Unsurprisingly, a major theme of the Fifth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference was the prospect for the euro. While speakers put forward different arguments, ultimately it seems the resolution must come from choices made about the political economy. Read More
Scorpio Partners founder Sebastian Dovey believes the growth of private wealth business calls for a change in the traditional relationship model and that private bankers need to ask themselves, “How good is my digital strategy?” Read More
Economist Anatole Kaletsky downplays the real economic importance of Europe to the global economy and believes there is a chance that Germany might even leave the eurozone to ensure the euro’s survival as a currency. Read More
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Joachim Klement, chief investment officer at Wellershoff & Partners Ltd., believes individual experiences affect risk preferences and argues that investors need to recognise and account for this in portfolio management. Read More
Jan Straatman, global CIO of Lombard Odier, believes that risk management at the portfolio level has been negligent, and a different approach with a new sense of urgency is needed to build more effective solutions. Read More
The founder and executive chairman of the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) believes perceived risks of investing in Africa are higher than the actual risks and that attractive investment opportunities can arise from the ‘negatives’ associated with Africa. Read More
Felix Zulauf, president of Zulauf Asset Management AG, highlighted slowing growth in China and believes the eurozone is on track to be the shortest currency union in history. Read More
Tomáš Sedláček, chief macroeconomic strategist at CSOB Bank, believes that our problem is not lack of growth but too much of it. He stated, “It is like owning a car that explodes when it stops.” Read More
Professor Ghemawat of IESE Business School argues that most people overestimate the impact of globalisation, which he calls "globaloney". Read More
Saker Nusseibeh questions the basics of today’s investment practice and draws parallels with medieval alchemists who sought to create wealth from nothing. Read More
Nobel laureate Robert C. Merton challenged traditional models used by investors to measure sovereign and financial system credit risk and instead proposes an alternative framework. Read More
Social media highlights from the flagship event in Europe for CFA Institute, convened 18–19 October 2012 in Prague, Czech Republic. Read More
18–19 October 2012
Prague Marriott Hotel
Prague, Czech Republic
Hosted with the Czech CFA Society
As debate intensifies over the future of Europe’s economy, it is essential that investment professionals discuss solutions to the challenges facing the market.
The CFA Institute flagship regional event, the European Investment Conference, brings together noted researchers, speakers, writers, investment professionals, academics, and experts to examine these important issues. The European Investment Conference is the must-attend event for senior investment professionals wanting to be up to speed with the latest industry developments.
The focus of the European Investment Conference will be on practical solutions to European and global investment challenges. ‘Navigating Uncertainty: Looking Beyond the Horizon’ summarises the theme of the conference sessions, which will explore the opportunities that lie ahead for investors, as well as the hurdles to be avoided.
As solutions to the economic crisis are considered, debate is inevitable, and this will be a feature of the conference programme. One example will be the ‘Future of the Euro’ session, where Catherine Lubochinsky will defend the Euro in opposition to eurosceptic Markus Kerber.
In partnership with a compelling and informative programme, the European Investment Conference also provides delegates with the time to network with industry colleagues. It is an ideal opportunity to share best practice, as well as voice concerns and hear from different perspectives.
Nkosana Moyo is founder and executive chairman at the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS). Previously, he served … Read More
Joachim Klement, CFA, is chief investment officer for Wellershoff & Partners Ltd., where he develops asset allocation strategies … Read More
Social media highlights from the flagship event in Europe for CFA Institute, convened 18–19 October 2012 in Prague, Czech Republic. Read More
Tomáš Sedláček, chief macroeconomic strategist at CSOB Bank, believes that our problem is not lack of growth but too much of it. He stated, “It is like owning a car that explodes when it stops.” Read More
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