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June 2020
Global Policymakers Series (GPS) Inaugural Summit 2020
This series of webinars will include speakers that are political figures in the US, primarily, and from other countries. Speakers will also be representatives from think tanks with valuable policy insights.
July 2020
What Can Stressed Public Funds Learn from this Asset Owner?
Jeff Houston of the UK’s LGPS will share his experience of living through a massive rebalancing.
William Magnuson on Blockchain Democracy: Technology, Law and the Rule of the Crowd
In Blockchain Democracy, William Magnuson explores the world of blockchain and bitcoin, from their origins in the online scribblings of a shadowy figure named Satoshi Nakamoto, to their furious rise and dramatic crash in the 2010s, to their ignominious connections to the dark web and online crime.
Young Leaders Group Career Fair: Advance Your Career With Columbia Threadneedle Investments
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
Financial Reporting and Analysis Group Meeting
The Financial Reporting and Analysis Thought Leadership Group follows issues and events affecting financial reporting, corporate disclosure, and accounting standards. Its primary mission is to keep CFANY members informed about these issues. The group also comments on proposed new financial reporting standards (before Regulators and Standard Setters).
Market Outlook with Special Focus on Commodities
The COVID-19-related market selloff and subsequent market rebound has caught many investors off guard. Market participants continue to assess its implications on the shape of the economic recovery and investment strategy implications as yields continue to be low and valuations elevated in certain asset classes. Please join us to learn more about outlook on global economy and its implications on markets and commodity prices.
Spotlight on Mexico’s Public and Private Markets
Hear insights into the local markets and macro factors affecting them from one of the country's largest asset owners.
Value Investing Group Meeting: Pandemics and Epidemics: Financial and Economic Effects
During the first seven weeks of 2020, despite ominous news from China, Italy and Iran about the spread of the COVID-19 virus, US stock indexes hit all-time highs. Then, in little more than a month, the market crashed. By March 23, the Dow Industrials dropped 37%; the S&P 500, 34%; and the NASDAQ Composite, 30%. It seemed the markets suddenly realized that the virus’s spread to the U.S. would cause widespread business shutdowns, school closings, and stay-at-home orders. A major recession, if not a depression, seemed imminent.
[CFA Society Chicago] Investment Trends Through a Diverse Lens
In this webinar session we will hear from a panel of leaders who will discuss the potential implications for each of us as we move beyond quarantine but still face health concerns and struggle with how to create a more equitable and inclusive environment for employees and clients.
Financial and Valuation Modeling Boot Camp – Wall Street Prep
Master financial and valuation modeling in this 3-day intensive virtual boot camp. Wall Street Prep's Financial and Valuation Modeling Boot Camp will teach you how to build models the way it's done on the job. This is the same intensive virtual training used to prepare incoming analysts at top financial institutions.
Mid-Year Outlook: Hedging Risks Not Returns in the Covid Era
The market and monetary policy response to COVID-19 is reshaping asset allocation strategy. Join us for an in-depth look at key challenges and opportunities for the remainder of 2020
Sustainable Investing Group Meeting
The Sustainable Investing Thought Leadership Group provides a forum to advance the dialogue around the role of sustainable investing (SI) in today’s markets. Programs focus on current SI issues, including those related to fiduciary responsibility and risk management. Members seek to identify the challenges and rewards of incorporating environmental, social, and governance factors in security analysis.
What’s Next for the Nordics?
Torbjörn Hamnmark, AP3, will share his view of the next allocation and manager selection changes for AP3.
[CFA Society Boston Webinar] Recent Market Tumult & The Prognosis For Value
Rob Arnott, founder and chairman of Research Affiliates, will offer his perspective on the impact of the COVIDbased economic shutdown and market tumult, and will explore implications for the value investor and for asset allocation. He will also provide some high-level takeaways from Research Affiliates' recent research on the future of value investing as well as the behavior of value over the last six recessions and recoveries. He will conclude with Q&A.
Institutional Asset Management Group Meeting
The Institutional Asset Management Group brings together professionals engaged in the management, oversight, and/or advisement of institutional investments. Its diverse member base includes investment consultants, plan sponsors, insurance professionals, risk managers, derivative product specialists, and portfolio managers and analysts in a wide variety of asset classes. The group nurtures a rich exchange of ideas and information by connecting professionals who are broadly in the same field, but would not otherwise collaborate and network with one another.