Evan Jones, CFA, Head of Direct Investments of DUMAC (Duke University’s endowment) will be interviewed by Daniel Fridson, McCarvill Capital Partners.
Discussion on how “gaming” investment performance results has been used in the past to have performance appear better than it is, how it can be detected and how the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) plays a role in mitigating “gaming.”
GPS seeks to educate on global policy matters. The financial consequences of the Great Recession led to historic changes in monetary policy, marked by a substantial advancement in the regulation of banks and financial markets overall. The impact of legislation produced in response to the financial stresses brought on by COVID-19 is likely to be even more impactful.
Frequent CFA Society New York volunteer and Founder of Manager Analysis Services, Chris Cutler, CFA will interview Chris Philips, CFA, Principal and Head of Vanguard Institutional Advisory Services. With over two decades of experience providing ongoing investment management services and strategic recommendations for a range of clients, Chris Philips, CFA will share his perspective on manager search and selection for non-profits is changing and how their asset allocation is responding to the risks in the market.
This insightful half-day format will touch on a range of topics affecting asset owner strategies today, including the risks and opportunities of a post COVID-19 environment. Attendees will discuss macroeconomic risks, global infrastructure, and learn about recent economic and regulatory developments that will impact investments.
As a disruptive fintech player that has attracted an outsized amount of attention from mainstream financial media, Robinhood is sparking a retail renaissance: 25% of all trades now originate from retail investors. During the early days of the pandemic in 2020, the company raised $1.25 billion and was valued at nearly $11 billion; in February 2021, it raised another $3.4 billion. Join the Fintech Thought Leadership Group of CFA Society New York for this timely event to discuss the business model of firms like Robinhood.
LIBOR has played a pivotal benchmarking role in global financial markets for 35 years, but as this role winds down and firms transition to using SOFR and other reference rates, millions of contracts worth hundreds of trillions of dollars must be retooled. Join us as we invite leaders from across the industry to share their expertise during this transition period. In three sessions, speakers will address implications for capital markets and asset management, share their observations on the current process, and envision actionable strategies for firms to navigate complex legal, methodological, and regulatory considerations.
What does an increased focus on ESG investing mean for real-world initiatives, especially those already focused on infrastructure and energy investments? Our Young Leaders Group seeks to address this question and other related topics from a Brazilian perspective during this upcoming hour-long discussion.
The pace of change caused by the recent markets, extraordinary central bank actions, excessively low interest rates and other risks make change the only constant in the recent investment arenas. Hear from the CIO of one of the US’ largest insurance carriers about how she’s managing those changes.
CFA Society New York’s Fintech Thought Leadership Group is delighted to host our first annual Fintech Week focused on the impact of innovation and technology on investment practitioners. The goal of CFANY Fintech Week is to empower CFA charterholders and members to stay competitive and continue to lead as innovation transforms our industry.
What best practices should financial firms employ to maintain a secure remote working environment? The 2021 Cybersecurity Forum will address this question and more.
The Young Leaders Group Career Advancement series offers members an exclusive opportunity to learn from and engage with leading firms across the global financial services industry as they look to strengthen their workforces. Join us on Monday, April 19th at 12pm for our latest program in our Career Fair Series with Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS).
Do those quarterly reports look just too good to be true? Sometimes, larger-than-life updates can seem like a great opportunity … until reality sets in. Join CFA Society New York’s Financial Reporting and Analysis interest group for a complete crash course in spotting weak and deteriorating companies that may be using a variety of accounting gimmicks or other inventive tactics to hide their problems from investors.
Are you a CFA Society New York member who wants to get more involved, but you do not know how? Or someone interested in the joining the Society, but are not sure what the Society has to offer? If so, join us for this series of complimentary events to interact with and learn more about CFA Society New York’s 18 member-driven Leadership Groups!
Tune in to explore the ramifications of changing policy benchmarks in a post-COVID world. This event will feature a wide-ranging discussion on several topics, including the impact of continued negative rates in a rising yield environment, as well as a look at international economic priorities during the ongoing recovery period and a handful of important secondary effects.
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