Podcasts by Take 15 Podcast

Grasping alternative sources of alpha in today’s investment landscape from 2020-09-23T10:00

Internet and related technologies have been creating data like never before. Jumps in computing power and competition have made it increasingly difficult for active managers to get an edge throu...

Investment Outlook and Thoughts from APAC from 2020-09-16T10:00

Episode #429. Neil Govier, CFA, talks to Ken Siazon and Manish Sharma, CFA, both from Southeastern Asset Management, about the outlook for APAC equity markets, value investing, investment opport...

Data Analytics and Improving Investor Behavior from 2020-09-09T10:00

In episode #428, Clare Flynn Levy, founder & CEO of Essentia Analytics, discusses common behavioral errors and how to mitigate them, where alpha is lost and found, and what investors can do to b...

Investing in Africa: Is Now the Time? from 2020-09-02T10:00

In episode #427, Melissa Cook, CFA, founder and managing director of African Sunrise Partners LLC, dispels some of the biggest misconceptions investors have when considering Africa and makes the...

Risks and Opportunities in Global Bond Markets from 2020-08-26T10:00

In episode #426, Anne Walsh, CFA, chief investment officer for fixed income at Guggenheim Partners, discusses risks and opportunities in global bond markets, Guggenheim’s investment process, and...

The Art of Talking Trust from 2020-08-19T10:00

In episode #425, we invited Scott West, the Head of Invesco Consulting and Lisa Kueng, their Director of Creative Campaigns, to get a better understanding of the actions that investment professi...

History and Investing: Gold, ETFs, and Alexander Hamilton from 2020-08-12T10:00

In episode #424, Jan van Eck, president and CEO of Van Eck Associates Corporation, discusses his outlook on gold and China, the firm’s approach to launching ETFs, five things to know about forme...

Whither Dividends? from 2020-08-05T10:00

In episode #423, John Tobin, CFA, explains why he believes the death of dividends is greatly exaggerated and shares advice on how investment analysts can deal with the daily information overload...

Conviction: A Critical Element of a Successful Investment Process from 2020-07-29T10:00

In episode #422, Sean Stannard-Stockton, CFA, president and CIO of Ensemble Capital, shares why conviction in an idea is one of the most under-appreciated elements of a successful investment pro...

Breaking the Taboo of Race with the RACE Framework from 2020-07-22T13:15:43

In episode #421, Stephanie J. Creary, assistant professor of management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the RACE framework she created to help employees initia...

The Convergence of Stakeholder Capitalism and Desires for More Sustainable Investing from 2020-07-15T10:00

In episode #420, Lutfey Siddiqi discusses his thoughts on the convergence of stakeholder capitalism and investors' desires for more sustainable investing while touching on the subject of trust a...

A Robo-Adviser’s Take on Financial Education from 2020-07-08T10:00

In episode #419, Jon Stein, CFA, the CEO and founder of Betterment, discusses the past and future of the online adviser, and the building of financial fortitude and resilience required by an unc...

Understanding Sentiment Analysis and Trading on Fear from 2020-07-01T15:33:46

In episode #418, psychiatrist Richard L. Peterson, CEO of MarketPsych, a behavioral economics consultancy, discusses sentiment analysis and fear as a driver of decision-making. He also shares ti...

Addiction: Helping Clients, Families, and Loved Ones in Distress from 2020-06-24T13:58:23

In episode #417, Arden O’Connor discusses how financial advisers can recognize potential addiction issues with clients and shares effective communication strategies and resources for helping cli...

Will COVID-19 accelerate or slow down the inevitable changes to the investment management industry from 2020-06-17T10:00

In episode #416, Sam Stubbs, founder and managing director of Simplicity, talks to Neil Govier, CFA, about the impact, positive or negative, that COVID-19 will have on the changes taking place w...

Financial Advisers and Female Clients: Risks and Opportunities from 2020-06-10T10:00

In episode #415, Barbara Stewart, CFA, shares insights from a decade spent researching women and finance. She dispels some common myths about women investors and explains why the investment indu...

How to Read Financial News and Set Aside our Biases from 2020-06-03T10:00

In episode #414, Robert Martorana, CFA, author of the How to Read Financial News series, explains why we need to read the news with a clear eye about our emotions and biases, especially our tend...

Investing in the Era of COVID-19: Geopolitics, Risk, and Forecasts from 2020-05-27T13:01:47

In episode #413, Joachim Klement, CFA discusses how investors can assess which geopolitical risks are important for their portfolios, shares advice on forecasting, and explains why investors mus...

Peter Zeihan on COVID-19 and the Coming Global Disorder from 2020-05-22T10:00

In this bonus episode, Geopolitical strategist and author Peter Zeihan discusses why the global order, as we know it, is about to collapse, touches on the US presidential elections, and takes li...

Decision-Making: Morgan Housel in Conversation with Annie Duke from 2020-05-21T10:00

In this bonus episode, Morgan Housel, author of the forthcoming book, “The Psychology of Money,” interviews author, business consultant, and former professional poker player Annie Duke, about th...

Saving the Human Race One Project at a Time from 2020-05-20T12:49:44

In episode #412, Ashby Monk, executive and research director of the Stanford Global Projects Center and a member of the Future of Finance council, talks about innovation and tech disruption in f...

Building Relevance and Resilience in Times of Crisis from 2020-05-13T10:00

In episode #411, Rebecca Fender, CFA, and Bob Stammers, CFA, co-authors of the award-winning report “Investment Professional of the Future,” discuss the findings in light of the COVID-19 pandemi...

COVID-19: How Big Governments and Big Tech Will Emerge Stronger from 2020-05-07T10:00

In episode #410, Andrew Sheng discusses the current and potential impacts COVID-19 will have on globalization, governments, and the economy. What will happen to investors' trust in the finance i...

Trust and Leadership in the Investment Industry during COVID-19 from 2020-04-29T10:00

In episode #409, Margaret Franklin, CFA, CEO and President of CFA Institute, discusses how CFA Institute is helping the investment management industry during COVID-19, long-term ramifications, a...

Trust in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Technology from 2020-04-22T10:00

Episode #408. We use the word "trust" a lot, but what does it mean, and why is it important in the investment industry and beyond? How can financial firms and professionals build trust? Can inno...

Meditation Tips for Staying Calm During a Crisis from 2020-04-08T10:00

Episode #407. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is causing widespread concern, fear, and stress. In this episode, Jason Voss, CFA, a lifelong meditator who has spent the last 2...

Panics and Pandemics: What We Can Learn from the Past from 2020-04-01T14:08:54

Episode #406. Pandemic panic has engulfed financial markets. In this timely and wide-ranging episode, financial economist Robert F. Bruner, co-author of The Panic of 1907: Lessons Learned from t...

Yanis Varoufakis on the State of Europe from 2020-03-25T10:00

Episode #405. Yanis Varoufakis discusses the lessons he learned during his tenure as Minister of Finance of Greece and how they led to his co-founding DiEM 25, the pan-European movement for the ...

Olof Granstrom on Facts and Truth from 2020-03-18T13:19:23

Episode #404. Olof Granstrom discusses the concept of factfulness and his work on helping people understand the world through data. In this short interview, Granstrom talks about dealing with co...

From Activist to Altruist: Bill Browder's Journey from 2020-03-11T10:00

In episode #403, human rights activist Bill Browder discusses the role personal history and timing played in his career trajectory. From the founding of Hermitage Capital Management just after t...

Stephanie Kelton on Modern Monetary Theory from 2020-03-04T11:00

Episode #402. Stephanie Kelton explains modern monetary theory, a new approach to economics. She explains how to break free of the myths and misunderstandings about money and the role of taxes, ...

Integrating ESG in Fixed-Income Investing from 2020-02-26T11:00

In episode #401, Kathleen M. Bochman, CFA, discusses the state of the art of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) integration in fixed-income management.

The End of a Decade from 2020-02-19T11:00

In this 400th episode of the Take 15 Podcast, Mebane Faber, a cofounder and chief investment officer of Cambria Investment Management, and our guest host, Rodney Sullivan, CFA, discuss industry ...

Feelings and Forecasts: Overconfidence in Human Decision Making from 2020-02-12T11:00

Episode #399. Overconfidence is a behavioral bias that plagues many investors. What does overconfidence mean, and where does one draw the line between confidence and overly optimistic behavior? ...

Big Data and Disruption: Implications for Investing from 2020-02-05T18:10:41

Episode #398. Paula Campbell Roberts leads KKR's efforts to incorporate big data and machine learning into many of its investing and value creation efforts. In this episode, she discusses how da...

Is There an Alternative to Equities? from 2020-01-29T11:00

Episode #397. Have Central Banks exhausted their ability to engender growth? Is there an alternative to equities? Will there be a US-China trade deal? In this episode, Jason DeSena Trennert, cha...

Nouriel Roubini on What Could Trigger the Next Global Recession from 2020-01-22T11:00

Episode #396. Nouriel Roubini, sometimes known as “Dr. Doom" for his gloomy predictions, lays out four "games of chicken" that could crash the global economy and markets: US-China trade war, the...

Aswath Damodaran on Valuing the Disruptors and Disrupted from 2020-01-15T11:00

Episode #395. We live in disruptive times. But as valuation expert Aswath Damodaran often says, disruption is easy, but making money from disruption is hard. In this episode, the author of five ...

Finding Value in the Global Bond Markets from 2020-01-08T11:00

Episode #394. There is no shortage of negative headlines, but Lucy Johns, CFA, a vice president at Dodge & Cox, is optimistic about global bonds. In this Take 15 episode, she explains why she be...

Hans Humes Discusses Investing in Emerging Market Debt from 2020-01-02T11:00

In episode #393, Hans Humes, founding partner, CEO, and chief investment officer of Greylock Capital, has deep experience investing in distressed debt in emerging markets. In this episode (recor...

Developing and Demonstrating Leadership Presence from 2019-12-26T11:00

In episode #392, executive coach and leadership development specialist, Christiane St-Amour, discusses the concept of leadership presence, why it's important no matter one's role, how it changes...

Why Micro-Resilience Is the Meta-Skill of the Future from 2019-12-18T11:00

In episode #391, Best-selling author and Paralympic athlete Bonnie St. John shares the story behind becoming the first African American athlete to win medals in Winter Olympics competition and k...

Becoming Board Ready from 2019-12-11T11:00

In episode #390, Julie Castro Abrams, chair and CEO of How Women Lead, discusses the sought-after skills and experience for corporate boards, considerations for taking a corporate board role, an...

A Sense of Mission: Leadership Lessons from Space from 2019-12-04T11:00

Episode #389. Former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman completed three trips to space: She flew on two space shuttle missions and spent six months aboard the International Space Station. In this episo...

Morningstar's Kunal Kapoor, Storyteller in Chief from 2019-11-27T11:00

In episode #388, Kunal Kapoor, CFA, chief executive officer of Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment research, took the helm of the industry giant in January 2017 after joini...

Cryptocurrency in Context: An Insider's View from 2019-11-20T11:00

Episode #387. Cryptocurrency is a fascinating but polarizing topic. In this episode, Meltem Demirors, chief strategy officer at CoinShares, a digital asset manager, helps explain the broader mac...

An Insider's View on the Fed and Global Economic Trends from 2019-11-13T11:00

In episode #386, Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and director of intelligence at Quill Intelligence LLC, a research and analytics firm, and author of FED UP: An Insider’s Take on Why the Federal R...

How Digital Platforms are Transforming Trust and Governance from 2019-11-06T15:42:13

Episode #385. Platform businesses are all around us, but not every technology platform is a platform business. What makes a company a platform business, and how is this business model changing t...

Using Digital Technology to Improve Clients' Experiences from 2019-10-30T10:00

In episode #384, Vanguard Center for Investor Research's head of research, Jane E. Henshaw, discusses insights gained through her work and how it may be used to improve investment clientele's cu...

