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…
The level of fear and uncertainty in the future direction of the equity markets has never been greater and together with low interest rates, there is heavy discussion amongst organizations on how to achieve the best risk/reward returns over the next 5 to 30 years. Join CFAW's panel of Chief Investment Officers on November 18…
Join Level 2 CFA Program candidates for a member-organized CFA Exam Study Group! Esref, the study group coordinator, has prepared a few slides to review & virtually discuss the Level 2 reading material below. Study Group Topic: Reading 16 – Analysis of Financial Institutions RSVP to Esref Mehmet Goksu & attend via Google Meet!
Join Level 2 CFA Program candidates for a member-organized CFA Exam Study Group! Esref, the study group coordinator, has prepared a few slides to review & virtually discuss the Level 2 reading material below. Study Group Topic: Reading 15 – Multinational Operations RSVP to Esref Mehmet Goksu & attend via Google Meet!
Join Level 2 CFA Program candidates for a member-organized CFA Exam Study Group! Esref, the study group coordinator, has prepared a few slides to review & virtually discuss the Level 2 reading material below. Study Group Topic: Reading 14 - Employee Compensation: Post- Employment and Share-Based RSVP to Esref Mehmet Goksu & attend via Google Meet!
October’s book club selection is The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution by Gregory Zuckerman. From the publisher: “Drawing on unprecedented access to Simons and dozens of current and former employees, Zuckerman tells the gripping story of how a world-class mathematician and former code breaker mastered the market. Simons…
The PE Masterclass: Crushing the paper LBO is just the beginning... Led by former private equity professional with applied expertise in LBO modeling methodologies, this seminar begins with a deep dive into the Private Equity deal process and the day-to-day responsibilities of a PE professional. The boot camp then turns to modeling, where participants will…
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