Monthly Archives: October 2014
All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go: A Theory without a Purpose?
At the 2014 European Investment Conference, Jerome Booth, head at New Sparta Limited, argued that 80% of financial theory is not fit for purpose. Read More
Day 1 Recap from the European Investment Conference
Kate Lander, CFA, CFA Institute head of education for EMEA, highlights key takeaways from the first day of the 2014 European Investment Conference outside the conference venue in London. Read More
Investment Industry Must Change Its Behaviors Quickly to Rebuild Trust
Elizabeth Corley, CEO of Allianz Global Investors, challenged the investment industry to act quickly to change its behaviours so as to be regarded as more trustworthy by its customers. Read More
Systemic Risk: Is the Investment Profession Part of the Problem or Solution?
Opening the 2014 European Investment Conference, Robert W. Jenkins, FSIP, Adjunct Professor of Finance at London Business School asks if the investment profession is a source of systemic risk. Read More
Video: Will Goodhart on the Issues Facing European Investment Professionals
In an interview at the kickoff of the CFA Institute European Investment Conference in London, Will Goodhart, Chief Executive, CFA Society UK, shares what we can expect to learn from the conference. Read More
Private Wealth Report Shows Surprising Results for Europe’s Investors
A recent report shows that the crisis in Europe has created opportunities for private wealth clients and the financial professionals who manage their assets. Read More
Fresh Perspectives for European Investors: Currency, Asset Allocation, and Risk Management
Selections from CFA Institute Conference Proceedings for investment professionals ready to challenge their investment processes, practices, and mindsets. Read More
Lord Adair Turner Cites Technology as a Driver of Inequality
The shift towards a high-tech, high-touch economy could strain real asset prices and threaten financial stability, according to Lord Adair Turner. Read More
