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23 NOV

Monika Freyman, CFA: Practical Advice on Investing for Net Zero

Host Deborah Kidd, CFA talks with Monika Freyman, CFA, Vice President of Sustainable Investing at Addenda Capital, about the challenges asset owners and asset managers face when aiming to protect portfolios from the financial impacts of climate change. Monika shares practical advice on developing a comprehensive investment policy, measuring and managing the complexities of climate risk, and balancing climate goals with fiduciary duty. She emphasizes the importance of adhering to fiduciary duty fundamentals by ensuring that investment practices remain sound when integrating climate considerations.

23 Nov

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35 min
8 JUL

Lindsey Stewart, CFA: Proxy Voting and Investor Engagement Practices

In this episode of the Sustainability Story podcast, Nicole Gehrig, Director of Global Industry Standards at CFA Institute, is joined by Lindsey Stewart, CFA, Director of Stewardship Research and Policy at Morningstar Sustainalytics. Together, they explore key themes in the realm of stewardship. Lindsey shares his insights on how institutional shareholders are approaching proxy voting and engagements that focus on environmental and social issues. Key topics covered include say on climate votes, the influence of proxy advisors, collaborative initiatives, and the significance of voluntary stewardship codes. The discussion highlights how regulatory differences in Europe and the US impact the prioritization of sustainability themes by investors on both sides of the Atlantic.

8 Jul

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32 min
15 NOV

Rich Nuzum, CFA: Lessons from Top-Ranked Political Systems

In this episode of the Enterprising Investor podcast, guest host Ryan Munson discusses the 2024 edition of the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index with Mercer's Executive Director of Investments and Global Chief Investment Strategist, Rich Nuzum, CFA. Rich, who has extensive experience in providing investment advice and leading long-term savings reform projects, shares insights into the key features of robust pension systems and the challenges faced by underperforming ones.

15 Nov

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29 min
15/10/2021

Editor's Snapshot, Financial Analysts Journal, Fourth Quarter, 2021, Vol. 77 No. 4

Heidi Raubenheimer, CFA, managing editor of the Financial Analysts Journal, provides an overview of the Fourth Quarter issue of 2021, featuring the following articles: "Environmental, Social, and Governance Issues and the Financial Analysts Journal" "Capital Market Liberalization and Investment Efficiency: Evidence from China" "Index + Factors + Alpha" "Hedge Funds vs. Alternative Risk Premia" "Boosting the Equity Momentum Factor in Credit" "ESG Rating Disagreements and Stock Returns" "Tax-Loss Harvesting: An Individual Investor's Perspective"

15/10/2021

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7 min
16 SEPT

Drew Estes, CFA: Investing through an Evolutionary Lens

Drew Estes, CFA, a portfolio manager at Banyan Capital Management, and host Mike Wallberg, CFA, discuss Drew’s thought-provoking article, "Commercial Evolution," which explores the intersection of evolutionary biology and investment strategies. He shares his disillusionment with traditional economic theories, particularly equilibrium theory, and advocates for a broader understanding of economics by incorporating biological concepts. Drew explains how both economists and biologists study the same phenomenon—evolution—and highlights the importance of replication, heritable traits, and variability in commerce. Listen now to discover how evolutionary theory can lead to smarter investment decisions.

16 Sept

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25 min
21 FEB

Daniel Peris, CFA: The Ownership Dividend

In this episode of Guiding Assets, host Mike Wallberg, CFA, interviews Dr. Daniel Peris, CFA, a senior portfolio manager with Federated Hermes. Dr. Peris discusses his new book, "The Ownership Dividend," and the paradigm shift he sees in how U.S. investors think about dividend stocks. He explains that for generations, investors have considered it normal to focus on capital gains and overlook the importance of dividends. Drawing on his background as a historian, Dr. Peris provides a unique perspective on the significance of dividends in investment strategies.

21 Feb

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33 min
1 OCT

Stephanie Baker: Punishing Putin

Mike Wallberg welcomes senior Bloomberg writer Stephanie Baker to discuss her new book, "Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia." The book offers an in-depth analysis of the West's response to Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Stephanie shares insights from her extensive reporting and how her experiences in Moscow during the 1990s shape her perspective on the drastic economic shifts resulting from the invasion. The conversation delves into the profound implications of this geopolitical crisis and the end of Russia's 30 years of economic integration with the West. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the efforts to confront Russia in the wake of the invasion.

1 Oct

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30 min
15 JUL

Feifei Li: AI in Investment Research

Fei-Fei Li, former Chief Investment Officer at Research Affiliates and current CIO at Kavout Algo Financial, shares insights from her extensive background in finance. She discusses her tenure at Research Affiliates, where she led research and strategy design for the firm's systematic active strategies and smart beta indices. The conversation then pivots to her current role at Kavout Algo Financial, where she is spearheading the development of an AI tool aimed at revolutionizing the investment research process. Feifei provides a fascinating look at the intersection of AI and fintech, and what it means for the future of investment research. Feifei also shared insights from her recent Financial Analyst Journal article with Robert Arnott and Juhani Linnainmaa, “Smart Rebalancing,” which explores strategies to reduce trading costs while maintaining portfolio efficacy.

15 Jul

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26 min
25/11/2009

Asset Backed Securities: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?

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 their own -- ABS markets supported by the government -- Commercial mortgage market outlook and risks.

25/11/2009

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23 min
27/05/2022

Ep 5 – Michael Hakerem, CFA

While some kids spent their summer days reading comic books or playing ball with friends, Michael Hakerem was reading about the S&P 500. To say finance was a hobby would be an understatement. Michael set his sights on a career in finance at an early age, but it was not a straight path to success. Through some unforeseen obstacles and challenges, Michael leveraged his personal and diverse social network as well as his experiences growing up to prevail. Be sure to listen to Michael’s journey from sweeping up cigarette butts at Busch Gardens to launching his own investment firm. You can follow Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhakerem. Have a compelling story about your journey to earning the CFA charter? We want to hear from you! Contact us at podcast@cfainstitute.org so we can explore telling your story on a future My Charter Story episode.

27/05/2022

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25 min

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Top Shows

Monika Freyman, CFA: Practical Advice on Investing for Net Zero

Lindsey Stewart, CFA: Proxy Voting and Investor Engagement Practices

Rich Nuzum, CFA: Lessons from Top-Ranked Political Systems

Editor's Snapshot, Financial Analysts Journal, Fourth Quarter, 2021, Vol. 77 No. 4

Drew Estes, CFA: Investing through an Evolutionary Lens

Daniel Peris, CFA: The Ownership Dividend

Stephanie Baker: Punishing Putin

Feifei Li: AI in Investment Research

Asset Backed Securities: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?

Ep 5 – Michael Hakerem, CFA

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