Come and join fellow CFAW members on Thursday, September 5th for a monthly discussion on various topics in finance, capital markets, and investing (pizza will be provided). Typically, there will be a topic and recommended reading prior to the gathering to facilitate discussion. The reading is not required, however, dissenting viewpoints on the topic are…
Although the blockchain is most commonly known as being the technology behind Bitcoin, blockchain’s reach and scope has much broader applications beyond just cryptocurrencies and speculative manias. Distributed ledger and blockchain based projects are quickly establishing themselves as preeminent forces in information technology. The ascent of the blockchain has the potential to be one of…
Course Goals and Overview: Take advantage of this rare opportunity to get live, in-person training from an expert and former chief architect, who helped develop many of the ETF analysis capabilities on the Bloomberg terminal. Learning Objectives: Accessing ETF Industry Flows across all asset classes Utilizing ETF Due Diligence tools Evaluating underlying ETF liquidity Building…
You're invited to the Women's Investment Network's (WIN) monthly meeting. This event that is hosted every third Tuesday of the month in DC, and is a great opportunity to meet and network with other women in the investment industry in a relaxed social setting.
Join us for this popular event to kick off CFA Society Washington, DC's new program year and find out what CFAW has planned for the 2019-20 Program Year. Catch up with old friends and make new ones while enjoying a cocktail reception at the National Press Club on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Nestled in the…
The catch all term “FinTech” has become synonymous with efficiency, enhancement and automation. However, sorting through the deluge of offerings out there can be time consuming and daunting. By studying the mistakes and successes of others we can make this process of “streamlining the chores” more effective and less expensive with the addition of powerful…
A recent CFA Institute report from May of 2019 titled the "Investment Professional of the Future" highlights that some of the largest trends impacting finance professionals going forward include machine learning, big data analytics, and the utilization of alternative data sources for portfolio construction and analysis. Furthermore, the report emphasizes the significance of the interaction…
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