09 November 2011

Video: Key Takeaways from the Fourth Annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference

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In an interview following the conclusion of the fourth annual CFA Institute European Investment Conference in Paris, Nitin Mehta, CFA, Managing Director, CFA Institute, EMEA, discusses the main themes covered by leading speakers at the conference, provides details on their analysis and insights into the present crisis, and highlights the key takeaways.

Mehta also discusses important findings from a CFA Institute survey of members in Europe on the eurozone crisis, highlighting that 70% of members believe a failure of the euro would be a failure for Europe — and that two-thirds of respondents think that a breakup of the eurozone is not very likely.

Tags: economics, Eurozone, financial crisis

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Len Costa

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.