Practical analysis for investment professionals 
A sharp sell-off in Japanese stocks and indications that the US Federal Reserve will consider tapering its monthly bond purchases combined to drag global equity indices lower in recent weeks. Whether the pullback is merely a hiccup in the market’s continued advance or the start of something more will, in large part, depend on the economic news flow and, in turn, the response of central bankers. Read more
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Three practitioners offer some straightforward suggestions for changing the trajectory of the financial profession. Read more
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The author of “Red Capitalism” and “Privatizing China” is not optimistic about the substance and pace of financial and economic liberalization. Read more
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Glenn Silverman, CFA, chief investment officer at Investment Solutions, describes four unsustainable global trends and how they impact every investor. Read more
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Qutaiba Al-Hawamdeh, CFA, explains the screening process for Shariah-compliant funds and why it’s difficult to compare their performance to the performance of conventional securities. Read more
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Question your assumptions and never underestimate the importance of culture, former Olympus CEO Michael Woodford told delegates at the 66th CFA Institute Annual Conference. Read more
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Bloomberg’s head of quantitative research delivered guidance on how to extract value and avoid pain from the intricacies of the derivatives market. Read more
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Fung Global Institute President Andrew Sheng says the central challenge for financial reform is reining in the sector, which has grown too big. Read more
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The cost of financial illiteracy is high. From distorted markets to mangled individual retirement plans, some of the consequences have become all too familiar for investment professionals. Can efforts to raise financial literacy change behaviors and promote better outcomes? The May/June issue of “CFA Institute Magazine” examines the scope and scale of financial illiteracy and initiatives designed to address the problem, including efforts by local CFA Institute member societies. Read more
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