European Investment ConferenceWebcasts & Podcasts

As the flagship event in Europe for CFA Institute, the 2011 European Investment Conference in Paris, France brought together noted researchers, speakers, writers, investment professionals, academics, and experts to examine unique regional issues and bring participants up to speed on a broad range of global investment topics. Conference sessions focused on the latest perspectives, research, and practical solutions to European and global investment challenges.

Select webcast and podcasts from the event are now available.

Geopolitical Risks and Investment Opportunities: The Emergence of an Archipelago World - Nader Mousavizadeh
Nader Mousavizadeh explains how a fragmentation of power, capital, and ideas are changing global politics and economics. More specifically, he discusses why a higher degree of macro diligence will be needed for investors going forward, the changing nature of risk, and understanding the structural drivers of global growth and development.

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Investment Opportunities in African Markets: Potential Winners - Clifford D. Mpare, CFA
Clifford D. Mpare, CFA, discusses which African nations have the most improved macro environments and how these factors can support equity investments. Mpare also explores the valuation of African equities including long-term trends, sectors of interest, and company case studies, as well as the importance of diversification.

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Rethinking Firm Management and Ownership Structure - Christopher Fawcett
Christopher Fawcett discusses how to transition from managing money to managing people in order to develop leadership within a firm. He explains how organizational structure and incentive systems can facilitate or hinder the investment decision-making process, as well as how the necessary skill set for investment professionals has changed in recent years with regards to the most important characteristics employers are looking for in new employees.

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The Trouble with Markets - Roger Bootle
Roger Bootle examines the practical and intellectual origins of the crisis and its historical context and discusses the flaws inherent in central banks, regulatory schemes, and financial institutions and whether a laissez-faire approach can work. He also explores whether salaries in the financial services industry are truly excessive and if the industry looms too large in the economy.

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This Financial Crisis - Simon Johnson
Simon Johnson examines three types of fiscal crises: The nightmare scenario, the preemptive model, and the head-in-the-sand model. He discusses how to find a long-term solution for Europe through the creation of European Ministry of Finance to issue well-managed debt supported by credible revenue.

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