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Roger Ibbotson Explains the Price of Popularity

Yale Professor Roger Ibbotson says that brand value, competitive advantage, and company reputation may help investors identify overlooked equity investments.

Where Has the Global Financial Crisis Left Us Today?

Adam Tooze considered where the global financial crisis has left us, how it has affected politics and geopolitics, and what the prospects are for the world to manage a future crisis.

Can Investment Professionals Avoid Creating a “Cobra Problem”?

Daniel Brocklebank, CFA, warns that asset owners and money managers must balance incentives carefully so that both groups get what they want.

Deborah Fuhr Discusses the Growth of ETFs

Deborah Fuhr, managing partner and co-founder of ETFGI, expects the ETF/ETP industry to increase to US$22.3 trillion by 2025.

A Painful Realignment: Peter Zeihan on Brexit Fallout

Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan expects a continued unraveling of the global order, and the United States may become its biggest source of disruption.

The Era of Big Data Capitalism

We have officially entered the era of big data capitalism, according to Viktor Mayer-Schönberger.

The Secret to Bringing Your Best Brain

Pete Ronayne, of the Center for Creative Leadership, has a simple recommendation for improving your brain’s performance.

ESG Integration in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

CFA Institute and the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) have released a series of reports addressing the current state of global environmental, social, and governance.

Paul Smith, CFA: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Paul Smith, CFA, reminds investment professionals that "We can face disruption without losing sight of the values we hold dear."

Sustainability, Technology, and Disruption: Key Themes for Investment Professionals in 2019

The 72nd CFA Institute Annual Conference will highlight Disruption: The New Reality in Investment Management, focusing on disruption and its effects on the global investment profession.