Do only bad people make ethically questionable decisions? In today’s fast paced and high-pressure world, busy finance and investment professionals often face ethical dilemmas where they must choose between competing and equally compelling options. Through the use of real-life examples, we will identify the internal and external forces that can lead any conscientious professional to…
Practical Applications of AI and Machine Learning in Investment Management More than a third of CFA Charterholders surveyed believe their role will be substantially different in five to ten years, disrupted by new analytical methods, including AI and machine learning. Are you taking action? In this session, expert practitioners will cover the application of AI/ML in…
Upcoming Candidate Conversations Webinar: Fast Track through the CFA Program Changes to the eligibility requirements for sitting for CFA® exams mean candidates now have additional options to plan their journey through the CFA Program. Join a discussion hosted by Rob Langrick, CFA, General Manager of the CFA Program, for our latest Candidate Conversations webinar with candidates…
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…
Join Us For Wine & Networking We invite you to put down your research, news and CFA curriculum for an evening of networking, laughs, learning and great wine! Featured this evening will be Wines of Austria. We hope to transport you out of hot Northern Virginia and into the cool mountains of Central Europe for…
Join Us at Bar Deco for Happy Hour & Networking A Member-Organized Event! We invite you to come and join CFAW friends over happy hour as we network at Bar Deco in downtown DC’s Chinatown area. We have a “landing space” set aside for the Society on the third floor where attendees can order appetizers…
Overview The amount of data available to organizations and individuals is unprecedented. Financial services sectors, including securities & investment services and banking, have the most digital data stored per firm on average. As a result, financial companies have been on an innovation and technology push to create new, disruptive technologies that can maximize use of…
Overview ALTSDC is an education-focused alternative investment event designed to bring the investor community together for a full day of dialogue and discussion on the most relevant topics facing investors and managers today. ALTSDC is developed and led by the CFA Society Washington, DC and CAIA Association. It is a hot spot for those seeking…
2023 CFAW Golf Tournament CFAW’s Annual Golf Tournament returns in 2023. 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! By popular demand,…
Overview 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…
We are excited to share that CFA Washington members are eligible to receive $300 off tuition for the Wharton & Wall Street Prep Private Equity Certificate 8-Week Online Program. (Use code CFAWASH at checkout) The Private Equity Certificate Program is a self-paced rigorous online program for professionals pursuing careers in private markets. Taught jointly by…
Virtual Event: "Echo Chambers: How They Hurt Returns, and the Benefits of Diverse Perspectives in Research" August 23, 2023 | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Actively seeking diverse viewpoints may improve returns when investing in stocks. Investing according to an “echo chamber” that reproduces and reinforces prior opinions, however, can severely drag on performance. New research by…
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