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PIMCO’s Sundstrom discusses how to navigate the “recession moment”

Geraldine Sundstrom doesn't think we're at the end of the economic cycle yet, but she warns that "When midnight strikes, and Cinderella’s carriage turns into a big pumpkin, you’re going to have to do something."

Ronald N. Kahn: Seven Trends in Investment Management

BlackRock's Ronald N. Kahn says big data is neither a gimmick nor a guarantee of success for the challenges confronting active management.

Adapting to a New Reality: Investment Firms of the Future

Shifting cultural norms and quantum leaps in technology are accelerating change in the investment management industry.

The Rise of Active Indexing through ETFs

The real ETF-inspired disruption is in active indexing, says Joanne M. Hill.

ESG Investing’s Growing Influence

The integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into the institutional investment analysis and decision-making process is a mega-trend that investors can no longer ignore, says Emily Chew.

Top 10 Steven Eisman Quotes from Hong Kong
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Steven Eisman delivered an hour's worth of pithy and insightful comments on the global financial crisis, the markets, and the finance industry.

Chinese Government Bonds: The Elephant in the Room

China’s government fixed-income market constitutes a US $12-trillion opportunity, according to Emil Nguy.

The VIX Mirage and the Portfolio Insurance Paradox

The recent swings in equity performance mean that portfolio managers must adapt to volatility and plan their investments carefully.

Frances Barney, CFA, on Tackling Enterprise Investment Risk Management

Enterprise risk management goes beyond taking information from investment managers at face value, but it’s a better way to get a picture of the investment risks involved.

Navigating the Markets in a Year of Transition

Elizabeth Corley described 2017 as a year of transition as she shared her outlook on the economy, geopolitics, fiscal and monetary policy, and their implications for global investors. And while she characterized the environment as challenging and struck a cautious tone, she also offered hope and some words of advice for beleaguered active managers.