Practical analysis for investment professionals 
Is shareholder maximization the best way for a company to achieve sustainable success? Are there other parties who should be taken into account? Anjali Pradhan, CFA, tackles the issue in an interview with Robert Walker of NEI Investments. Read more
8 Comments“Fear has defined my working life,” Lucy Kellaway says. But it was not the fear that she inspired in others or the fear that others attempted to instill in her. She was driven by a self-imposed fear of “being found out,” a fear that she would fail to meet expectations. That fear was her greatest weapon. Read more
Leave a CommentThe stars are aligning for marketplace lending platforms, but they need to step up the pace of innovation if they want to give the banks a real run for their money, says Manuel Stagars, CFA, CAIA, ERP. Read more
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Television in South Africa, “living-in-the-web,” how US politics got so insane, and “What Happens in the Brain When We Misremember,” are among the topics covered in the latest Weekend Reads from Lauren Foster. Read more
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In this extensive review of the history of finance, William Goetzmann covers the evolution of finance from ancient times to today, historic contributions to the financial system from around the world, and the ways the finance industry has affected the world around it. Interwoven throughout the rigorous history lesson are excellent practical suggestions for today’s investment practitioners based on Goetzmann’s analysis of the events of the past. Read more
Leave a Comment Is shareholder maximization the best way for a company to achieve sustainable success? Are there other parties who should be taken into account? Anjali Pradhan, CFA, tackles the issue in an interview with Robert Walker of NEI Investments. Read more
8 CommentsThere are three elements to emotional intelligence, according to Daniel Goleman: mindfulness, empathy, and relationship skills. Developing these attributes is critical to becoming a better investment adviser. Read more
Leave a CommentWhat are the pros and cons of long-term care insurance (LTCI)? How do the potential alternatives compare? Does your client have the right plan in place? Susan Hoover considers the options and what you and your clients need to know. Read more
8 CommentsFresh off her ouster as CEO of Citi Global Wealth Management, Sallie Krawcheck spent some time studying the causes of the Great Recession. An epiphany led her to what she believes was the prime culprit: groupthink. So is there a cure for groupthink that could forestall another financial crisis? Krawcheck thinks there is. Read more
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