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What’s Next for China and India?

In a panel discussion at the European Investment Conference, Russell Napier, an independent strategist and co-founder of ERIC, contended that investors should be more optimistic about India than China. Read More

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Day 2 Recap from the European Investment Conference

Kate Lander, CFA, head of education at CFA Institute, shares her highlights from Day 2 of the European Investment Conference. Read More

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Cheap and Easy Money Poses Financial Stability Risks

Speaking at the European Investment Conference, Paul Mills of the International Monetary Fund said accommodative monetary policy has led to rising asset prices and tighter spreads across fixed income securities. Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Hideous Opportunity Sets and Foie Gras Markets: Observations from James Montier

James Montier combines vivid imagery with blunt commentary on investor behavior, and the markets have given him a lot to talk about. Read More

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Video: Why Delegates Attend the European Investment Conference

Hear delegates sharing their perspective, explaining what draws them to the European Investment Conference. Read More

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