Monthly Archives: October 2011

Five Geopolitical Tipping Points from the CEO of Oxford Analytica

Nader Mousavizadeh on the rise of the BRICs, the risks of America’s “empire mindset,” and the dated power structures of the mid-20th century. Read More

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Three Perspectives on Crisis Economics

A trio of accomplished monetary and fiscal policy experts will provide fresh insights on economic crisis management in Paris Read More

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Europe’s Plan for Saving the Euro

An overview of the major provisions of the 27 October agreement, from the Greek haircut, to bank recapitalizations, to the creation of a €1 trillion firewall. Read More

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MiFID II Changes to Be Announced: Responding to Regulation

As the European Commission readies its proposal for reforming the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (also known as “MiFID II”), financial professionals are left waiting to see how the new regulations will change the way that they do business. The … Read More

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On Greece and Governments: Roger Bootle and Robert Jenkins

Governments have been “blithely insouciant towards the dangers posed by huge levels of public sector debt.” Read More

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Speakers in the News: William De Vijlder forecasts “Perfect Storm” with past CFA speakers

William De Vijlder, chief investment officer of strategy & partners at BNP Paribas and presenter at the upcoming Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference, recently made headlines with a group of chief investment officers called the “300 Club.” The … Read More

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