February’s selection is Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire by Rebecca Henderson. From the publisher: “A renowned Harvard professor debunks prevailing orthodoxy with a new intellectual foundation and a practical pathway forward for a system that has lost its moral and ethical foundation. Free market capitalism is one of humanity’s greatest inventions and the…
These are indeed interesting times – two years of a global pandemic, unprecedented monetary and fiscal response, uncertainty over rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, shortage of workers, and potential tax increases in the U.S. Join CFAW to explore what economic trends might be in store for the US and global economies in 2022 as we…
Celebrate the New Year with CFAW over happy hour! We’ll enjoy hosted appetizers and drinks (cash bar) near the fire as we come together to network at The Archer Hotel in Tysons. The Archer Hotel is a seven-story boutique hotel that blends historic urban architecture with modern flair in Scotts Run South — an up-and-coming, walkable…
The Women's Investment Network (WIN) invites you to our monthly virtual event on January 25, 2021, from 5 to 6 pm ET. Our featured speaker is Ms. Barbara G. Novick. Ms. Novick was a co-founder of BlackRock; Ms. Novick transitioned from Vice Chairman to Senior Advisor as of February 2021. From the inception of BlackRock…
This is a casual, member-organized happy hour for people to get together to discuss topics related to investing. Please RSVP via email to Brendan Hughes (Hughes2525@gmail.com) and Zach Weiss (zachweiss45@gmail.com) and plan to meet at World of Beer in Bethesda.
The holiday season is upon us! We can't think of any better way to celebrate the end of 2021 than to gather with our peers across the Society and stunning views of Washington, DC. Please join us on December 16 from 6 - 8 PM ET for a fun and festive celebration at Convene in…
The Women's Investment Network (WIN) invites you to our monthly virtual event on December 13, 2021, from 5 to 6 pm ET. Our featured speaker is Ms. Barbara Ann Bernard, Founder and CIO at Wincrest Capital. She will discuss her views regarding decarbonization and inflation, and her strategies positioning for these investing themes. She will…
Fifty years after the birth of the index fund, passive investing now accounts for more than $20 trillion, equal to the entire gross domestic product of the US, and is today a force reshaping markets, finance and even capitalism itself in myriad subtle but pivotal ways. Join Russ Wermers, Endowed Chair in Finance and Director…
Given the historically low interest rate environment ushered in by the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy response to the 2020 COVID-induced recession, investors are now looking at flat to negative real returns from an asset class that has been a backbone of portfolios for decades. Come listen to asset allocators discuss how they’re trying to solve…
December’s selection is The Fear Index by Robert Harris. From the publisher: “High-tech finance and sophisticated computer programming combine in this terrifying and fiendishly smart thriller.” This novel tells the story of a secretive researcher who uses artificial intelligence to predict movements in the financial markets with uncanny accuracy. Join your CFAW peers to discuss…
Each year, CFA Society of Washington DC (CFAW) celebrates the hard work, dedication, and professional commitment of those who have recently earned their CFA designation. As the local CFA society, we are extremely proud of the accomplishment new charterholders have made during such an unprecedented time! New charterholders are cordially invited to join us for…
The Women's Investment Network (WIN) invites you to a virtual member-organized event on November 18, 2021, from 6 to 7 PM ET. The featured speaker is Ms. Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar. She will delve into women's income and wealth versus men's, how/whether women invest differently than men, and…
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