How Daniel Pink can help improve your investment performance from 2019-10-23T10:00

In episode #383, world-renowned and best-selling author of the books When, Drive, and a Whole New Mind, Daniel Pink provides insight into how he times key decisions, anticipates possible futures...

When the Unthinkable Becomes Reality from 2019-10-16T10:00

Episode #382. Named one of the Top 100 Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine for four consecutive years, Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, discusses his top three concerns with ...

Applying Behavioral Finance to the Investment Process from 2019-10-09T10:00

In episode #381, Clare Flynn Levy, founder of Essentia Analytics, discusses why solely focusing on performance misses an important point; how top managers are competing for survival of the fitte...

Reinventing Capitalism in the Age of Big Data from 2019-10-02T10:00

In episode #380, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger discusses why he believes that data isn’t just the new oil, but an even more important commodity. He believes that it not only greatly enhances markets,...

AI and Traditional Investment Analysis from 2019-09-25T10:00

In episode #379, Malcolm White, CFA, discusses the benefits and limitations of artificial intelligence (AI) in active investment management. Subjects include whether AI should be feared or embra...

The New World (Dis)Order from 2019-09-18T10:00

In episode #378, Peter Zeihan discusses major geopolitics trends occurring currently, as well as the importance of geopolitics for financial professionals. Specifically:
1. The more than t...

Bringing Your Best Brain from 2019-09-11T10:00

In episode #377, Pete Ronayne offers practical insights on how professionals in demanding environments can optimize performance by focusing on keeping their brain refreshed and renewed.

Investment Decision Making in an AI World from 2019-09-05T14:14:35

In episode #376, we cover cover some of the basic terminologies and then chart a map of the AI-driven landscape.  From small data to big data, from desktops to the cloud, and from simplistic pro...

Psychology and the Good Life from 2019-08-28T10:00

In episode #375, Professor Laurie Santos developed and taught Yale University's most popular course ever in which she introduced the science of happiness. Building on that experience, Dr. Santos...

Investment Decision Making for the Emerging Markets Investor from 2019-08-21T10:00

Emerging markets have been the place where the action is and the future will be. How near is the future for emerging markets? Does investing in emerging markets translate into a superior risk-adjus...

Interview: Leadership Insights with Sartaj Garewal from 2019-08-14T10:00

In this interview recorded at the 72nd CFA Institute Annual Conference in London, Sartaj Garewal, an actor and coach, discusses innate and acquired traits of good leaders. Having started his career...

Crashed: Looking Back on a Decade of Financial Crises from 2019-08-07T20:39:06

In episode #372, recorded at the 72nd CFA Institute Annual Conference in London, Adam Tooze, a professor of history and director of the European Institute at Columbia University, discusses his m...

ESG Investing: Into the Mainstream from 2019-07-31T10:00

In this interview recorded at the 72nd CFA Institute Conference in London, Amanda Young discusses a wide range of general ESG topics including "are oil companies bad but wind farm companies good?" ...

Mind over Matter: Staying Organized in the Age of Information Overload from 2019-07-24T10:00

We are drowning in information and, at the same time, expected to make more—and faster—decisions about our lives. What works and what doesn't when it comes to organizing our minds? In this short co...

Leadership: How to Enhance Your Presence, Power, and Influence from 2019-07-17T10:00

An underlying question in the leadership research has been: Are leaders born or made? Moreover, what makes a great leader? What are some tips for developing presence and influence as a leader? In t...

Tips and strategies to achieve communication excellence from 2019-07-10T04:10:13

This interview highlights some of the key attributes and tricks of the trade required to ensure you sell your self effectively in business meetings. We all know the importance of first impressions ...

The Behavioral Investor: Where the Mind Meets the Markets from 2019-07-03T19:33:24

Psychologist and behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel Crosby helps unlock investor behavior by explaining the four primary psychological tendencies that affect investment decision making and discus...

How to Shape a Life of Money and Meaning from 2019-06-25T13:55:31

Getting rich and growing wealthy are not the same thing. As Brian Portnoy, CFA, explains, wealth is "funded contentment." It is the ability to underwrite a meaningful life—however one chooses to de...

Wisdom of Finance from 2019-06-12T17:19:04

Professor Mihir Desai talks about his book "The Wisdom of Finance - discovering humanity in a world of risk and return."

Incorporating Geopolitical Analysis into Your Investment Process from 2019-05-28T12:50:17

From US-China trade wars to elections in India to the ongoing Brexit debate, never has there been a time when markets seem so closely connected with so many large-impact events unwinding. This Take...

Decision Making under Uncertainty – Less Is More from 2019-05-28T12:47:51

In Episode #364, we walk about the difference between risk and uncertainty, and what implication does this difference have for decision making? This distinction is important in finance where pri...

Why Investors Must Understand and Manage Chronic Stress from 2019-04-29T13:55:34

Stress is on the rise. Why is the brain chronically stressed and why is this a problem for investors today? In this episode, Mithu Storoni, an eye surgeon who holds a PhD in Neuro-ophthalmology and...

Geopolitical Risk in an Increasingly Fractured World from 2019-04-15T15:53:10

In this episode, Marko Papic, chief political strategist and senior vice president at BCA Research, discusses a variety of geopolitical risks, including the rise and implications of populism, the b...

AI and the Future of Equity Research from 2019-03-13T16:46:17

Would you take stock-picking advice from an AI analyst? In this episode we discuss this fascinating question with Ken Sena and Bryan Healey, co-founders of Aiera, an adaptive, deep-learning platfor...

Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Beyond from 2019-03-02T00:38:23

In this episode, Caitlin Long, a Wall Street veteran who has been a blockchain evangelist since 2014 and bitcoin since 2012, discusses bitcoin, blockchain myths versus reality, cryptocurrencies, wh...

BlackRock's Kate Moore Shares Her Views on US Equities from 2019-02-12T16:46:36

October 2018 was the worst month for stocks in seven years. In a wide-ranging interview, BlackRock's chief equity strategist, Kate Moore, tells viewers what she is counseling clients, offers advice...

Whither Emerging Market Debt? from 2019-02-05T19:00

Emerging markets have had a torrid time: declining currencies, political uncertainty, and in September 2018, the largest-ever IMF bailout in Argentina. Shamaila Khan, director, emerging market debt...

The Future of Fixed Income from 2019-01-24T16:26:08

In this episode, Priscilla Hancock, a managing director, senior fixed-income specialist, and head of the fixed-income insights team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, explains why investors should st...

Building Your Path to the C-Suite from 2018-12-13T17:23:04

In this episode, Shazia Syed, chief executive and chairperson of Unilever Pakistan Limited, describes her journey from management trainee to CEO, including the skills she needed to cultivate and le...

Uncovering Hidden Risks in Investment Portfolios from 2018-12-05T13:39:36

In Episode #353, Professor Raphael Douady and Ron Rimkus, CFA, discuss the evolution of risk management practices and where we are today. Douady believes even with the “quantitative-ization” of ...

The Outlook for Real Estate from 2018-11-29T18:05:09

In Episode #352, Sonny Kalsi discusses his outlook, including the megatrends affecting real estate investment opportunities today. Kalsi examines the effects of disrupters—from the growth of onl...

Fixing the Broken Side of Capitalism from 2018-11-14T13:40:16

In Episode #351, Professor Luigi Zingales discusses Capitalism and the economic system—what works, what doesn’t work, and what can be done to fix the parts that are broken. Zingales foc...

Prioritizing Pension Risk Management in Japan from 2018-11-13T15:19:58

Pension Fund Association of Japan manages over US$ 110 billion in assets for pension clients.

An Industry Veteran Identifies Risks in the Credit Market from 2018-10-30T13:55:23

Martin S. Fridson, CFA, chief investment officer at Lehmann Livian Fridson Advisors LLC, is regarded as one of Wall Street's most thoughtful and perceptive analysts and has been dubbed "the dean of...

Unique Situations in Managing Pension Assets from 2018-10-03T19:47:56

Pension funds tend to have regular outflows and are often underfunded, as a result the tools the industry has developed tend to be based on these assumptions.

Why Integrated Reports are Superior to GAAP from an Investor Point of View from 2018-09-27T12:35:40

Richard Howitt, CEO of the International Integrated Reporting Council, discusses the power of Integrated Reports for investors. For example, their additional detail on multiple sources of capital a...

The Investment Firm of the Future from 2018-09-25T11:16:41

Roger Urwin, lead author of the CFA Institute report Investment Firm of the Future, and Willis Towers Watson's global head of content, along with Richard Howitt, CEO of the International Integrated...

A Ten-Minute Tour: The Hottest Geopolitical Issues from 2018-09-17T12:41:13

In Episode #345, Matt Gertken, geopolitical strategist at BCA Research, shares his thoughts on some of the current largest geopolitical topics that we should all be thinking about. From China to...

Find Your Voice and Avoid Ethical Pitfalls from 2018-09-05T14:51:15

In Episode #344, recorded at the 71st CFA Institute Annual Conference in Hong Kong, Mary C. Gentile, creator and director of Giving Voice to Values (GVV) at the University of Virginia Darden Sch...

Cross Culture and Its Importance for Your Career from 2018-08-29T12:32:30

In Episode #343, Jane Hyun, founder and president of Hyun & Associates and former recruiting executive at multiple investment banks, discusses the nuances and importance of understanding cross c...

The Illusion of Control in an Uncertain World from 2018-08-22T12:24:30

In Episode #342, Anil Gaba, professor of decision sciences and the Orpar Chaired Professor of Risk Management at INSEAD, explains how risk and uncertainty are not the same and how control can be...

Identifying Skill and Performance Measurement from 2018-08-16T12:26:15

Measuring and interpreting performance is central to all economic activity. Attributing performance results to underlying drivers is not easy. The capacity to identify investment skill while discar...

Capitalizing on Experience from 2018-08-08T13:58:17

In this brief interview, investment strategist Joachim Klement, CFA, explains how seasoned investors might better capitalize on their experience, shares his views on a range of behavioral biases th...

CIO's Insights on Corporate Governance from 2018-08-02T14:06:09

Corporate misgovernance has been an unnecessary value destructor-not just for shareholders but also for those who are directly responsible for governing companies. In this Take 15, Chris Ailman pro...

Some Applications of Natural Language Processing in Earnings Analysis from 2018-07-30T20:37:19

In Episode #338, David Pope, CFA, of S&P Global Market Intelligence, explains both the general development and specific projects they have conducted to explore developing tools for investment pr...

The Art of Stillness from 2018-07-18T18:06:50

New York Times bestselling author and Ted Talk regular, Pico Iyer, discusses the importance of silence for all of us in the modern world.

Investing in Nigeria: Is Now the Time? from 2018-07-11T14:57:54

In Episode #336, recorded live at the 71st CFA Institute Annual Conference in Hong Kong, Oscar N. Onyema, chief executive officer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and member of the National Counci...

Who Are We Protecting with Robot Ethics? from 2018-07-05T14:30:20

Do robots have rights? How should we approach this topic from a regulatory perspective? Who are we really protecting when we discuss appropriate human behavior toward robots? Robot ethics is an "e...

Kahneman's Insights: Beyond Thinking Fast and Slow from 2018-06-28T16:13:42

In Episode #334, Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman’s talks with us about his simple yet powerful principles on intelligent thinking—such as the System 1 and System 2 thinking processes—provide a pr...

A Short Conversation with Steve Eisman from 2018-06-20T13:05:56

In Episode #333, Steven Eisman, managing director at Neuberger Berman and portfolio manager for the Eisman Group, is known for predicting the global financial crash of 2008 and for being portray...

Technology and Innovation in Personal Financial from 2018-05-23T16:01:21

In Episode #332, Alex Murguia, co-founder of inStream and managing principal of McLean Asset Management, discusses the impact of technology on financial planning and wealth management. Financial...

