• Intro to Data Science for Business and Finance (Advanced Python)

    Virtual

    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…

  • Intro to Python for Business and Finance

    Virtual

    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…

  • Echo Chambers: How They Hurt Returns, and the Benefits of Diverse Perspectives in Research

    Virtual

    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…

  • Wharton & Wall Street Prep Private Equity Certificate 8-Week Online Program

    Virtual

    We are excited to share that CFA Washington members are eligible to receive $300 off tuition for the Private Equity Certificate Program from Wharton Online and Wall Street Prep.   The Private Equity Certificate Program is a self-paced rigorous online program for professionals pursuing careers in private markets. PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Registration Deadline: April…

  • Is ESG Investing a Violation of Fiduciary Duty?

    Virtual

    ESG investing has garnered strong support from prominent figures like CEO Larry Fink making it the industry norm. But can an asset manager uphold their fiduciary duty to maximize the value of their client's investment while advancing social and political objectives? State officials across America don’t think so, taking public stands against ESG investing in an attempt…

  • Risks, Opportunities, and the Need for Agility: 2023 Asset Allocation Outlook

    Virtual

    Sébastien Page, CFA, Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price, will share key insights into navigating the coming year in the current macro environment. He will cover current multi-asset class positioning, historical context, and what could be important inflection points in the current regime that investors should pay attention to…