After two years of negotiations among the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the European Union (composed of representatives of the 27 EU member states) as well as intense industry lobbying, the much-debated Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) was … Read more
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On 20 September, CFA Institute conducted a webcast on “The Current State of Accounting and Reporting for Financial Instruments.” Aimed at providing an investor-focused overview of FASB and IASB projects on financial instrument accounting, the discussion comes at a time … Read more
Leave a CommentAccepted investment wisdom holds that past performance is no guarantee of future results. However, our commitments to serve the global community of financial professionals and develop stewards of the world’s investment markets mean that our 65th CFA Institute Annual Conference … Read more
Leave a CommentRegistration is now open for our 65th CFA Institute Annual Conference! Our annual conference is one of the investment industry’s largest and longest-running educational gatherings of investment professionals, offering you a chance to explore new ideas and research on a full … Read more
Leave a CommentThere is usually much hue and cry from all factions whenever short selling is banned. The proponents argue that the ban is useful in restoring order in chaotic markets; the opponents point to the pricing inefficiency such bans introduce by … Read more
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As Albert Einstein famously said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” This quote comes to mind in the wake of the drama that has unfolded at UBS, where 31-year-old trader Kweku Adoboli … Read more
Leave a CommentAmidst heightened market uncertainty, Kevin Gardiner of Barclays Wealth will provide insights on asset allocation for private clients. Read more
Leave a CommentIf you register by this Friday, 30 September, you can still save €150 on tickets for the Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference in Paris! CFA Institute members and candidates already receive a €200 discount from the listed rate of … Read more
Leave a CommentNews of the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in so-called “dim sum” bonds (yuan-denominated bonds that are issued and traded outside of mainland China) marks an important step in the evolution of China’s fixed-income markets. Though still a … Read more
Leave a CommentIf the 2003 analyst independence legal settlement wasn’t deterrent enough, FINRA recently issued a regulatory notice reminding firms to maintain a firewall between research and investment banking. More warning than guidance, Regulatory Notice 11-41, released by FINRA on 14 September, cautions … Read more
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