Building Long-Term Relations with Clients through Compassionate Conversations from 2018-05-21T14:28:04

In Episode #331, Amy Florian, CEO of Corgenius, a consulting firm that teaches financial services professionals how to support clients in times of grief, loss, and transition, explains that grie...

Luck, Skill, and Behavioral Biases from 2018-05-01T14:51:20

In this brief interview, Michael J. Mauboussin, author of The Success Equation, considers the continuum between luck and skill as it pertains to investing. He also shares his thoughts on the price/...

Lessons from a Small-Cap Value Manager from 2018-04-11T13:26:43

In this brief interview, Elizabeth M. Lilly, CFA, founder of a long-only investment firm focused on small-cap and micro-cap equities, explains how her investing style was shaped, in part, by Warren...

Neuroscience and Performance: Unlocking Your Potential from 2018-04-09T16:40:39

What does neuroscience teach us about peak performance? How can you unlock your full potential? How can mindfulness lead to higher performance? What is neuromanagement? In this fascinating intervie...

The Intersection of ESG and a Values-Based Asset Management Firm from 2018-03-14T13:09:57

Omar Selim, founder and CEO of Arabesque, an ESG quant asset management firm, sits at the nexus of ESG, machine learning, and big data. In this interview, Selim tells viewers why he believes Arabes...

The Billion Prices Project: Using Big Data to Measure Inflation from 2018-02-28T14:08:09

In this interview, Roberto Rigobon describes the Billion Prices Project, an alternative measure of inflation he developed with a colleague at MIT. He discusses the inspiration behind the Billion Pr...

ESG Investing: Opportunities and Challenges from 2018-02-16T14:39:28

In Episode #325, John Wilson explains how to integrate key tenets of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing into the equity research process. He also offers insights into the outl...

The Case for US Municipal Bonds from 2018-02-14T14:07:50

In this interview, Christine L. Todd, CFA, shares her outlook for infrastructure spending in the United States and explains both the benefits and risks associated with investing in infrastructure t...

Why the Industry Must Put Clients First from 2018-02-07T14:09:24

In Episode #323, Heather Brilliant, CFA, Managing Director, Americas, at First State Investments, explains what it will take to make that shift and what needs to change for the industry to routi...

Creating a Culture of Accountability in Investment Management from 2018-01-24T14:13:23

In Episode #322, Elizabeth Corley, non-executive vice chair of Allianz Global Investors, a global asset manager owned by Allianz, has worked in the financial industry for 40 years and h...

Geopolitical Risk: What Investors Should Be Watching in 2018 from 2018-01-17T14:06:05

In Episode #321, Dr. George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, a firm that specializes in geopolitical forecasting. Dr. Friedman also discusses immigration in Europe, the ra...

Venture Capital: Unlocking the Power of Women Entrepreneurs and Investors from 2018-01-10T14:10:23

In Episode #320, Andrea Turner Moffitt, a co-founder of Plum Alley Investments, a private investment platform that supports promising women entrepreneurs and gender-diverse teams, provides an ov...

Innovations in Factor Investing from 2018-01-02T19:55:41

Wesley Gray delivers a thorough discussion and analysis of factor investing. Gray explores the limits to arbitrage, making a compelling case for investing using opportunities that others hypothesiz...

Landscape of Risk in 2017 from 2017-12-13T14:19:06

In Episode #318, Russell Napier, ASIP, discusses global financial risks. He explores central banking, emerging markets, and global asset allocation. In particular, Napier hones in on the fragili...

Emerging Market Activism from 2017-11-29T14:08

In Episode #317, Teresa C. Barger discusses her firm’s approach to successful emerging market investing. Her approach might be best characterized as influential activism, in contrast with advers...

Challenges to Policy Making in Emerging Markets from 2017-11-16T17:00

In Episode #316, Randall S. Kroszner, Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, discusses his views on fragilities faced by emerging market economies and re...

How the ABCD of FinTech is Changing Financial Services in China from 2017-11-08T17:00

In Episode #315, Ming Shu, CFA, partner at Lingfeng Capital and former chief strategist of Ant Financial, shares his thoughts on the subject with us. Ming Shu’s unique experience of having worke...

Setting up a Goals-Based Wealth Management Practice from 2017-11-01T16:00

In Episode #314, Jean Brunel, CFA, gives advice and insights for setting up a goals-based wealth management practice.

20th Century Institutions Under Duress from 2017-09-27T13:21:30

In Episode #313, Michele Wucker, author of The Gray Rhino: How to Recognize and Respond to the Obvious Dangers We Ignore, discusses the duress being suffered by the twin paramount institutions o...

Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Processes- A Case Study from 2017-09-22T14:40:51

In Episode #3012, Larry Cao, CFA, spoke with Robert P. Browne, CFA, EVP and CIO of Northern Trust, about his team’s investment process. From quantitative approaches and factor analysis to more f...

Blockchain: Putting It to Work in Finance from 2017-09-13T16:00

In Episode #311, Frank Lu, Director of the Blockchain Department at Ping An OneConnect, a former IBMer, and co-author of the HyperLedger white paper, lays out his view of where the true value of...

Geopolitics: Why It Is Important and Current Hot Spots from 2017-06-28T15:58:07

In Episode #310, Willis Sparks, director of global macro at Eurasia Group, argues that geopolitics is an important subject deserving of the attention of all investment professionals. Sparks beli...

Innovations in Managing Concentrated Single Stock Positions from 2017-05-31T14:05:26

In Episode #309, Elizabeth Ostrander, CFA, discusses some of the common approaches to managing such concentrated positions, including a recent "stock protection fund" innovation that involves in...

Direct Private Equity Investing for the High-Net-Worth Client from 2017-05-16T19:36:43

In Episode #308, Daniel S. Meader, CFA, founder and a managing partner of Trinity Private Equity Group, discusses his firm’s investment philosophy.

Fintech for Financial Advisers: Industry Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities from 2017-05-03T12:18:54

In Episode #301, Joel Bruckenstein, an expert on applied technology for financial professionals and publisher of Technology Tools for Today (T3), discusses cyber-security, improving the client e...

How Financial Advisers Can Better Serve Women from 2017-04-13T14:05:44

In Episode #306, Adrienne Penta, executive director of the Brown Brothers Harriman Center for Women & Wealth, discusses this problem—explaining what women clients want from their financial advis...

The Future of Robo Advice in Japan and Asia from 2017-03-29T14:08:21

In Episode #305, Keisuke Ito, CFA, head of investment technology at Mizuho–DL Financial Technology, shares his perspectives.

Robo advice is all the rage in wealth management, particularly...

The Future of Investment Advice from 2017-03-13T17:42:44

In Episode #304, Anthony Serhan, managing director of the Asia Pacific Research Strategy at Morning Star, will provide his insights into these important questions that will shape the “future of ...

Meb Faber on the Challenges of Active Management from 2017-02-27T14:35:53

In Episode #303, Mebane Faber, co-founder and chief investment officer at Cambria Investment Management, takes a quantitative approach to investing. In this brief interview, he shares his views ...

How Emotions Undermine Our Investment Decision Making from 2017-02-15T12:41:40

In Episode #302, Frank Murtha, co-founder of MarketPsych, a behavioral finance consulting firm, has researched investor psychology extensively to better understand why investors often make irrat...

Abenomics, Zombie Firms, And More: The Outlook for China and Japan from 2017-02-01T23:35:59

In Episode #301, Freya Beamish, a senior economist at Lombard Street Research with extensive knowledge of China and Japan, answers whether Chinese zombie debt provides a threat to the wider econ...

The Future of Digital Banking from 2017-01-18T12:51:12

In Episode #300, David Brear, co-founder and CEO of 11:FS, a fintech consultancy, explains why he believes this is the case, what he’s most excited about in fintech, and what the future looks li...

Ending Super-Cycles and Their Investment Opportunities from 2017-01-04T12:55:30

In Episode #299, BlackRock managing director and CIO of model-based fixed income strategies, Thomas B. Parker, CFA, describes the three major super-cycles coming to a close and the investment op...

Advice on Investing in Emerging Market Fixed Income from 2016-12-21T12:42:09

In Episode #298, Kristin J. Ceva, CFA, managing principal at Payden & Rygel, briefly discusses how to invest in emerging market fixed income. She specifically addresses the three things you must...

The Funny Side of Leadership and Office Life from 2016-12-07T13:10:01

In Episode #297, Lucy Kellaway, author and long-time columnist for the Financial Times, talks about her storied career poking fun at management fads, jargon, and the vagaries of office ...

Outlook on China’s Economic Growth from 2016-11-21T03:06:22

In Episode #296, Larry Cao, CFA, recently sat down with Hao Hong, CFA, chief strategist of Bank of Communications International, and discussed these questions.

In The Chinese economy has ...

Retirement Savings and the Gaping Gender Investing Gap in the US from 2016-11-09T13:12:28

In Episode #296, Sallie Krawcheck discusses why it is critical that women invest, why the investment management is lagging when it comes to gender diversity, and what needs to be done to improve...

Adding China A Shares to the MSCI Emerging Market Index from 2016-10-26T12:10:20

In Episode #295, Larry Cao, CFA, recently sat down with Chris Ryan, managing director and head of the Asia Pacific region for MSCI in Hong Kong, and discussed these questions. This summer, inves...

The Impact of Politics and Policy on Investing from 2016-10-12T11:20:56

In Episode #294, Greg Valliere discusses the possible implications of the US presidential election. In particular, he highlights winning businesses and sectors resulting from the election of eit...

Small Cap Investing in a Global Mandate from 2016-09-26T11:23:09

In Episode #293, Leah Joy Zell, CFA, shares the triumphs and tribulations of international small cap investing. Though she has produced an excellent long-term track record, Zell says she doesn’t...

A Japanese Manager’s Take on Multi-Asset Strategy and Opportunities in Japan  from 2016-09-12T08:29:53

In Episode #292, we sat down with Yuichi Chiguchi, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies, BlackRock Japan, to discuss the best practices in managing these strategies. He also shared his views on whethe...

Merchant, Not Samurai: The Japanese Approach to Asset Management from 2016-08-30T16:00

In Episode #290, Kazuhisa Okamoto, CFA, from I-O Wealth Advisors in Tokyo, formerly President of CFA Society Japan and CEO of Barclays Global Investors Japan, offered an explanation from the ang...

The Technologies Moving the Frontier of Investment from 2016-08-30T12:32:28

In Episode #291, Ashby Monk discusses how leading investors are making use of these emergent technologies. Technology has been a force in investment management since the ...

The Future of Energy from 2016-08-03T13:17:01

In Episode #288, Energy expert Amy Myers Jaffe walks through the breadth of innovation in the energy markets both in traditional energy sources (e.g., oil) and so-called ...

Avoiding the Madness of Crowds from 2016-08-03T11:51:11

In Episode #289, Rupal J. Bhansali, a value investor whose patience and emphasis on risk management has helped set her apart from her peers, draws the important distincti...

Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, and Being a Force for Good from 2016-07-07T05:34:26

In Episode #287, Dr. Daniel Goleman, best-selling author of Emotional Intelligence and A Force For Good, the Dalai Lama’s Vision for Our World, discusse...

Skill, Scale, and Luck in Active Management from 2016-06-16T17:39:57

In Episode #286, Investment manager and author Jacques Lussier, CFA, discusses what, other than superior analytical abilities, leads to investment manager outperformance,...

Rock Singer Turned Private Equity Investor Bob Geldof on Investing in Africa from 2016-06-06T09:00:48

In Episode #285, Sir Bob Geldof, a businessman, political activist, songwriter, musician, author, and former lead singer of the Boomtown Rats, sat down with John Authers ...

