WIN’s happy hours are back! We will be hosting our second in-person get-together on Thursday, October 20th, from 6 to 8 pm at The Daily Grill near DuPont Circle, 1200 18th Street NW (corner of 18th Street and M Street). Make a quick left when you walk in, and we will be by the windows in…
What determines whether active or passive investing will be more effective? Is it correlations of stocks within the S&P500? Is it an upward vs downward market? Is it the sub asset class you are investing in? Is it the number of CFA charter holders in existence? On Thursday October 6th we will investigate the implications…
WIN’s happy hours are back! We will be hosting our first in-person get together on Friday, September 30th from 6 to 8pm at The Daily Grill near DuPont Circle, 1200 18th Street NW (corner of 18th Street and M Street). Make a quick left when you walk in, and we will be by the windows in front of the bar. The event…
Python is a high-level, object-oriented programming language that is used in a variety of projects ranging from data science and machine learning to backend web development. In fact, it is one of the most in-demand programming languages today. Learning Python is a great entry point into the technical world as the syntax is much easier to…
CFAW’s Annual Golf Tournament returns in 2022. Back and better than ever, this 18-hole four-person scramble at Stonewall Golf Club offers an enjoyable afternoon of fun and networking. Join the local investment community for this popular event. This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for all year! Stonewall Golf Club features one of the…
This workshop is for any member of the CFADC or finance community (chartered or not) who is interested in developing their skills as a writer. The inaugural meeting is set for Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 6 p.m. Workshop Details Meet in-person (roughly every 3-6 months). Workshop format: Ahead of each meeting, each group member shares a short (<500 words) piece or excerpt from…
Our next selection is America’s Bank: The Epic Struggle to Create the Federal Reserve by Roger Lowenstein. According to the publisher, “Readers of this gripping historical narrative will wonder whether they’re reading about one hundred years ago or the still-seething conflicts that mark our discussions of banking and politics today.” And with America’s current…
Overview: Strong data culture is a sine qua non for effective organizations in the digital age, and proprietary data insights are increasingly becoming the most important asset such organizations can accrue. Additionally, firms that are invested in crafting a compelling, authentic narrative from their data are uniquely positioned to establish enduring brands, often thriving in…
Whether you are talking to one person or a group of people, public speaking is the way that a business can reach potential customers on a personal level. Being able to comfortably speak in public is a key skill that people in the business world should possess. This is first in a series of webinars…
The urgency to act on climate change is real and widely recognized. Governments, investors, and companies are pursuing “Net Zero” strategies, scrutinized through mandatory disclosure. Yet there remains a significant policy and technological uncertainty. Among the huge variety of technologies, business strategies, and public policies to support decarbonization, which will prevail and make a real…
We are in a world that's changing rapidly. New technologies and processes are disrupting all aspects of society, and will continue to have profound effects on the careers and peace of mind of those who have come to depend on outdated paradigms. As the pressure builds for us to remain ahead of each new wave,…
It’s summertime! Come out and join CFAW friends over happy hour for hosted appetizers and drinks (cash bar) as we come together to network at AKB Bar located in the Archer Hotel in Tysons. This location was so well liked from those that attended our January HH that we’re going back! The Archer Hotel is…
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