Author Archives: Peter M.J. Gross

Peter M.J. Gross was an online content specialist for CFA Institute, where he managed blogs for the CFA Institute Annual Conference, European Investment Conference, and Middle East Investment Conference. Previously, he worked at Hampton Roads Publishing Company and at MFS Investment Management. Mr. Gross' articles have been published by Enterprising Investor, City A.M., Seeking Alpha, and The Hook, and his work has been highlighted by Real Clear Markets. He holds a BA degree from Connecticut College.

Anatole Kaletsky Discusses the Economic Crisis in Europe

Economist Anatole Kaletsky thinks Europe has been paralyzed by “profound misunderstandings of economics and finance.” Kaletsky will be speaking at the Fifth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference. Read More

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Tomáš Sedláček on Using Economics to Minimize Debt

Economist and author Tomáš Sedláček, who will be speaking at the Fifth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference, feels that the goal of economic policy should be to minimize debt. Read More

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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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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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Is There Life After Debt?

Amidst heightened market uncertainty, Kevin Gardiner of Barclays Wealth will provide insights on asset allocation for private clients. Read More

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Time Is Running out for the Early Registration Discount

If you register by this Friday, 30 September, you can still save €150 on tickets for the Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference in Paris! CFA Institute members and candidates already receive a €200 discount from the listed rate of … Read More

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Speakers in the News: Roger Bootle

Roger Bootle, managing director of Capital Economics and speaker at the Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference, has called for a division of the euro in his latest column for The Telegraph. As discussion swirls around whether or not … Read More

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Speakers in the News: Charles Dumas

Charles Dumas, chairman of Lombard Street Research and presenter at the Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference, recently spoke with Bloomberg’s Tom Keene on Bloomberg Radio’s “Bloomberg Surveillance.” During the interview, he discussed a number of topics including economic … Read More

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