Emerging Markets: How to Better Understand and Mitigate Risk Going Forward from 2016-05-23T15:34:56

In Episode #284, Martyn Davies, managing director of emerging markets and Africa at Deloitte Frontier Advisory, discusses the coming demand shock for some emerging market...

Why Memory Training Matters for Financial Professionals from 2016-05-09T04:47:45

In Episode #283, Chester Santos, one of the world’s foremost experts on memory training and the 2008 USA Memory Champion, discusses why it’s important for financial profe...

Health Care Is An Essential Element of Wealth Care from 2016-04-28T12:32:56

In Episode #282, Carolyn McClanahan, a physician and founder of Life Planning Partners, tells CFA Institute why it is essential that financial advisers talk to their ...

The Reformed Broker Joshua M. Brown Talks Business from 2016-04-19T11:34:43

In Episode #281, Joshua M. Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, the persona behind the highly successful financial blog, The Reformed Broker, talks about his views o...

Designing Financial Products from 2016-03-17T15:22:14

In Episode #280, John Kay asks which design principles can financial service providers use for building products that can help investors achieve their goals.

Approaches to Equity Country Allocation from 2016-03-01T12:28:43

In Episode #279, Borderless markets have made it easier for fund managers to seamlessly invest in equities. Yet, country allocation and local risk factors are among domin...

Fixed Income for the Next Thirty Years? from 2016-02-11T13:08:27

In Episode #278, David Schawel, CFA, discusses the appropriate role for fixed income as investors contemplate the end of a thirty year bull market in rates. Schawel a...

Through the Eye of the Storm with Feminine Values from 2016-02-01T17:18:36

In Episode #276, Halla Tomasdottir, Founder and CEO of Sisters Capital, outlines the arguments for a more balanced approach and evaluates the connections to a more su...

Risks and Opportunities in International Small Cap Equities from 2016-01-25T08:28:35

In Episode #276, Jon Moog at US-based Lizard Investors discusses why international small cap investing should come with a warning label, “Don’t try this at home.” Whi...

The Wrong Way of Thinking About Money from 2016-01-13T17:11:01

In Episode #275, Dan Ariely, as he provides a more rational approach to money and opportunity costs. There is a rational or right way as well as an irrational or wrong of...

In Search of Economic Moats from 2015-12-18T13:43:53

In Episode #274, Elizabeth Collins, CFA, of Morningstar explains how investors can generate alpha through the disciplined application of their Moats methodology and funda...

Nerve-Wracking Developments in Currency Markets from 2015-12-02T14:30:05

In Episode #273, Ronald G. Layard-Liesching, chairman and founder, Mountain Pacific Group, a firm dedicated to risk management, quantitative finance, and currency inv...

Macroeconomic Redux from 2015-11-12T16:20:21

In Episode #272, Karin Kimbrough, managing director and head of macro and economic policy at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, discusses how cent...

Solving Problems through Effective Philanthropy from 2015-10-27T10:19:48

In Episode #271, Will Ortel sits down with an investor, Ron Bruder, who has made the transition in the hopes that others can learn from his journey. Ron Bruder establ...

Progress in Japan’s Corporate Governance from 2015-10-02T16:00

In episode #270, Dr. Yoshiko Takayama, former board governor of International Corporate Governance Network and a current member of Japan Corporate Governance Forum, shared her perspectives on th...

Strategies for Effective Leadership in Crisis Situations from 2015-09-16T15:02:20

In episode #269, Erika James, dean of Goizueta Business School at Emory University, is well-known for her research in the areas of crisis leadership and work...

It's long past time for investors to pay attention to Africa from 2015-09-02T06:17:09

In episode #268, Will Ortel and Melissa Cook, CFA, discuss why it’s critical for companies and investors to pay attention to the continent, where they can fruitfully devote their attention, and ...

Why Using Data on Your Own Behavior Is Key to Improving Investment Decision Making from 2015-08-19T12:53:21

In episode #267, Clare Flynn Levy is founder and CEO at Essentia Analytics, a software firm that allows fund managers to capture data about their own behavior so they can improve their investmen...

What It Takes to Win on Wall Street: Proven Strategies from 2015-08-05T08:15:02

In episode #266, Carla Harris, a managing director and vice chairman of global wealth management at Morgan Stanley and author of Expect to Win, explains the ...

The Biology of Risk Taking from 2015-07-29T12:48:25

In episode #265, John Coates, research fellow in neuroscience and finance at the University of Cambridge, researches the biology of risk taking and stress. Previously, he traded derivatives for ...

Macro Investing for all Seasons from 2015-07-15T08:55:59

In episode #264, Andreas J. Sauer, CFA, shares key characteristics of his approach to macro investing, which infers market expectations for both real growth and monet...

The Art and Science of Short-Selling from 2015-06-30T16:04:25

In episode #263, James Clunie, CFA, ASIP, a fund management director at Jupiter Asset Management, manages an absolute return fund with a global long/short in...

The Financial Crisis: Cause and Effects from 2015-06-17T01:53:59

In episode #262, Martin Wolf joins Robert Stammers, CFA, to discuss his newest book and his presentation at the 68th CFA Institute Annual Conference in Frankfurt, Germany. Wolf discusses the cau...

Geopolitics in the 21st Century: a New Paradigm Emerges from 2015-06-05T13:49:08

In episode #261, Philippa Malmgren makes the case for an emerging world order that is quite different from what we’ve known since the end of World War II.  In particular, she highlights developm...

Understanding Millennials and Money and the Implications for Financial Advisers from 2015-05-01T06:20:18

In episode #260, Patrick O’Shaughnessy, CFA, principal and portfolio manager at O’Shaughnessy Asset Management and author of Millennial Money, discusses how millennial investors are different fr...

What Financial Advisers and Small Firms Need to Know about Cyber Risk from 2015-04-17T12:39:59

In episode #259, Thomas D. Giachetti, chair of the securities practice at Stark & Stark, is a frequent speaker on the topic of cyber risk in financial services. Here he talks about po...

Helping Clients Plan for Retirement Living from 2015-03-31T15:29:06

In episode #258, Michael Finke, professor and director of retirement planning at Texas Tech University, discusses a number of new trends in longevity and why this is such an important part of re...

Asia: Global Growth Driver from 2015-03-18T10:43:11

In episode #257, Jim Walker, a leading economist and Founder of Asianomics Group Limited, evaluates the global economy from the perspective of investors with a focus on Asia and emerging markets...

Investing in SME: Role of the State from 2015-03-10T10:22:07

In episode #256, Abdulaziz B. Al Loughani explains the role of the state in development of small and medium-size enterprises in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Roubini: Unconventional Truth Six Years After the Global Financial Crisis from 2015-02-20T12:21:34

In episode #255, Nouriel Roubini explains why six years after the global financial crisis, reality has conti...

Entrepreneurship, Diversity, and Value Investing from 2015-02-02T11:56:49

In episode #254, Kim Shannon, CFA, president and chief investment officer at Sionna Investment Managers and an experienced value investor, discusses the lessons she learned in startin...

CEO Candor and Stock Price Performance from 2015-01-16T09:37:53

In episode #253, Laura Rittenhouse, CEO of Rittenhouse Rankings, conducts annual benchmark surveys of corporate communications, and has identified a link between the authenticity and ...

Climate Bonds Primer from 2014-12-30T15:19:55

In episode #252, Founder and CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative, Sean Kidney, provides a primer about climate bonds. This includes: what they are; how they are helping change the cli...

Investment Lessons from John Maynard Keynes from 2014-12-17T10:40:28

In episode #251, Elroy Dimson discusses his research on John Maynard Keynes, collectables, and indices, and draws out some investment lessons from the past.

Must Understand Demographic Trends from 2014-12-02T18:58:14

In episode #250, Rob Arnott discusses the many demographic headwinds confronted by the global economy and how they explain much of the post-Great Recession economic malaise.

Myths of Financial Theory and Emerging Markets from 2014-11-07T16:58:17

In episode #249, Jerome Booth argues that 80% of financial theory is not fit for purpose and describes how investors in the developed world cannot afford to ignore emerging markets. P...

Trends in Asian Wealth Management from 2014-10-28T03:51:11

In episode #248, There has been significant wealth accumulation in Asia in recent years. Vineet Vohra, CFA, of HSBC discusses trends and developments that are...

The GIPS Guidance Statement for Asset Owners from 2014-10-10T13:19:02

In episode #247, John P. Meier, CFA, discusses the newly released Guidance Statement on the Applicability of the GIPS Standards for Asset Owners, including the reasons behind issuing the guidanc...

The Pooled Fund Guidance Project from 2014-10-01T13:00

In episode #246, Ann Putallaz provides an update on the pooled funds guidance project, highlighting key issues for consideration during the guidance drafting process and discusses why such guida...

The Economics of Happiness and the Value of Prediction Markets from 2014-09-02T13:00

In episode #245, Justin Wolfers challenges the prevailing view that there is a limit to the happiness that money can buy.

The Value of Alternative Investments from 2014-08-20T13:00

In episode #244, Thomas R. Schneeweis questions the relevancy of modern portfolio theory and addresses common misconceptions associated with alternative investments.

A New Approach to Estimating Variations in the Equity Risk Premium from 2014-08-06T13:00

In episode #243, Dr. Katsunari Yamaguchi, CFA, president of Ibbotson Associates, Japan, has developed a new approach to estimating the equity risk premium that conveniently addresses its variati...

The Signal and The Noise: Making Sense of Big Data from 2014-07-23T13:00

In episode #242, We live in an era where we are deluged with data, what many refer to as the ‘era of big data’.

Tomas Sedlacek Highlights Hidden Moralism in Economic Models from 2014-07-09T13:00

In episode #241, Tomas Sedlacek examines the Old and New Testaments as well as ancient Greek and Roman myths that contain archetypal stories that he believes inform modern economic thinking.

Why Do Investment Managers Give Away Their Best Ideas? from 2014-07-02T13:00

In episode #240, Divya Narendra, CEO of SumZero, discusses the impact of online collaboration and crowdsourcing on the investment research process.

Unconstrained Bond Funds: The Future of Fixed Income Investing from 2014-06-13T13:00

In episode #239, The bond fund managed by Kathleen C. Gaffney, CFA, has an unconstrained mandate, allowing her to invest across asset classes and geographies. She discusses how she manages the r...

Lessons from the Financial Crisis of 2008 from 2014-05-30T13:00

In episode #238, Ron Rimkus, CFA, talks with Sheila C. Bair about her perspective on the financial crisis and the state of the financial system in 2014.

Debt: What's Wrong With It? from 2014-05-13T13:00

In episode #237, Paul Mills questions the conventional wisdom on debt.

A History of Finance and its Lessons for Modern Investors from 2014-04-30T13:00

In episode #236, Professor Adrian R. Bell is an expert in financial history. Listen to him discuss the origins of finance, its Medieval evolution, and, compare and contrast ancient and modern fi...

Asia or the West: Who Will Dominate the 21st Century? from 2014-04-17T13:00

In episode #235, Kishore Mahbubani explains why he believes that Asia will dominate the 21st century.

The Elder Care Imperative from 2014-04-02T13:00

In episode #234, Bernard Krooks, founding partner of the law firm Littman Krooks LLP and Chair of its Elder Law and Special Needs Department, explains what long-term care is, how it can be cover...

Financial Decision Making: The Key to Your Clients’ Retirement Security from 2014-03-06T13:00

In episode #232, William Reichenstein, CFA, explains the key concepts of tax-efficient investing and how it affects an investment decision. He also suggests easy adjustments that a wealth manage...

Can Germany Save the Eurozone? from 2014-02-12T13:00

In episode #231, Kai A. Konrad, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance, shares his views on the Eurozone including why Germany may not have the economic force necess...

The Devaluation of Money and Language from 2014-01-15T13:00

In episode #229, Dylan Grice, Director of Research at Edelweiss Holdings, explains the unintended consequences and implications of three decades of financial engineering by central bankers.

