Robert Gowen, CFA, is Head of Product Solutions at CFA Institute and oversees a team of Content Directors that contribute daily to the blog. Prior to joining CFA Institute, Mr. Gowen worked in the institutional investment industry for BB&T and Fidelity Investments. He earned a BA in economics from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia.
Consultant Jeremy Bolland offers some simple tips for managing and mitigating the risks associated with writing and publishing research reports. Read more
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The NYU professor applies a common-sense, mathematical approach to challenge general “rules of thumb” of valuation while still using accepted methodologies, such as the discounted cash flow model. Read more
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Former U.S. Federal Reserve Bank governor Randall Kroszner says that the best preparation for any economic crisis is knowing history. Read more
Leave a CommentStephen G. Cecchetti discusses commercial bank leverage, calculating risk weightings, and the long-term effects of excessive sovereign debt. Read more
Leave a CommentDonald MacKenzie gives a sociologist’s perspective on the capital markets and discusses how cultural differences within firms can create valuation discrepancies. Professor MacKenzie also discusses the role of sociology in risk management. Read more
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