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.

Speaker Confirmed: Nader Mousavizadeh

Nader Mousavizadeh is CEO of Oxford Analytica, a global analysis and strategic advisory firm, and a consulting senior fellow at the International Institute of Strategic Studies. During his career, he has cultivated a global perspective and served at the United … Read More

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Speakers in the News: Stephen Cecchetti

Stephen G. Cecchetti, head of the monetary and economic Department at the Bank for International Settlements and speaker at the upcoming Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference, recently presented a research paper at the U.S. Federal Reserve symposium in … Read More

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Speakers on the Web: Andrew Balls

Andrew Balls, managing director at PIMCO’s London office and speaker at the Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference in Paris this November, is one of the experts regularly providing insights into market conditions through PIMCO’s website. In his most … Read More

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Speakers in the News: Richard Koo

Richard Koo, chief economist of Nomura Research Institute and presenter at the upcoming Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference, made headlines recently with his claim that “ratings agencies may destroy the global economy.” In Nomura’s latest research note, Mr. … Read More

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Speaker Confirmed: Christian de Boissieu

Professor Christian de Boissieu is chairman of the French Council of Economic Analysis and director of the master’s degree in banking and finance program at the Pantheon-Sorbonne University in Paris. During his career he has also advised the World Bank, European … Read More

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Speaker Confirmed: Wolfgang Münchau

Wolfgang Münchau is associate editor and European economic columnist for the Financial Times, and he has recently made headlines for being one of the most vocal critics of the steps taken by the European Council to address the eurozone debt … Read More

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Speakers in the News: Simon Johnson on “Too Big to Fail”

Simon Johnson — MIT professor, former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, and presenter at the upcoming Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference — was interviewed by Zero Hedge recently to talk about financial institutions that are “too big to … Read More

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Speakers in the News: De Vijlder Questions Indian Growth Forecast

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 spoke with The Economic Times to discuss Indian market outlooks. In the interview, he … Read More

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Schedule Update: New Sessions Announced

New session details have been added to the schedule page for the Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference, providing more details on the times and topics for presentations at the event. The conference will include plenary and concurrent sessions … Read More

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Speaker Confirmed: Roger Bootle

Roger Bootle is a leading economist and author who is an economic adviser to Deloitte and a specialist adviser to the U.K. House of Commons Treasury Committee. He will be speaking at the Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference … Read More

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