Value Investing from 2013-12-31T13:00

In episode #228, Scott M. Black explains his style of value investing, skills needed for success, what the future may hold for active management and tips on finding value in the art market.

Obstacles to Investing in Africa from 2013-12-19T13:00

In episode #227, Tendai Musikavanhu, CFA, shares his views on the obstacles to investing in Africa such as insufficient information, illiquid markets, limited investor protection, and a poor per...

Uniqueness of the Current Fixed Income Market from 2013-12-04T13:00

In episode #226, Thomas H. Atteberry, CFA, reveals solutions to some of the problems being faced by fixed income investors due to yield curve distortions caused by central banks.

Understand Alternative Investments from 2013-11-20T13:00

In episode #225, Globally recognized alternative investments expert discusses their importance for portfolio managers.

Stress at Work: A New Global Epidemic? from 2013-11-06T13:00

In episode #224, Cristina Daverio shares her insights into the risk associated with stress at work and what companies can do to help employees manage stress.

Exploring Hedge Funds: A Conversation with the Greenwich Roundtable from 2013-10-23T13:00

In episode #222, CFA Institute Managing director Kurt Schacht, CFA, talks with Greenwich Roundtable President Stephen McMenamin on the current state of the hedge fund industry.

Cutting Edge Earnings Estimates from 2013-10-14T13:00

In episode #223, Leigh Drogen, founder and CEO of Estimize, explains how Estimize uses cutting edge technology to improve earnings estimates by ensuring the estimates are based on merit and not ...

Enhanced ESG Disclosure and Long Term Investing in Europe from 2013-09-25T13:00

In episode #221, Steve Waygood explains European Commission's adoption of a proposal in April 2013 to enhance business transparency on environmental and social issues and the implications for lo...

Anthony Neoh on Fast-Tracking China's Financial Reforms: CNH, Qianhai, IPO, and Next-Generation QFII from 2013-09-11T13:00

In episode #220, Anthony Neoh, SC, former chief advisor to the China Securities Regulatory Commission and ex-chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, discusses the progress o...

Asian Family-Controlled Business Groups: Dynasty Planning and Leadership Transition Challenges from 2013-08-28T13:00

In episode #217, Dr. Joseph P. H. Fan has spent many years studying, researching and consulting with family-controlled business groups in Asia.

The Difference Between Model Ambiguity and Uncertainty from 2013-08-14T13:00

In episode #216, Nobel Prize Winner Thomas J. Sargent discusses his views on model ambiguity and how uncertainty over the correct choice of distribution plays a big part in the pricing of risk.

Meditation: One of the Most Meaningful Tools for Your Investment Toolkit from 2013-08-07T13:00

In episode #214, Ng Kok Song, adviser and chair of global investments at the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), discusses one of the most meaningful tools in his investment to...

A Conversation with Michael Woodford: A Whistleblower’s Role in Today’s World from 2013-07-31T13:00

In episode #215, Michael Woodford, former president and CEO of Olympus Corporation, is interviewed about his whistleblowing activities while serving at Olympus Corporation.

Singapore: The New Switzerland of Wealth Management? from 2013-07-24T13:00

In episode #212, Christopher Tan talks broadly about the wealth management industry in Singapore, including commission vs. fee-only advisors, establishing and maintaining trust with clients, and...

The Second Wave of Developing Economies from 2013-07-17T13:00

In episode #213, Economist Dambisa Moyo discusses her views on the transformative role emerging markets are playing in the global economy.

Some Neuroeconomics Tips for Improving Investment Decision Making from 2013-07-10T13:00

In episode #211, The Wall Street Journal's Jason Zweig interviews Duke University's Scott A. Huettel about the emerging field of neuroeconomics.

Good Governance Goes a Long Way for This Pension Fund from 2013-07-03T13:00

In episode #210, Jim Leech, president and chief executive officer at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, discusses the state of the pension fund industry.

The Behavior Gap from 2013-06-26T13:00

In episode #208, Carl Richards explores the role that emotions play in financial decisions. He explains the so-called behavior gap -- the distance between what we should do and what we actually ...

Demutualization of Stock Exchanges: The Case of Istanbul Stock Exchange from 2013-06-19T05:00

In episode #207, Dr. Ibrahim M. Turhan explains why and how Borsa Istanbul has demutualized and the implications for investors.

An Introduction to Impact Investing from 2013-06-12T13:00

In episode #209, Professor Harry Hummels explains impact investing and shares his insights on how and why impact investing is similar to and different from traditional investing.

The Hunt for Yield, the Municipal Bond Market, and Crossover Buyers from 2013-06-05T13:00

In episode #206, Cate Long provides an overview of the municipal bond market in terms of size and the primary holders of the debt.

Rise of the Shale Gas: Economic and Political Implications from 2013-05-29T05:00

In episode #205, Peter Zeihan shares his analysis of economic and political implications of the rise of shale gas production in North America.

Better Investment Decisions Under Uncertainty from 2013-05-22T13:00

In episode #204, Anil Gaba, Professor of Risk Management at INSEAD Business School, describes some of the challenges and solutions for investors of taking investment decisions under conditions o...

Improving Client Service, Increasing Philanthropic Capital: The Financial Adviser’s Role from 2013-05-15T13:00

In episode #203, Jim Coutré explains why supporting clients in their philanthropy can be a triple win, benefiting the client, the financial adviser’s practice, and society.

Challenges and Opportunities for Arab Securities Regulators from 2013-05-08T05:00

In episode #201, Jalil Tarif, secretary general at the Union for Arab Securities Authority, explains the challenges and opportunities facing the securities regulators in the Arab countries.

Investment Professionals in MENA Favor Political Stability and Good Governance from 2013-05-01T13:00

In episode #202, Dr. Bassem I. Awadallah provides expert commentary on some of the findings of CFA Institute survey of investment professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region ...

The Global Impact of the U.S. Shale Energy Boom from 2013-04-17T13:00

In episode #199, Robert Johnston addresses the prospects for the U.S. becoming a natural gas superpower and the global geopolitical and investment implications of the U.S. shale energy boom.

QFII, RQFII and the IPO Pipeline: A New Era for China A-Shares? from 2013-04-10T13:00

In episode #196, Mr. Anthony Yau, who has been managing portfolios in the A-shares market for several years at State Street Global Advisors as a senior portfolio manager and head of Asia emergin...

Modern Portfolio Theory and Behavioral Finance: The Mathematics of Turbulence from 2013-04-03T13:00

In episode #198, Kent Osband offers that the mathematics of turbulence provides a mathematical framework for bridging modern portfolio theory’s rationalism with behavioral finance’s irrationalis...

An Update on the Banking Industry with Michael L. Mayo, CFA from 2013-03-27T13:00

In episode #197, Michael L. Mayo, CFA, discusses the state of corporate governance, whether he expects to see more shareholder activism, and how breaking up the mega-banks would unlock value for...

Equity Market Outlook with Strategas’ Jason Trennert from 2013-03-20T05:00

In episode #195, Jason Trennert of Strategas offers his sometimes contrarian outlook for equity markets while sharing insights on the European currency crisis and the prospects for inflation.

Bank Credit Quality after the Great Recession: An Interview with an Insider’s Outsider from 2013-03-13T13:00

In episode #194, Kamal Mustafa discusses how best to examine and understand bank credit quality.

Dodd Frank Act: A New Paradigm for Family Offices from 2013-03-07T13:00

In episode #193, David Guin, a partner at Withers Bergman LLP, discusses the implications of the SEC’s new definition of family offices and explains what a good compliance policy should look lik...

Economics of the Arab Spring: Is Regional Integration MENA’s Best Option? from 2013-02-27T05:00

In episode #192, Dr. Adeel Malik explains why he thinks regional economic integration and a strong private sector are essential to address the economic challenges, such as youth unemployment, fa...

The Future of the MBA: Financial Professionals in a Changing World from 2013-02-20T13:00

In episode #190, Robert F. Bruner, Dean of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, discusses the evolution of the MBA program.

The Church of England as an Institutional Investor from 2013-02-13T05:00

In episode #191, Edward Mason shares his views on how the Church of England reflects its moral values in its investments as an institutional investor.

The Importance of Financial Crises: Past and Present from 2013-02-06T13:00

In episode #189, Robert F. Bruner discusses the importance of financial crises. He focuses on the importance of studying past crises in order to better understand and mitigate future crises.

Understanding India's Economy and Capital Markets: Past, Present, and Future from 2013-01-30T13:00

In episode #188, Satyajit Das, former banker and author of Traders, Guns, and Money, and Extreme Money, discusses and assesses India's recent reform efforts.

Making the Case for Equities from 2013-01-23T13:00

In episode #186, Jeremy J. Siegel asserts that historical asset class returns, the prospect for continued strength in corporate earnings, and current valuation levels all support the case for in...

Insights from an Indexing Pioneer from 2013-01-16T13:00

In episode #179, Gus Sauter reflects on the merits of passive and active investing, while sharing his thoughts on financial industry innovation.

The Future of the Wealth Management Industry from 2013-01-09T05:00

In episode #185, Sebastian Dovey explains the importance of a deeper understanding of the client, the implications of the digital revolution, the cross-cultural influences on client profile, and...

Insights into Investing in Africa from 2012-12-19T05:00

In episode #183, Dr. Nkosana Moyo shares some of the longer term political-economic developments taking place in Africa and explains why he believes the perception of risks in Africa is worse th...

Key Macroeconomic Risks and Portfolio Management Implications from 2012-12-13T13:00

In episode #181, Campbell Harvey discusses the limitations of quantitative easing in today's macroeconomic environment. His analysis has implications for the role of commodities, specifically go...

How Experience Determines Financial Risk Preferences from 2012-12-05T05:00

In episode #184, Joachim Klement examines the role of personal experiences in determining financial risk preferences among investors, and how this can help financial advisers.

An Options Approach to Analyzing and Managing Macro-Financial Risk from 2012-12-03T13:00

In episode #178, Nobel laureate Robert C. Merton challenges traditional models used by investors to measure sovereign and financial system credit risk, while proposing an alternative framework.

Global Geopolitics: Identifying Sources of Risk and Understanding Market-Moving Turmoil from 2012-11-14T13:00

In episode #180, Willis Sparks discussed whether we are likely to see more market-moving turmoil around the globe over the next decade and why geopolitics is increasingly becoming a factor in in...

Eurozone Crisis: Is the End in Sight? from 2012-11-07T05:00

In episode #182, Wolfgang Münchau discusses the current state of the Eurozone crisis and potential resolutions. He explains potential implications of a breakup and the costs and benefits to vari...

Crush of Debt Threatens First World from 2012-10-31T13:00

In episode #176, Lacy H. Hunt examines research that demonstrates how current levels of first world debt threaten to cause an economic catastrophe unless action is taken soon.

Finding Investments in a Low Yield Environment from 2012-10-31T13:00

In episode #177, Leo J. de Bever discusses ways of finding global investment opportunities in the current low yield environment.

ETFs and Other ETPs: Key Global Trends and Industry Outlook for the Asia-Pacific Region from 2012-10-17T13:00

In episode #175, Deborah A. Fuhr discusses the landscape and key trends in the global ETF/ETP industry as well as the recently implemented RQFII scheme in China and other developments in the Asi...

Overcoming Key Challenges in Portfolio Management: Fat Tails, Downside Risk, Equity Risk Premium, and Trade Execution from 2012-10-10T13:00

In episode #173, Dr. Peng Chen, CEO Asia (ex-Japan) at Dimensional Fund Advisors, a firm noted for its collaboration with Nobel laureates and top financial economists, discusses the latest devel...

