CFA Society Calgary

📢 Join us for an afternoon of insightful networking! AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association and CFA Society Calgary invite you to reconnect on September 5th for an engaging afternoon focused on the latest in alternative investments. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into key themes such as: ➤ Global and local trends in alternative investments ➤ Investor perspectives on portfolio construction, manager selection, and asset allocation decisions ➤ Balancing liquidity and return expectations in public and private valuations ➤ Innovations in fund management, product development, and the role of emerging managers ➤ Canadian regulatory and compliance updates for KYC/KYP ➤ And much more! Speakers: • Matthew Andrade, CFA, Chief Operating Officer, Richmond Equity Management • Brent Smith, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Kinsted • Lauren Frosst MBA, CFA, Director, Investments, Calgary Foundation Moderator: • Thomas Holloway, CFA, Associate Professor of Finance, Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary This event, sponsored by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), is open to AIMA members, CFA Calgary members, and Advisors & Investors. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/g5jykNZ8 #AlternativeInvestments #Networking #InvestmentTrends #CFA #AIMACanada #CalgaryEvents

It's a privilege to have you as part of our community of investment professionals! As a member, please note that you only have a few days left to renew your membership with the CFA Institute and CFA Society Calgary. Don’t miss out on the valuable resources and connections that come with being a member. Visit your profile to complete your renewal before July 31 to maintain your benefits: https://lnkd.in/gJbDCG2h

REGISTER TODAY! This month's Conversations with Frank Fabozzi features leading market historian Elroy Dimson, FSIP, who shares vignettes that demonstrate how investors can better understand today's markets by studying and interpreting financial history. Dimson, a Fellow of CFA UK, discusses the evolution of his research around the equity risk premium. https://bit.ly/3YaOQNP

Explore how AI is transforming industries, enhancing productivity, and driving innovation during our Use of AI in Investing and Performance session at the 28th Annual GIPS® Standards Conference. 🗓️ Date: 17–18 September  📍 Location: San Diego, California 🗩 Max Gokhman, CFA, and Paul Andrews ➡️ Register Today: https://cfainst.is/3VvBpWP #CFAInstituteEvents #AI 

NEW RESEARCH! Alexey Ivashchenko and Robert L. Kosowski explore the question, "Can systematic corporate bond investments generate attractive returns net of costs?" in "Transaction Costs and Capacity of Systematic Corporate Bond Strategies" in the Financial Analysts Journal. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/dxsrSRPw

Our members are a vital component of CFA Institute. Together, we have built a powerful global network that advocates for stronger industry standards and raises the bar for professional excellence in the investment industry. Membership provides access to the latest research and expert insights, global events, and a vast library of professional development content that supports a wide variety of industry roles. We always strive to keep our members at the forefront of the financial industry and connected with the best possible resources. Renewing your membership ensures you stay ready for any professional challenge, and for whatever industry changes lie in wait. I encourage you to renew today: https://bit.ly/3zMVuPQ #CFAInstitute #FinanceCareers #FinancialEducation

Join this month's engaging discussions and gain valuable insights from our upcoming webinars with industry leaders. Uncover the surge of private markets with our webinar sponsored by PGIM, join an insightful conversation about private equity and asset management, and follow our series of Conversations with Frank Fabozzi as he discusses with guest Elroy Dimson. Register today: https://cfainst.is/3YiSF3B  #CFAInstituteEvents   

Emerging-market countries continue to drive global GDP growth. 🌏 📈 We explore the impacts of India's impressive development alongside China's weakening economy. Read our Emerging Markets Outlook: http://spr.ly/60419oFaN #GIO #EmergingMarkets #GDP #India #China

Yahoo! 🐎 A big thank you to the 150+ CFA Charterholders who joined us to celebrate and socialize at our sold-out Taste of Stampede lunch! It was fantastic to network and enjoy the festivities with such a dynamic group. A special shoutout to the team at the Residence Inn by Marriott for hosting an unforgettable event. Happy Stampeding! The Calgary Stampede #CalgaryStampede #CFASociety #CalgaryEvents

Championing continuous learning, a legacy of ethics and a true passion for knowledge, Kshitiz Jain, CFA, FRM firmly sets the standard for what it means to be a finance professional today. While talking about his journey, he reflects on the impact the CFA Program had and how it has become a positive, transformative experience in his life. How are you setting the standard? Learn more: https://cfainst.is/3KJTWbE