Robert N. Farago, ASIP

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Biography

Robert N. Farago, ASIP, is head of thought leadership at Aberdeen Standard Investments. He was previously head of asset allocation at Schroders Private Bank. Robert has over 30 years of investment experience, including portfolio management roles at Schroders and Bankers Trust. He is an active member of the CFA Society of the UK.

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15 February 2019

Book Review: Mastering the Market Cycle

By Robert N. Farago, ASIP

Howard Marks, CFA, explains why market cycles are largely driven by human psychology and behaviors.

15 February 2018

Book Review: The End of Theory

By Robert N. Farago, ASIP

The End of Theory by Richard Bookstaber is relevant to anyone working in the financial industry.

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Report: MiFID II data falls short of aiding best execution

The low quality of data disclosed by firms under Europe's revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive means best execution remains theoretical, instead of providing actual value to investors, according to a report by Liquidnet. Futures & Options World (subscription required) (23 May.)

White House reportedly might bypass Congress on Saudi arms sale

An emergency declaration is under consideration by the Trump administration to ship arms to Saudi Arabia without congressional approval, sources say. For more than a year, Congress has blocked the sale of about $2 billion in arms to Saudi Arabia, and lawmakers' opposition to military support is growing. The Associated Press (23 May.)

Industry questions benefits of MiFID II

European Securities and Markets Authority official Verena Ross has hailed the success of the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, but the financial-services sector says it has seen little benefit. Financial Times (subscription required) (23 May.)

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