Fixed Income in a Prolonged Low-Interest Environment from 2012-10-03T13:00

In episode #174, With interest rates so low, and a Fed determined to keep them low for a prolonged period, does it make sense to allocate money to fixed income securities right now?

The Value of Constructive Dissonance from 2012-09-26T08:00

In episode #172, John Linehan, CFA, describes his firm’s investment philosophy and the value of "constructive dissonance," and discusses why maintaining a global perspective is more important th...

Key Trends and Issues for Financial Advisers from 2012-09-19T08:00

In episode #171, Michael Kitces discusses some of the key issues and trends for financial advisers, including the looming fiscal cliff and the potential for tax rates to rise significantly in th...

Value Manager Focused on Free Cash Flow from 2012-09-12T13:00

In episode #170, Sam Peters, CFA, discusses his firm’s free cash flow-based approach to valuation, and the challenges and opportunities in today’s stock market.

Analyst Risks and Pitfalls: Best Practices for Investment Research from 2012-09-05T13:00

In episode #168, Jeremy Bolland discusses the best practices for banks, brokerages, and research analysts for the production and dissemination of investment research, as well as the regulatory l...

Marc Faber: Money Printing Bad, Hard Assets Good from 2012-08-29T13:00

In episode #167, Marc Faber, editor of "The Gloom, Boom and Doom Report", speaks about his views on money printing, inflation, central banking, China, the Eurozone, and the Fed’s monetary policy...

Ethical Behavior in the Investment Industry from 2012-08-22T13:00

In episode #165, John R. Boatright discusses the ethical issues facing investment professionals in the investment industry and how to manage them.

Venture Capital: Excess Capital Meets Revolution in Software from 2012-08-17T13:00

In episode #166, Chris Douvos of Venture Investment Associates speaks about the evolution of the venture capital industry.

Investing Globally: The Rise of the Middle Class from 2012-08-08T13:00

In episode #164, John P. Calamos, Sr., discusses the rise of the middle class in emerging markets and what investors in these markets should focus on.

Pension Finance with Barton Waring from 2012-07-25T13:00

In episode #163, Learn ways that defined benefit funds can be modified to provide adequate benefits for employees and acceptable cost for employers.

Daniel Kahneman Discusses the Past and Future of Behavioral Finance Research from 2012-07-19T13:00

In episode #158, Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman discusses behavioral finance with Ashvin Chhabra, including what insight the discipline can lend to the global financial crisis and the direction ...

Why Emotional Intelligence Is Critical to Your Success from 2012-07-10T13:00

In episode #162, Demonstrating proficiency in emotional intelligence is a critical skill set that is in demand across all roles in the investment industry. Why is this the case, are there challe...

Hedge Funds: A Stabilizing Force for the Financial System from 2012-07-03T13:00

In episode #161, Sebastian Mallaby makes the case that hedge funds are important providers of liquidity to financial markets and not a destabilizing threat to the financial system.

The State of Lie Detection in Finance from 2012-06-29T13:00

In episode #150, Dr. Maria Hartwig, a deception and lying behavior expert, discusses the state of lie detection in finance. She also reviews important lie detection research and what the future ...

Key Principles for Successful Private Client Investing from 2012-06-27T13:00

In episode #160, Dean A. Junkans, CFA, discusses the most interesting and most surprising results of a recent survey of 500 individual investors.

Fatal Conceit: What the Fed Imagines It Can Design from 2012-06-15T13:00

In episode #159, Gary P. Brinson, CFA, discusses the impact that the Federal Reserve's prolonged low-rate environment is having on plan sponsors. He argues that we are observing Hayek's fatal co...

Risks and Opportunities in the MENA Economies from 2012-06-06T13:00

In episode #155, Dr. George Abed, Senior Counsellor and Director for Africa and Middle East at the IIF, discusses the economic and political transition taking place among the Arab countries arou...

Driving Forces in Currency Markets and the Renminbi from 2012-05-30T13:00

In episode #157, Professor Avinash D. Persaud followed and traded the currency markets for many years at UBS, J.P. Morgan, and other institutions. He shares the insight he accumulated and discus...

Consumption vs. Investment: The Gigantic Task of Rebalancing the Chinese Economy and the Investment Implications from 2012-05-23T13:00

In episode #156, Professor Patrick Chovanec discusses the economic and investment implications involved in rebalancing the Chinese economy. He touches upon the current economic climate in light ...

Free Markets in Russia from 2012-05-16T13:00

In episode #152, John T. Connor discusses how Russia’s markets are more open and free than commonly thought. He also discusses the growth of the investable universe of companies over the past 15...

China: Nothing Is Investable, but Everything Is Tradable! from 2012-05-02T13:00

In episode #151, Fraser Howie discusses fundamental issues with China’s banking system. Specifically, he explains China’s continual creation of superficial solutions to problems, which often fai...

Dark Pools and Market Transparency from 2012-04-30T13:00

In episode #154, Frédéric Romand discusses the role of dark pools and their relative merits and drawbacks in the context of equity market investing. The importance of transparency and informatio...

The MENA Economy: One Year after the Arab Spring from 2012-04-25T13:00

In episode #153, Henry T. Azzam shares his views on economic prospects of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region one year after the Arab Spring.

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly of Target-Date Retirement Funds from 2012-04-18T13:00

In episode #148, Thomas M. Idzorek, CFA, discusses the problems associated with benchmarking these instruments and outlines a glide path stability score. Although target-date retirement funds ar...

Defining, Motivating, and Achieving Client Engagement from 2012-04-11T13:00

In episode #149, Julie Littlechild discusses how enhancing client engagement can support referrals and how to increase the likelihood that your clients become your most ardent advocates.

A New Take on Behavioral Finance from 2012-04-04T13:00

In episode #147, Greg B. Davies explains the concept of behavioralizing finance and the implications for the wealth management industry.

Best Practices in Managing Outliers in the Investment Industry from 2012-03-28T13:00

In episode #145, Keith Robinson provides practical advice on how to identify outliers, discusses the impacts they can have on a firm’s culture, and offers best practices and strategies in managi...

India's Opportunities in Tomorrow's World from 2012-03-21T13:00

In episode #146, Clint R. Laurent discusses how the resolution of sovereign debt problems in the United States and the Eurozone will affect economic activity and the flows of trade and finance a...

Trends in Algorithmic Trading and Developments in Asia from 2012-03-14T13:00

In episode #144, Giorgio Valente discusses recent trends in algorithmic and high frequency trading and related developments in the Asia Pacific region.

Turning Colleagues into Partners in Complying with the GIPS Standards from 2012-03-08T13:00

In episode #128, Ann F. Putallaz, CIPM, discusses the role of an investment performance leader, or GIPS champion, within a GIPS compliant firm.

Global Demographic Trends and Investment Opportunities in Africa from 2012-02-29T13:00

In episode #139, Richard Hokenson discusses the investment implications of global demographic trends and the investment opportunities these trends represent for Africa.

India: Rediscovery and Investment Outlook from 2012-02-22T13:00

In episode #143, Lord Meghnad Desai discusses his "rediscovered" historical perspective on India as well as the Indian economy, capital markets, and its people going forward and the implications...

New Tool for Bond Managers: Leveraging on Equity Market Analysis to Outperform? from 2012-02-15T13:00

In episode #140, Dan diBartolomeo discusses how bond managers can leverage information in equity markets to improve performance.

Trends in Investment Reporting and Challenges in Performance Reporting to Private Wealth Clients from 2012-02-08T13:00

In episode #138, James M. Edmonds, CFA, sheds light on the intricacies and challenges of performance reporting for high-net-worth investors and financial advisers.

Selecting and Implementing a Fixed-Income Attribution System from 2012-02-02T13:00

In episode #130, Ralf Hudert, CIPM, discusses practical issues selecting and implementing a fixed-income attribution system.

The Benefits of Complying with the GIPS Standards from 2012-01-25T13:00

In episode #125, Iain W. McAra provides insight into the many benefits gained by firms claiming compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS).

The New Normal, Cap-Weighted Indexing, and Passive Strategies in Europe and Asia from 2012-01-18T13:00

In episode #137, Lower expectations for economic growth and capital markets returns stem from increasing indebtedness and deficits, as well as from demographic trends in the "New Normal." Jason ...

The Case for Investing in Africa from 2012-01-11T13:00

Clifford D. Mpare, CFA, discusses which African nations have the most improved macro environments and how these factors can support equity investments. Mr. Mpare also explores valuation of African ...

ROE The Wrong Performance Measure for Banks (Take 15 Series) from 2011-12-28T13:00

In episode #132, Robert Jenkins cites the flaws in the traditional Return on Equity (ROE) measure in measuring bank financial performance and proposes some much needed alternatives.

How Much Is the Financial Sector Contributing to the Real Economy? from 2011-12-21T13:00

In episode #133, Roger Bootle shares his views on concerns about the relative size of pay and performance in the financial sector as well as what needs to be done to address these concerns.

Valuation: Lessons Learned from the Crisis from 2011-12-15T13:00

In episode #135, Steven J. Sherman discusses the role of the International Valuation Standards Council and how it differs from that of the accounting standard setters.

Evolution of Risk Reporting: What’s Next? from 2011-11-30T13:00

In episode #129, Frances Barney, CFA, reveals the latest trends in risk reporting, which lead to increased transparency and control exposures.

Evaluating Performance Attributions and New Models to Measure Risk from 2011-11-16T13:00

In episode #127, Carl R. Bacon, CIPM, a performance measurement specialist, discusses the evolution of performance attribution, the latest developments in performance measurement, and the issue ...

Applying Institutional Principles in the Wealth Management Industry from 2011-11-09T13:00

In episode #126, What can the private client advisory arena learn from the institutional business? David B. Smith, CFA, draws on a career straddling the private wealth and institutional worlds t...

Incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance Standards in Emerging Market Companies from 2011-11-01T13:00

In episode #124, Helga Birgden discusses responsible investing practices in Asia Pacific and makes a comparison with those in Europe and North America. She also addresses the latest trends in ES...

Is Liquidity the Missing Equity Investment Style? from 2011-10-26T13:00

In episode #123, Roger Ibbotson argues that a liquidity strategy meets the criteria for a legitimate and sustainable style with clear performance advantages.

Why Is Leadership Critical to Your and Your Firm’s Success? from 2011-10-19T13:00

In episode #121, James Ware, CFA, discusses the importance of leadership skills in the investment industry in light of the recent global financial crisis, how firm culture contributes to (or det...

Rebalancing: What’s Next for the China Growth Story? from 2011-10-12T13:00

In episode #120, Michael Pettis reviews the growth track record of China over the past decades and discusses how rebalancing from an investment and export driven economy to a more consumption fo...

Global Investing in the New World Order from 2011-10-05T13:00

In episode #122, With much of the developed world in a sovereign debt crisis, what implications will this have on your portfolio risk profile, benchmark, and asset allocation? Having spent his e...

High-Frequency Trading, Flow Toxicity, and the Flash Crash from 2011-09-29T13:00

In episode #119, Maureen O'Hara discusses high-frequency markets, algorithmic trading, flow toxicity, and differential access to price information in Asia, as well as the flash crash and market ...

Sovereign Credit Risk and Market Turmoil: Challenges for China's Economic Policies from 2011-09-26T13:00

In episode #118, Jing Ulrich discusses the economic situation in China, the challenges for policymakers, the development of China's capital markets, and the management of trillions of dollars of...

Lower Volatility and Higher Yield with Options from 2011-09-14T13:00

In episode #117, Matthew T. Moran discusses using options and futures to manage risk and improve income.

Superior Risk Management through Value Investing from 2011-09-07T13:00

In episode #116, Charles K. Bobrinskoy describes how Ariel Investments puts Buffett value investing principles to work.

Ethics in Investment Management from 2011-08-31T13:00

Industry expert Marianne M. Jennings discusses the ethical issues present in the financial crisis including the seven signs of ethical collapse, cross-cultural differences in ethics, and what un...

