Practical analysis for investment professionals 
In order to have fair and transparent markets, all investors must feel confident that the investment advice, products, and services offered by investment professionals are not only suitable for them but also in their best interest. This can be accomplished by imposing a uniform fiduciary standard of care on all investment professionals that provide advice to clients. Read more
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These books deepen our knowledge of the key issues surrounding the global financial crisis. Although both works suffer somewhat from a myopic viewpoint, together they enhance the finance professional’s understanding of the crisis and its causes. Read more
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While some governments have provided guidance to the investment industry about the use of social media, many countries have yet to issued regulations. Regardless of what local bodies dictate, the CFA Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct provides an excellent framework for investment professionals to consider when representing themselves or their businesses online. Read more
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The hurdles for the Korean hedge fund industry may appear daunting, but Korea has an enviable track record when it comes to building new industries. Read more
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Despite the global financial crisis, Korea has shown positive economic growth. This growth and stability, however, is just a backdrop to some more interesting developments in its financial services sector. Read more
3 CommentsTopping off yesterday’s celebration of 50 years of the CFA program, John Rogers, CFA, president and CEO of CFA Institute, took time to speak with Nightly Business Report about the global “crisis of confidence” in the investment profession. Read more
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Will a currency war lead to a collapse of investor confidence? This issue’s cover story examines the possible outcomes. Read more
Leave a CommentFrédéric Romand discusses the role of dark pools and their relative merits and drawbacks in the context of equity market investing. The importance of transparency and information quality is also addressed, along with efforts to achieve more consistent regulation. 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
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Financial theorists, policymakers, and practitioners created the financial crisis with “bad models, bad policies, bad incentives, and bad behavior,” said James Montier of GMO UK Ltd. Read more
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