CFA Institute Take 15 Podcast Series (Audio only version) show

CFA Institute Take 15 Podcast Series (Audio only version)

Summary: CFA Institute Take 15 Series: 10-15 minute interviews with leading practitioners on timely topics in market and credit risk as well as ethics. CFA Institute is a global membership organization that awards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. CFA Institute leads the investment industry by setting the highest standards of ethics and professional excellence and vigorously advocating fair and transparent capital markets.

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 The Global Impact of the U.S. Shale Energy Boom | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:06:09

Robert Johnston addresses the prospects for the U.S. becoming a natural gas superpower, and the global geopolitical and investment implications of the U.S. shale energy boom.

 QFII, RQFII and the IPO Pipeline: A New Era for China A-Shares? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:58

Mr. Anthony Yau, who has been managing portfolios in the A-shares market for several years at State Street Global Advisors as senior portfolio manager and head of Asia emerging markets, discusses the issues and outlook of the domestic equity market in China.

 Modern Portfolio Theory and Behavioral Finance: The Mathematics of Turbulence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:15

Kent Osband offers that the mathematics of turbulence provides a mathematical framework for bridging modern portfolio theory’s rationalism with behavioral finance’s irrationalism.

 An Update on the Banking Industry with Michael L. Mayo, CFA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:06:16

Michael L. Mayo, CFA, discusses the state of corporate governance, whether he expects to see more shareholder activism, and how breaking up the mega-banks would unlock value for shareholders.

 Equity Market Outlook with Strategas’ Jason Trennert | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:10:25

Jason Trennert of Strategas offers his sometimes contrarian outlook for equity markets while sharing insights on the European currency crisis and the prospects for inflation.

 Bank Credit Quality after the Great Recession: An Interview with an Insider’s Outsider | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:49

Kamal Mustafa discusses how best to examine and understand bank credit quality.

 Dodd Frank Act: A New Paradigm for Family Offices | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:08:55

David Guin, a partner at Withers Bergman LLP, discusses the implications of the SEC’s new definition of family offices and explains what a good compliance policy should look like.

 Economics of the Arab Spring: Is Regional Integration MENA’s Best Option? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:11

Dr. Adeel Malik explains why he thinks regional economic integration and a strong private sector are essential to address the economic challenges, such as youth unemployment, facing the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

 The Future of the MBA: Financial Professionals in a Changing World | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:09:37

Robert F. Bruner, Dean of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, discusses the evolution of the MBA program.

 The Church of England as an Institutional Investor | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:16:18

Edward Mason shares his views on how the Church of England reflects its moral values in its investments as an institutional investor.

 The Importance of Financial Crises: Past and Present | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:29

Robert F. Bruner discusses the importance of financial crises. He focuses on the importance of studying past crises in order to better understand and mitigate future crises.

 Understanding India's Economy and Capital Markets: Past, Present, and Future | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:57

Satyajit Das, former banker and author of Traders, Guns, and Money, and Extreme Money, discusses and assesses India's recent reform efforts.

 Making the Case for Equities | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:09:25

Jeremy J. Siegel asserts that historical asset class returns, the prospect for continued strength in corporate earnings, and current valuation levels all support the case for investment in equities.

 Insights from an Indexing Pioneer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:09:38

Gus Sauter reflects on the merits of passive and active investing, while sharing his thoughts on financial industry innovation.

 The Future of the Wealth Management Industry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:09:56

Sebastian Dovey explains the importance of a deeper understanding of the client, the implications of the digital revolution, the cross-cultural influences on client profile, and how these dynamics will shape the future of the wealth management industry.

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