Rogers of Ariel Investments Is Bullish on Equities from 2011-08-24T13:00

In episode #114, John W. Rogers, Jr. discusses his 30 years of investment experience and compares today's markets with those of the early 1980s.

How Are Asian Financial Institutions Impacted by Changing Accounting and Regulatory Regimes? from 2011-08-17T13:00

In episode #113, Yin Toa Lee, CFA, reviews the new global regulatory initiatives and changing accounting standards and their business impacts on Asian financial institutions.

Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator: Simplifying or Over-Simplifying Risk? from 2011-08-10T13:00

In episode #112, Paul D. Kaplan, CFA, shares his analysis of the Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI) that has been introduced by the European Commission for investment funds as a part of ...

Wall Street Revalued from 2011-08-03T13:00

In episode #111, Andrew Smithers discusses why the U.S. equity market is currently overvalued and argues that central banks should be encouraging a reduction in debt levels and quality growth ov...

The Latin American Investment Climate from 2011-07-20T13:00

In episode #109, Melvin Escudero discusses some of the elements that will be critical for Latin America's continued growth into the future.

The Gold Standard: Is It an Option? from 2011-07-13T13:00

In episode #108, John Authers discusses the merits of returning to the gold standard and offers some potential alternatives.

Geopolitical Joust from 2011-07-07T13:00

In episode #107, As the globalization of the investment profession continues and international uncertainty abounds, geopolitical risks are growing in importance. Pippa Malmgren examines these ri...

The Investment Philosophy of a Seasoned Investor from 2011-06-29T13:00

In episode #106, Felix Zulauf shares his investment philosophy and his views on the Euro and investing in gold.

Demographic Trends and Their Investment Implications from 2011-06-20T13:00

In episode #105, Dr. Amlan Roy discusses the implications of demographic trends for geographic regions, countries, and industries.

Sustainability and Pension Fund Investing from 2011-06-15T13:00

In episode #104, Roger Urwin discusses the concept of sustainability as it applies to pension fund investing.

Failures and Successes of Wall Street from 2011-06-08T13:00

In episode #103, Roger Lowenstein discusses the continued importance of Wall Street, but takes issue with abusive practices that led to asset bubbles and costly bailouts.

Hedge Fund Alpha: Where to Find It and How to Capture It from 2011-05-31T13:00

In episode #102, Clifford S. Asness addresses issues regarding hedge funds, including the different risk and reward profiles of various strategies, the never-ending quest for alpha, and the grow...

ESG Data and the Investment Process from 2011-05-25T13:00

In episode #096, Curtis Ravenel discusses the use of environmental, social, and governance factors in the investment management process and the data currently available in these areas.

Managing an Investment Management Firm from 2011-05-18T13:00

In episode #101, Howard Marks, CFA, discusses his widely read client memos, his core investment philosophy, and strategies for making sure culture and philosophy at his firm are properly aligned...

The Proper Role of the Fed from 2011-05-11T13:00

In episode #100, William Poole discusses the history of the Federal Reserve in the United States and the evolution of its mandates over time.

Geopolitical Risks and Trends from 2011-05-04T13:00

In episode #098, Kevin Kajiwara discusses the global investment implications of current geopolitical trends and risks.

The Power behind Investing in Alternative Energy from 2011-04-27T13:00

In episode #099, Russell Read, CFA, discusses the changing dynamics and where the opportunities lie for alternative energy.

Japan: Change in a Time of Crisis from 2011-04-22T13:00

In episode #094, Yasuhiro Oshima, CFA, gives his thoughts on Japan's recovery from the recent earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crises.

Incorporating Family Dynamics into a Wealth Manager's Advisory Process from 2011-04-20T13:00

In episode #097, Lisa Gray discusses the importance of incorporating family dynamics into the advisory process.

The Proper Role of Art in an Investment Portfolio from 2011-04-13T13:00

In episode #095, The allure of investing in art is compelling to many investors, but is unfamiliar territory to many financial advisers. Jeffrey Horvitz discusses the pros and cons of adding art...

Risk and Portfolio Management from 2011-04-06T13:00

In episode #093, Attilio Meucci, CFA, offers a systematic approach to risk and portfolio management and describes some of the challenges and tradeoffs investors face when it comes to controlling...

Reflections on Decision Making and Counterintuition from 2011-03-31T13:00

In episode #090, Michael J. Mauboussin discusses the role of technical competence, "counterintuition," and the application of multiple mental models to the discipline of financial analysis.

Incorporating ESG Data in the Investment Process from 2011-03-23T13:00

In episode #092, Michelle Clayman, CFA, discusses incorporating non-financial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data in the investment process.

Free Cash Flow and the Cost of Equity Capital from 2011-03-16T13:00

In episode #089, Kenneth S. Hackel, CFA, author of the book Security Valuation and Risk Analysis, challenges traditional thinking on important concepts like the cost of capital ...

Equity Risk Premiums from 2011-03-10T13:00

In episode #091, Clifford S. Asness discusses a recent roundtable meeting on the equity risk premium (ERP) where forecasts for the future ERP were below historical levels.

Compensation Discussion and Analysis Template from 2011-03-02T13:00

In episode #088, Kurt Schacht, CFA, discusses the new CFA Institute Compensation Discussion and Analysis Template.

Hedge Fund Leverage from 2011-02-23T13:00

In episode #087, Andrew Ang analyzes the use of leverage in hedge funds including the high and low ranges in leverage, which strategies employ more leverage, and how the levels of leverage have ...

Criticisms of Traditional DCF Analysis from 2011-02-16T13:00

In episode #086, Professor Aswath Damodaran discusses current approaches to valuation, particularly discounted cash flow valuation.

Value Investing Perspectives from 2011-02-02T13:00

In episode #084, Matthew B. McLennan, CFA, discusses his firm's utilization of classic Graham and Dodd investing principles and shares his perspectives on the current opportunities and risks in ...

Behavioral Finance Compared to Efficient Markets from 2011-01-26T13:00

In episode #085, Christopher Malloy contrasts the efficient market hypothesis and behavioral finance and discusses how investors can think about an inefficient market.

Best Practices in Fund Management from 2011-01-19T13:00

In episode #083, Daniel Broby, FSIP, discusses some of the best practices in the fund management industry today, the importance of fiduciary responsibility, and the role of codes of conduct.

Opportunities and Challenges in Eastern European Markets from 2011-01-12T13:00

In episode #082, Lars Christensen discusses central and eastern European markets and compares them with other emerging markets.

The Risk Factors and Economic Impact behind Commercial and Sovereign Debt from 2011-01-05T13:00

In episode #134, Stephen G. Cecchetti discusses commercial bank leverage, calculating risk weightings, and the long-term effects of excessive sovereign debt.

The State of European Banks and Credit Markets after the Financial Crisis from 2010-12-29T13:00

In episode #081, Matt King discusses how recent regulation affects credit investors and markets, noting that these are palliatives that are overshadowed by huge debt accumulation.

Convergence of Accounting Standards from 2010-12-21T13:00

In episode #080, Karl Debenham shares his views on the benefits and implications of the convergence of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Stand...

The Role of Family Governance in Private Wealth Management from 2010-12-14T13:00

In episode #079, Barbara Hauser discusses the kinds of families that can benefit from a formalized governance structure and discusses key considerations when implementing a family governance pla...

How the Corruption of Capitalism Is Affecting the Economic and Capital Markets Outlook from 2010-12-06T13:00

In episode #078, Richard Duncan discusses the corruption of capitalism, the secular decline of developed economies, and how global imbalances are destabilizing the world economy.

Family Governance and Intergenerational Planning in Asia from 2010-12-02T13:00

In episode #077, Dr. Roger King reviews characteristics and complexities of Asian wealth-owning families and the role of family governance in preserving family relationships.

Considerations in Emerging Market Debt Investing from 2010-11-12T13:00

In episode #076, Kristin J. Ceva, CFA, discusses how emerging market debt fits into a global portfolio from the perspectives of risk, return, and correlation.

Applying Asset Liability Management to Private Wealth Management from 2010-11-12T13:00

In episode #074, Dan diBartolomeo discusses how pension fund managers have long used asset-liability management (ALM) to manage pension assets.

Lessons from Japan's Balance Sheet Recession from 2010-11-04T13:00

In episode #075, Richard Koo discusses effects on Japan's economic growth and policy responses from the real estate bubble that burst in Japan 20 years ago.

Developments and Opportunities in the Emerging Markets Fund Management Industry from 2010-10-29T13:00

In episode #073, Aaron Low, CFA, describes development in the industry in these emerging markets, including the evolution of different business models and prospects for hedge funds.

Applying Capital Management Concepts in Managing Wealth from 2010-10-22T13:00

In episode #062, Michael Syn discusses the basic concepts of capital management and why it is important in wealth management. He offers a fresh perspective on asset allocation as it relates to m...

Risk Management in Fund of Funds Portfolios from 2010-10-07T13:00

In episode #071, Peter D.A. Stein, CFA, discusses the fallout from the endowment model investment approach of heavily relying on illiquid alternative investments.

Faith-Consistent Investing from 2010-10-07T13:00

In episode #072, Séamus P. Finn shares his views on faith-consistent investing in the Christian tradition.

U.S. Residential Real Estate Markets and Financing from 2010-09-27T13:00

In episode #070, Michael Lustig discusses the state of the U.S. residential real estate market and the future of residential mortgage securitization finance including the role of Fannie Mae and ...

Low Volatility Equity Portfolios from 2010-09-20T13:00

In episode #069, Roger Clarke discusses his research into the returns of low volatility vs. high volatility portfolios.

Rethinking Risk and Diversification from 2010-09-07T13:00

In episode #060, Scott Welch discusses whether diversification failed, the best way to manage risk, and the future of the Yale endowment model.

Investing in Farmland from 2010-09-02T13:00

In episode #059, Shonda Warner discusses the prospects for the agriculture industry, how to invest in farmland, and risks in the farmland sector.

After-Tax Mutual Fund Reporting from 2010-08-30T13:00

Doug S. Rogers, CFA, discusses the history of after-tax mutual fund reporting, and the basics of pre- and post-liquidation reporting, and how to use after-tax reporting in making investment decisions.

Sensible Decumulation Strategies from 2010-08-27T13:00

In episode #068, Robert N. Gordon discusses retirement withdrawal strategies and tax considerations, as well as other questions that remain unanswered.

The Role of Frontier Equity Markets in Portfolio Management from 2010-08-23T13:00

In episode #067, Cliff Quisenberry, CFA, discusses the risk and return characteristics of frontier equity markets and their role in a diversified portfolio.

Volatility and Tax-Aware Investment Management from 2010-08-19T13:00

In episode #044, Paul Bouchey, CFA, discusses the effect of volatility on long-term capital accumulation and the implications for active tax-management and tax-aware passive portfolio management...

How to Deal with Irate Clients from 2010-08-16T13:00

In episode #066, Richard L. Peterson provides a medical and emotional description of irate clients and discusses techniques for dealing with them and how advisors should frame solutions.

Information Exchange in Global Private Banking from 2010-08-12T13:00

In episode #065, Philip Marcovici discusses the implications of increased cross-border information exchanges, the forces driving bank secrecy, and how to regularize a client's tax situation.

Family Offices: Trends and Success Factors from 2010-08-09T13:00

In episode #064, Laird Pendleton discusses recent trends and changes in multi- and single-family offices and regional differences between the two models.

Identifying Accounting Shenanigans from 2010-08-06T13:00

In episode #063, Howard Schilit reviews a few cases of accounting fraud and discusses techniques on how to identify accounting irregularities.

Estimating Market Volatility with Sentiment Data from 2010-08-02T13:00

In episode #057, Dan diBartelomeo discusses how to estimate market sentiment and how to incorporate it into portfolio management and use it to estimate volatility.

