The following is an interview with Edwin Lim, co-author of The Ultimate Banker.  Edwin has more than 23 years of banking experience and held COO appointments in many banks. Now, he wants to teach you how to have a successful career in the bank.

What prompted you to write the book?

I decided to write this book 3 years ago because I felt frustrated that most of the books out there were mainly marketing the authors themselves or by people who had not made it and provided misleading information of what it is really like. I believe that for those who have reached the top of their careers will be able to identify with the fact that it’s never easy when we take the first steps in the corporate world. For me extending a helping hand for those who want and are ready to help themselves is extremely fulfilling and ...