Economics vs Economics & Management at King’s for Investment Banking

Hi everyone,
I’m a Year 13 student from Yorkshire, and I’m planning to apply to King’s College London. I’ve always dreamed of studying there and pursuing a career in investment banking or working at top financial firms in London. However, I’m stuck between two courses: Economics and Economics & Management.
I’ve heard that the placement year offered by Economics & Management is invaluable—not just for gaining real-world experience but also for significantly improving your chances of getting a job after graduation. On the other hand, Economics is a pure subject that focuses on analytical and quantitative skills, which I imagine would be very appealing to employers in high finance. I’ve also come across some opinions that a management component might not be seen as particularly beneficial when applying for roles in investment banking, and I’m worried that Economics & Management could be viewed less favorably by employers compared to a straight Economics degree.
Since King’s is considered a semi-target university for finance careers, I feel this decision could have a big impact on my prospects. Does anyone know which of these courses is more highly regarded by top finance employers, particularly in investment banking? Or does anyone have insights into how these courses translate into job opportunities in high finance?
Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Mohsin

Worth noting that placement years aren't particularly useful for getting into investment banking specifically - most successful applicants get in via the spring week, summer internship, grad offer route.
Moreover, it's very rare to find an actual investment banking department placement year. But there are some placement year opportunities at investment banks, just not usually in the investment banking departments.