Geopolitics and Investing from 2010-07-30T13:00

In episode #056, Ian Bremmer discusses the geopolitics of the BRIC nations, the Greek debt crisis, and the dramatic global political change over the last 18 months.

Analyzing Hedge Funds from 2010-07-26T13:00

In episode #058, Ted Seides, CFA, discusses hedge funds, due diligence, and quantitative/qualitative issues with hedge fund selection.

Applying Financial Engineering to Wealth Management from 2010-07-19T13:00

In episode #055, Zvi Bodie discusses a new starting point for evaluating client needs and approaching wealth management as an exercise in risk management.

Benjamin Graham: Building a Profession from 2010-07-12T13:00

In episode #054, Rodney Sullivan, CFA, discusses with Jason Zweig a new collection of articles written by Ben Graham.

Give Us (Earnings) Guidance from 2010-06-21T13:00

In episode #053, Vahan Janjigian, CFA, discusses why efforts to curb earnings guidance are misguided and how best to provide guidance.

Portfolio Management through Time: Transaction Costs, Rebalancing, and Taxes from 2010-06-21T13:00

In episode #052, Scott Stewart, CFA, discusses main elements of portfolio shortfall and transaction costs and the impact of rising tax rates.

Issues in Risk Management from 2010-06-14T13:00

In episode #051, Richard Bookstaber discusses risk management issues such as liquidity risk, fat tails, and challenges with correlation.

Emerging Markets and International Capital Flows from 2010-06-11T13:00

In episode #046, Tarun Ramadorai discusses the difference between current credit crisis and Asian financial crisis as regarding emerging economies.

Insights on Human Behavior and Markets from 2010-06-07T13:00

In episode #050, Dan Ariely discusses Behavioral Economics vs. Rational Economics and the future directions of economic research.

Private Equity after the Credit Crisis from 2010-06-04T13:00

In episode #042, Tim Jenkinson discusses the drying up of bank financing, difficulty in exiting investments, and the shift in balance of power within the private equity asset class.

Exchange-Traded Funds: What Investors Need to Know from 2010-06-02T13:00

In episode #049, Mark Armbruster, CFA, discusses what makes ETFs different from mutual funds and the advantages and disadvantages of ETFs.

Asset Liability Management in Private Wealth from 2010-05-25T13:00

In episode #048, Noël Amenc discusses current private wealth management practices and how they can take into account a client's specific concerns regarding risk management, spending objectives, ...

Strategic Wealth Management in Asia and Europe from 2010-05-25T13:00

In episode #047, Stuart Lucas, CFA, discusses the wealth strategist and strategic wealth management principles applicable in the European and Asian contexts.

Hedge Fund Due Diligence after Madoff from 2010-05-14T13:00

In episode #045,François Lhabitant discusses if it is possible to prevent another Madoff-like scandal by means of better due diligence.

Risk Return Efficiency of Equity Benchmarks from 2010-05-07T13:00

In episode #041,Felix Goltz discusses why cap-weighted equity benchmarks are not risk–return efficient portfolios and alternatives to current cap-weighted equity benchmarks.

Applying Behavioral Finance to Personal Investment Management from 2010-04-28T13:00

In episode #040, Harold Evensky discusses how behavioral biases affect individual decision making and techniques for illustrating these behavior patterns to clients.

A View into Distressed Mortgage Credit from 2010-04-26T13:00

In episode #039, Randy Appleyard discusses the landscape of non-agency MBS after the financial crisis and how mortgage finance will evolve in the future.

Sovereign Wealth Funds Sourced by Oil Revenue from 2010-04-19T13:00

In episode #038, Bernd Scherer discusses sovereign wealth funds (SWF) sourced by oil revenue and the impact uncertainty of oil reserves has on asset allocation by SWFs.

Sustainability and Investing from 2010-04-16T13:00

In episode #037, Cary Krosinsky discusses companies that embody sustainability and speaks about the future of sustainability and investing.

Entrepreneurial Stewardship and Selling the Family Business from 2010-04-14T13:00

In episode #036, Stuart Lucas, CFA, discusses inter-generational dynasty planning and entrepreneurial stewardship.

Bank Loans: Risk, Return, and the Future of the Asset Class from 2010-04-12T13:00

In episode #035, Paul Travers discusses leveraged loans and the bank loan asset class.

Trade Management from 2010-04-09T13:00

In episode #034, Theodore R. Aronson, CFA, discusses issues with regulation, trade management in different asset classes, and how trading has become more sophisticated.

Asset Allocation for Taxable Private Clients from 2010-04-07T13:00

In episode #033, Gordon B. Fowler, Jr. discusses how a wealth manager should approach asset allocation and the role of index funds and alternative assets in a private client portfolio.

After-Tax Performance Benchmarks: The Australian Experience from 2010-04-05T13:00

In episode #032, Jamie Perrett explains what a tax-adjusted index is and how the Australian experience influenced and motivated the design of after-tax indices.

Stimulus, Liquidity, and Bubbles: Is China Leading the Global Economic Recovery? from 2010-04-02T13:00

In episode #031, Jie Gan evaluates China's role in the global economy.

Derivatives: Past, Present, and Future from 2010-03-26T13:00

In episode #030, Philip Gocke discusses growth in US and non-US derivatives markets, the impact of the crisis on derivatives use, regulation changes, and the future of derivatives use.

Behavioral Finance: What Can Investors Learn from Their Mistakes? from 2010-03-19T13:22

In episode #029, Jason Zweig discusses how investor goals should be pursued instead of focusing on risk tolerance and practical applications of behavioral finance.

Unintended Consequences of U.S. Tax Changes from 2010-03-12T13:22

In episode #028, Robert Gordon discusses the changes to U.S. estate tax law, challenges with formula based wills, and the intricacies of deductibility of interest.

Equity Market Inefficiency from 2010-01-22T13:20

In episode #026, Robert Haugen discusses the changes fundamental factors that drive stock price performance, components of equity risk, and equity market inefficiency.

Advances in Asset Allocation from 2010-01-11T13:20

In episode #025, Lionel Martellini discusses the changes have taken place in investment management approaches and how asset allocation and risk management related to each other.

Equity Investing for 2010 from 2009-12-18T13:20

In episode #024, Steven M. Galbraith discusses the following: Equity values in the current economic environment -- Elevated money market balances -- Market strategies for 2010.

Asset Backed Securities: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? from 2009-11-25T13:20

In episode #023, Bob K. Behal, CFA, and David Van Ommeren discuss the following: Dislocation in asset-backed securities markets during the financial crisis -- ABS markets that are working on the...

TIPS Overview and Strategies from 2009-11-12T15:20

In episode #022, Kenneth E. Volpert, CFA, discusses the following: TIPs mechanics -- Strategies used by active managers with TIPs -- Where are real rates versus history -- Inflation and TIPs per...

What are Sovereign Wealth Funds? from 2009-10-21T15:00

In episode #021, George Hoguet, CFA, discusses the following: Historical development of sovereign wealth funds -- Role of sovereign wealth funds during the financial crisis -- Importance of sove...

Sukuk: Concepts and Applications from 2009-08-01T15:19

In episode #020, Richard T. de Belder discusses the following: What are Sukuk? -- Are Sukuk similar to asset backed securities? -- What are some of the current Sheriah issues facing Sukuk?

Global Equity Investing from 2009-07-15T16:19

In episode #018, Erik B. Granade, CFA, discusses the following: Global Equity valuation, how the credit crisis has affected global markets, and risks associated with Global Equity investing.

Understanding Sustainable Investing from 2009-07-01T16:18

In episode #018, Nick Robins discusses the following: What is sustainable investing and how is it different from ethical or socially responsible investing? -- What asset classes are covered by s...

Risk Management and Tax-Aware Portfolio Strategies for Private Clients from 2009-06-15T16:18

In episode #017, David M. Stein discusses portfolio and tax management in the context of the current market environment. He describes: Limitations of diversification and risk management strategi...

Understanding Negative Screening by Islamic Equity Indexes and Funds from 2009-06-02T16:18

In episode #016, Shaykh Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo discusses the screening process used by Islamic (Shari'a compliant) equity indexes and funds. In addition, Mr. DeLorenzo describes how a company dee...

The EVA Framework and the Current Economy from 2008-12-09T16:11

In episode #015, Joel M. Stern explains the origins and applications of EVA. In addition, Mr. Stern describes the current market conditions, the collapse of the comparative advantage period, and...

An Introduction to Islamic Finance from 2008-10-30T17:31

In episode #014, Usman Hayat, CFA, discusses the fundamentals of Islamic finance and its implications for institutional and private investors. 

Economic Observations from Bloomberg News' Editor-at-Large from 2008-10-16T15:31

In episode #013, Thomas R. Keene discusses Federal Reserve policy, economic uncertainty, and the changing risk appetite of the market. 

Counterparty Risk in Credit Derivatives2 from 2008-09-17T16:31

In episode #012, Adam Litke discusses the problem of counterparty risk in credit derivatives and provides possible solutions including a clearing house for derivatives trades. 

Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors at Listed Companies: A Manual for Investors from 2008-07-17T15:31

In episode #011, Matt Orsagh, CFA, CIPM, discusses the report recently released by the CFA Institute Centre for Financial Market Integrity entitled "Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors...

Performance Issues in Private Equity from 2008-04-15T15:30

In episode #010, Ludovic Phalippou discusses the problems with internal rates of return as the performance metric of choice in the world of private equity. 

Hedge Fund Demand for Equity Tranches in CDOs from 2008-03-28T16:31

In episode #009, Shishir M. Udani, CFA, discusses hedge fund demand for equity tranches in CDOs. Please visit http://www.cfawebcasts.org/ for more info.

Executive Compensation: An Investor's Guide to Appropriate Disclosures from 2008-03-14T16:31

In episode #008, Jim Allen, CFA, discusses the report recently released by the CFA Institute Centre for Financial Market Integrity entitled The Compensation of Senior Executives at Listed Compan...

Pension Funds and Inflation Risk from 2008-02-29T16:30

In episode #007, Christopher C. Finger, Head of Research at RiskMetrics Group, Inc., discusses techniques that can be used by pension funds to hedge their natural exposure to inflation. 

Asset Manager Ethics in Proxy Voting, Avoidance of Front Running, and GIPS Compliance from 2008-02-15T16:30

In episode #006, Charles Tschampion, CFA, discusses applications of ethics in proxy voting, front running, and GIPS presentation situations. Please visit http://www.cfawebcasts.org/ for more inf...

Ethical Dilemmas in Soft Dollars, Gift Giving, and Proxy Voting from 2008-01-31T15:30

In episode #005, Charles Tschampion, CFA, discusses applications of the CFA Institute Centre for Financial Market Integrity Asset Manager Code of Professional Conduct as well as an application o...

The Pricing of Illiquid Securities in the Subprime Space from 2008-01-15T16:30

In episode #004, Christopher C. Finger, Head of Research at RiskMetrics Group, LLC, discusses the use of the ABX index to help with the problems of accurate marking of positions. Please visit ht...

Systemic Risk in Structured Products from 2007-12-28T16:30

In episode #003, Kenneth L. Grant, President of Risk Resources, LLC, discusses where we've been, where we are now, and where we may be going with systemic risk in structured products. Please vis...

Moral Hazard and Excess Liquidity from 2007-12-12T16:30

In episode #002, Richard F. DeMong, CFA, defines the concept of moral hazard and discusses its significance for the subprime mortgage market problems. Please visit http://www.cfawebcasts.org/ fo...

Basics of Mortgage Securitization from 2007-11-14T16:30

In episode #001, Richard F. DeMong, CFA, discusses the following topics in interview format: The basics of mortgage securitization and creation of CDOs -- Risk transfer and rating risk. Please v...