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European Union Revisits Securitization Rules to Bolster Capital Markets

EU reforms aim to revive securitization markets—explore how regulatory changes could unlock capital and reshape Europe’s financial system.

AI in Investment Management: 5 Lessons From the Front Lines

Explore how AI is reshaping investment management through augmentation, strategic insight, explainability, and evolving investor competencies.

2024 Asset Owner Survey: Transparency, Benchmarks, and the GIPS Standards

This survey offers a rare window into how asset owners around the world are approaching performance reporting, benchmarking, and GIPS® compliance.

Decoding the HKEX IPO Consultation: Our Key Takeaways

CFA Institute and CFA Society Hong Kong respond to HKEX’s IPO reform proposals, highlighting key risks and opportunities for market transparency and fairness.

Private Equity at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Ludovic Phalippou

Oxford professor Ludovic Phalippou challenges the private equity status quo in a candid discussion on performance, transparency, and the future of the industry.

AI Bias by Design: What the Claude Prompt Leak Reveals for Investment Professionals

A leaked AI system prompt reveals hidden biases in Claude's outputs. What every investment professional should know about using LLMs effectively.

The Missing Link in Cross-Border Healthcare M&A: Finance-Led Integration

Finance teams play a vital role in cross-border healthcare M&A. This blog offers a framework for driving integration success through strategic finance.

Don’t Expect Non-GAAP Earnings to Exclude Tariffs—That’s a Good Thing

Tariffs are real, recurring costs and should remain in reported results. It’s up to investors, not companies, to decide whether to adjust for them​.

Geopolitical Change: Investors Should Focus on the Long Term

In our interconnected world, geopolitical events — ranging from trade disputes and regulatory shifts to conflicts and pandemics — capture headlines and influence market sentiments. As investment professionals, it’s crucial for us to understand these dynamics without… READ MORE ›

An Evolutionary Approach to Corporate Governance Reform: HKEX

In this post, we provide an overview of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited's corporate governance enhancements, explore their potential implications, and share our perspectives on the reform.