Events for Wednesday, June 11 - Sunday, June 1

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How Financial Compliance is Transforming the Diamond Industry, brought to you by De Beers

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

At this briefing, De Beers, the world’s leading diamond miner, and a business with expertise across the entire diamond value chain, will give a unique insight into the forces that are shaping the modern diamond industry, including the once-in-a-lifetime prospects for demand growth that are now emerging in China and India. The briefing’s focus with be squarely on the extraordinary businesses that operate in the industry’s midstream, and the financial and ethical compliance programmes that have now opened the door for them to a much wider world of financial opportunity. The picture that emerges is of a dynamic and modern industry on the cusp on a sparkling future, which it is facing with renewed confidence.

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3rd Annual Real Estate Outlook Event

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

The Alternative Investment Group’s 3rd Annual Real Estate Outlook conference brings together leading industry practitioners to discuss real estate investment opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. The evening kicks off with a broad view of real estate market trends from a leading real estate economist. The panel then follows with actionable ideas from allocators and investors in public and private markets pursuing debt and equity strategies.

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Alternative Investments

Midyear Market Outlook Roundtable

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

This event is a chance to hear a panel of distinguished Strategist discuss and debate their outlooks for the markets. In addition, this mid-year event can also serve as chance to reflect on first half of the year and what it means for the future—looking at the new administration, the Federal Reserve interest rate moves and market valuations. A variety of market forecast or outlooks makes this event different for the usual sell-side forecast as there will discussion and debate for CFANY member to evaluate. This event is a chance to hear buyside strategists, and portfolio managers talk markets and share their opinions. Their outlooks will look at the current issues investor should be considering in forming their views about where to place capital and how to put it to work.

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Institutional Asset Management

High Yield Bond Master Class & 27th Annual High Yield Bond Conference

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

This program focuses on the basic building blocks of high yield investment. Leading practitioners will describe state-of-the-art practice in high yield credit analysis and portfolio management techniques. Another focus will be high yield’s distinctive market structure and trading environment. The Master Class will benefit existing and aspiring high yield practitioners, providers of services to high yield managers, and institutional asset allocators and investment advisors who seek to understand the role that high yield bonds can play in their portfolios.

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Portfolio & Risk Management, Seminar

Evolution of Finance

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

The financial services industry is in the midst of rapid change. Disruptive business models, regulatory pressures, increasing disintermediation, and shifting customer preferences are rapidly changing the ways in which financial services are structured, delivered and consumed. The Young Leaders Group has assembled a panel of 5 high impact finance professionals who have the pedigree and background to discuss the evolution / future state of the industry.

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Young Leaders

Veteran Transition Boot Camp ­— Spring 2017

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

Finance 101: Fundamentals of finance for the transitioning vet. Will begin classes with what career specialization is relevant to each topic taught. Close with how to become more educated, i.e. MBA vs. CFA.

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Veterans

The Cyber Security Threat and How Money Managers Can Protect Themselves

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

This event will explore a critical issue facing money managers–cyber security–and what they can do to protect themselves. Managers need to understand the broad range of threats as they are only as good as the weakest link in the financial ecosystem. The discussion will be led by subject matter experts from the FBI, DTCC, technology firms, compliance specialists and money managers.

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Business Management

Part II: Veteran Transition Boot Camp ­— Spring 2017

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

Finding the Right Fit and Managing Expectations: Learn what career options exist within the finance industry and how to decide what path is best to pursue based on skills and career objectives.

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Veterans

CFA Society New York Book Club: “The Frackers” by Gregory Zuckerman

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

How did we go from concerns around peak oil to a supply driven drop in O&G prices? What is horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing? How has the US become a major player in O&G potentially causing Saudi Arabia and Russia to cut production to keep prices elevated? Learn about the U.S. energy revolution and how 21st century wildcatters of America’s energy renaissance leveraged technology and managed risk to produce a stunning energy boom in the United States. This powerful book details how the U.S. private sector operates and the risks/rewards associated with the volatile energy sector. We look forward to seeing you at the June event to discuss this and other questions in more detail.

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Membership Committee

CFA Society New York 2017 Summer Social

Ascent Lounge 10 Columbus Circle, 4th FL, New York City, United States

Join fellow members, CFA charterholders and industry leaders to celebrate CFA Society New York’s 80th year as the leading forum for the investment management community. Gather with us to network with colleagues, meet new friends and chart a course for new accomplishments.

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$15

PE Emerging Managers Case Studies—The Allocators Respond

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

Take part in an insider’s case-study discussion with allocators and gatekeepers to learn how private equity managers are evaluated. Using hypothetical, but realistic, case studies (handed out prior to the event) our moderator will pose questions to solicit candid feedback from the panel.

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Alternative Investments
$30

Find Your CFA Society New York Niche: Interest Group Meet & Greet

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

Join us for this complimentary member event, where CFA Society New York will facilitate introductions with members of common interests. Learn just how vital Volunteer Groups are to the CFA NY community, as well as the mutually-beneficial extent to which your involvement can benefit—both—your professional career, and the Society as a whole.

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Free for Members, Interest Group, Interest Group Meetings, Membership Committee, Networking Event
Free