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Excited to uncover the surge of private markets? Join our webinar on 16 July as we explore the rise of private equity and debt, global impact, and post-Covid economic shifts, featuring an insightful conversation with Matthew Harvey, Zack Ellison, CFA, CAIA and moderator Olivier Fines, CFA. As a bonus, you’ll receive 1 PL credit for joining. Don't miss out! Register now for valuable insights! Sponsored by PGIM. 🔗 https://cfainst.is/3VvBpWP If you're unable to attend or if the timing doesn't suit your time zone, simply select the "Recording Only" option at the top of the page. By signing up, you'll receive access to the webinar, allowing you to watch at your convenience.    #CFAInstituteEvents 

"It goes beyond just the three letters and doing the exams, it's really about the community" - Sandra Cafazzo, CFA. Membership to CFA Institute and a local society means being part of the close-knit community leading the investment profession in more than 160 markets around the world.

Find out what investment professionals are really talking about at Asia-Pacific’s leading research hub this week. #ARXCFAInstitute 1️⃣ SPDJI Case Study: PenSam Net Zero Indices https://cfainst.is/3VS9HT0 2️⃣ APAC Open Day - The Future of Work in Investment Management: Skills and Learning https://cfainst.is/4eKZO2j 3️⃣ CFA Society Beijing Podcasts: China Charter Chat https://cfainst.is/3xM4Fzx More on CFA Institute Asia Pacific Research Exchange: https://cfainst.is/4cBkLuF

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   

Wondering how new technology can impact the work of financial modeling, and investment professionals? Hear Gavin Teo's take on the benefits and possibilities of AI and more. Did his insightful commentary pique you interest? Why not sign-up for our Data Science for Investment Professionals Certificate today and equip yourself with practical knowledge of data techniques and machine learning fundamentals. Enroll here: https://cfainst.is/3RW0qrV

With #FederalReserve Chair Jerome Powell's semiannual address to the Senate Banking Committee this week fresh in mind, it is an ideal time to consider the drivers of r*. In an era defined by all-powerful central banks, r* may indeed be an artificial creation, argues Ladislao Vidal, CFA, in #EnterprisingInvestor.

Watch our presentation from APAC Open Day and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of finance and investment. Here are some of the things the speakers will address: 📝 The skills and learning needed for the Future of Work in the finance and investment industry? 📝 The opportunities and challenges for the finance industry in the future 📝 How can the CFA Program helps to prepare us in the world of Finance and Investment 📝 Will ESG become the key criteria for finance and investment decisions? 📝 The skills that a fresher should acquire to get into the investment management industry Tune in for more: https://cfainst.is/4eKZO2j #ARXCFAInstitute

Commodities have historically benefited longer-term investors who are concerned with inflation, advise David Blanchett, PhD, CFA, CFP, and Jeremy Stempien. Their analysis suggests that investment professionals may need to take a more nuanced view of certain investments, especially real assets like commodities, when building portfolios. #EnterprisingInvestor

🌎 Sustainability Story new episodes online! Listen to our expert guests and hosts in the latest episodes featuring intimate conversations with thought leaders in ESG investing and sustainability: 🍃Lindsey Stewart, CFA - Proxy Voting and Investor Engagement Practices: Nicole Gehrig is joined by Lindsey Stewart, CFA, from Morningstar Sustainalytics to explore stewardship themes. They discuss how institutional shareholders approach proxy voting and engagements focused on environmental and social issues, including say on climate votes, the influence of proxy advisors, and the impact of voluntary stewardship codes in Europe and the US. 🍃Nels Ylitalo - Global Sustainability Regulations: co-host Josina Kamerling talks with Nels Ylitalo from FactSet about his diverse background and the complexities of global financial regulations. The conversation covers the challenges investors face with diverse accounting standards and navigating buy-side regulatory requirements in a global financial landscape. Listen and join the conversation: https://cfainst.is/43JGtsA