My Deal Toy Be?

How Heavy Should My Deal Toy Be?   Something our team learns very quickly is […]

What is ESG?

What is ESG? And what does ESG have to do with Deal Toys?   As the world […]

Series Wrap-Up: The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast – Series 2

Insights on Fund Finance from Neno Raic – Altrum

TLDR Neno Raic, Co-Founder of NLC, shares insights on fund finance. With a […]

Investment Banking Insights from MD Justine Mannering – Altrum

TLDR Justine Mannering, MD at Stifel, New York, shares insights on investment […]

Insights & Career Advice from Karan Goyal – Altrum

TLDR: Karan Goyal, Managing Director at Emirates NBD, shares insights on […]

Maren Winnick: Leader in Biotech Investment Banking

TLDR: Maren Winnick, Senior MD at Evercore, shares insights on leadership and […]

Armin Heuberger’s Investment Banking Strategies

TLDR: Armin Heuberger, former Managing Director, Head of ECM Germany/Austria & […]

Dominic Lester: Insights in Investment Banking – Altrum

TLDR: Dominic Lester, EMEA Head of Investment Banking at Jefferies, shares insights […]

Maria Watts’ Insights on Success in Investment Banking

TLDR: Maria Watts, Managing Director at Baird, shares her journey in investment […]

What steps are taken to ensure my deal toy doesn’t break in transit?

At Altrum, we take pride in producing deal toys of the utmost quality and understand […]

Steve Hufford’s Investment Banking Leadership Insights – Episode 10

TLDR: Steve Hufford, COO at Raymond James, discusses vital leadership lessons in […]

Leaders are Readers: A Reading List for Investment Bankers

Investment Banking Reading List: Essential Titles for Success In the dynamic world […]

Master the Market with Series 2 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast!

The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast: Dive Deeper in Series 2! Get Inspired & […]

All About Shipping Costs

Breaking down and understanding the complexities of shipping costs can often feel […]

The Importance of Mentorship in Investment Banking

It is widely known in Investment Banking that it is an apprenticeship, and no amount […]

What is deal text?

When opening a new deal toy project, our focus is often on the design portion of the […]

What is on my sales order?

You’ve probably heard of a Sales Order before, so we’ll keep this one brief. […]

What is an outsourced item?

What is an outsourced item and what are the pros and cons of using them? Outsourced […]

Can I skip ordering a prototype?

In short, yes. But there are some things you should know… When you order a deal […]

What are the different kinds of design requests?

When you open a new deal toy project with us here at Altrum, the first steps will be […]

What is the toughest role transition in Investment Banking?

Investment Banking is not an easy career path! Every role transition challenges you […]

Series 1 Recap – The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast

And just like that, it’s a wrap! Series 1 of The Investment Banking Leaders […]

What is Lunar New Year, and how does it affect deal toy manufacturing?

What is Lunar New Year, and how does it affect deal toy manufacturing? Lunar New […]

Episode 8: Peter Shin of Stifel

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast hosted by Altrum’s […]

What is an EORI number?

In the world of deal toys, you want things delivered fast. And while we do […]

Episode 7: Sher Hafeez of JLL

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast, hosted by Altrum’s […]

Episode 6: Alessio Pieri of d’Angelin

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast hosted by Altrum’s […]

What is the deal toy ordering process like?

If you’re looking to order a deal toy for the first time, you’ve come to the […]

Episode 5: Charles Godbout of PwC

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast, hosted by Altrum’s […]

Episode 4: Rusty Ray of Alantra

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast hosted by Altrum’s […]

Episode 3: Scott Wieler of DC Advisory

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast, hosted by Altrum’s […]

Episode 2: Noha El Ghazaly of Mediterrania

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast hosted by Altrum’s […]

Comparing Deal Toy Vendor Reviews

Reviews offer valuable insights into a vendor’s reliability, quality, and […]

The Perfect Guide to Ordering a Deal Toy

Completing an M&A (Merger and acquisition), IPO, or any significant financial […]

Episode 1: Gokhan Ozkan of J.P. Morgan

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast, hosted by Altrum’s […]

Key Considerations for Designing Your IPO Tombstone

You’ve done it! Your company is now public, and the IPO is a resounding […]

Crafting the Perfect M&A Tombstone: A Quick Guide to Celebrate Your Monumental Deal

Congratulations on successfully closing your merger or acquisition deal! As you […]

What Materials Are Best For Custom Financial Tombstones?

When it comes to celebrating a successful deal, a merger, or an acquisition, nothing […]

How Deal Tombstones Are Made ?

Deal tombstones are commemorative mementos that mark the closure of a significant […]

Investment Banking Deal Toys: Everything You Need to Know

You have a few questions on investment banking deal toys? Take a look at our guide […]

Deal Toys: The History, Symbolism, and Global Importance

Want to learn everything about deal toys? Their history, significance, and the tales […]

Welcome to The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast

What do you listen to on your commute to the office, on your way to grab a coffee, […]

When should you order a deal toy?

If we honestly had to ask you only one question when opening a new project, it would […]

Building a Culture of Recognition in Investment Banking

The Impact of AI on Investment Banking

How much does a deal toy cost?

