Research. Reviews. Ideas. Built for investment professionals.

Len Costa

Follow @lencosta3rd on Twitter

26 Posts

Biography

Len Costa was head of communications and content strategy at CFA Institute, where he oversaw global social media, mobile products, and digital content strategy. He previously served as director of interactive media at the Institute for Private Investors (IPI), a peer networking organization for ultra-high-net-worth families and their advisers. Costa also wrote a private wealth column for the Financial Times and, prior to joining IPI, he held senior editorial positions at Institutional Investor and Worth magazines. His writing has also appeared in Forbes, Fortune, Slate, and The New York Times. Costa holds a BA from the University of Virginia, a diploma in French language from the Université de Paris, and a master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia University.

Author's Posts
Yes, You Can Have a Serious Policy Discussion on Twitter (Just Ask the Bank of England)

A look at the UK central bank's successful foray into the risky business of live Twitter chats.

Financial Times Video: “Taking the Temperature of How the Smart Money Is Thinking”

John Authers queries speakers on a wide range of topics, including systemic risk, the global pensions crisis, and behavioral finance.

Flash Boys Debate: FT “Samples the Mood” on High-Frequency Trading at #FutureFinance Conference

Speakers at the CFA Institute Annual Conference hold a range of views on an issue that cuts to the heart of the transparency and fairness of financial markets.

Bill Sharpe on Retirement Planning: “I Would Prefer to Default People into an Annuity”

“Many people who are lower- and middle-income really are taking a big risk if they do not annuitize to some extent — a risk of basically running out of money,” he tells the FT‘s John Authers.

Sustainable Investing: Can Markets Save the World?

Leading practitioners make the case for integrating social and environmental factors into their investment processes.

Social Finance: Have We Reached An Inflection Point?

New collaboration and crowdsourcing platforms seem poised to disrupt the investment research process.

Avinash Persaud: “We’re Seeing the Final Phase of the Rally”

In a presentation at the India Investment Conference in Mumbai, the economist and strategist explained the real meaning of QE and its impact on the economy and financial markets.

What is the Difference Between Investing and Speculation — And Why Does It Matter? (Forum)

For centuries many of the world's leading investment thinkers have struggled to articulate the difference between "investing" and "speculating." We've assembled a panel of leading investment practitioners to discuss the issue in our inaugural online forum.

In Competitive Markets, Differentiation is Key to Financial Professionals’ Career Success (Video)

Building your personal brand is critical, says Megan Fitzgerald, international career coach and CEO of Career By Choice.

Day 2 Recap: The Investment Case for Africa (Video)

CFA Institute content directors Ron Rimkus, CFA, and Jason Voss, CFA, highlight more takeaways from the 66th CFA Institute Annual Conference in Singapore.