Deal toys are special keepsakes given to celebrate the closing of financial […]

Level Up: Design Movements (Part 2)

Welcome back to your crash course on popular design movements! Here, we’ll learn […]

The Best Outdoor Bars for Summer

Summer is approaching, which means it’s time for all the good things. The sun […]

How do I come up with a design idea?

So, you’ve just closed a deal and your MD wants you to spearhead the deal toy […]

Level Up: Design Movements

In today’s world, art can be anything. A mural, a piece of clothing, a building, […]

What is Live Art?

A full inbox, 8 calls scheduled for this afternoon, and no time for lunch. We know […]

A Year in Review: Design Edition

What was your New Year’s Resolution? Here at Altrum, ours was simple; celebrate […]

Chinese New Year’s effect on tombstone industry

The deal gift industry predominately uses production in China, Europe and North […]

How to bring your company’s values to life

If you have a recognition program, you know there are a thousand and one […]

Experience for a better employee experience

If you have a recognition program, you know there are a thousand and one […]

Altrum is Going Sustainable!

As the industry leader of celebration and inspiration, Altrum has taken new strides […]

Altrum’s Deal Toy Project Order Process

Ordering a unique and custom deal toy with Altrum could not be easier! Thanks to […]

A Custom Deal Toy for Every Budget!

Customizing a truly authentic and original deal toy is no easy task. That is why […]

Award Ceremony Planning Must Dos for an Unforgettable Event 

Planning an award ceremony this season? Let Altrum help you prepare and optimize […]

Top 4 places to visit when celebrations are in order!

Altrum asks: Where do you go when you’re celebrating? Earlier this month we […]

Ready to Commemorate Your NFT with an Altrum Deal Toy?

Altrum Joins the World of NFTs with Deal Toys. There is a buzz in the news cycles […]

2022 Resolutions – The Year of Getting it Done!

There is no better way to start a new year than with a list of goals and […]

Altrum’s Workshop – The Holiday Update

The values of a company are present in every aspect of their strategy and execution […]

What does your deal toy say about you?

It may not be talked about often; however it is most certainly recognized and noted. […]

How to survive gifting season this year

Have you been wondering yet what to get everyone on your holiday list this year? […]

Why Order Deal Toys?

Wondering Why You Should Order Deal Toys? To understand the importance of deal toys […]

Deal Toys – A Long-Standing Tradition and Ritual

Deal toys are more relevant than ever! Altrum is longest standing company in the […]

How to Create Custom Acrylic Deal Toys and Financial Tombstones to Impress Everyone

How to Create Custom Acrylic Deal Toys and Financial Tombstones to Impress Everyone

Investment Banking Tombstone: Understand Their Value

An investment banking tombstone is one of the oldest traditions in the finance […]

What I Wish They Had Told Me

What I Wish I Was Told Before Becoming an Analyst. Currently, you’re thinking […]

What Your Coffee Says About You – Banker Edition

Have you ever wondered what your deal toy provider thinks of your coffee order? No, […]

2021 New Years Resolutions

The New Year is upon us (finally). Feels like we’ve been waiting for this one for […]

Movies Every Investment Banker Should Watch

Our team sat down and picked out the TOP movies for investment bankers and we just […]

The Ultimate Holiday List : Gifts for Investment Bankers

Welcome to our first annual Gifts for Investment Bankers list! You’ve gone this […]

Which Banking Hub Should You Move To?

Are you an investment banking analyst wondering if you’re in the right city? […]

5 Books Every Banker Should Own

You’re in the office after a long day of work: you glance over to your bookshelf. […]

Turning Deal Toy Fails Into Deal Toy Art

We’ve had plenty of deal toy requests in our sixty-plus years in this business. In […]

Pandemic Deal Toys

We discovered that the pandemic has brought some interesting trends. Why not create […]

Acrylic Trophy Made For You – Business Card Embedment

Take a deep dive into one of our most iconic creations: a business card embedment. […]

12 Most Extravagant Custom Deal Toys

Whenever we start chatting with those in the investment banking world, the question […]

Financial Tombstone Materials 101

Creating your financial tombstone is an exciting journey. Let us take you through a […]

How to Choose a 5-Star Deal Toy Company: 4 Key Things to Remember

You’re in the market for a unique financial tombstone design. Your hard work has […]

8 Popular Deal Code Names & The Deal Toys They Inspired

There are many factors that go into picking out your deal code, which will influence […]

How To Make Your Own Trophy

Customize your own financial tombstone to make sure that it reflects the size of […]

Create a Custom Deal Toy: 10 Things to Know Before You Start

Coming up with deal toy lucite ideas after closing a deal should be the fun part, […]

How to Celebrate from A Distance

As many of us know, more and more jobs and teams have been making the switch over to […]

Four Ways to Celebrate a Major Transaction

When deciding how you want to celebrate, your mind can go a number of ways. While […]

3D Laser Etching: our New 3d Printed Deal Toy Technology

There are many ways of creating deal toys with 3D detail. You can physically get […]

10 Unusual Holiday Destinations to Get Away from Banking

Whether you’re making last minute plans for New Year’s Eve or need some […]

How to Plan a Great Closing Dinner

What better way to celebrate your closing than getting everyone together for […]

Top 10 Most Extravagant Deal Toy Designs

Votes were tallied, verdict was reached – we’ve selected the top 10 most […]

5 Key Points to Consider when Choosing a Deal Toy Vendor

Beyond a simple thank you, deal toys remain a powerful tool for recognizing your […]