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    <itunes:summary> CFA Institute is the global, not-for-profit association of investment professionals that awards the CFA and CIPM designations. We promote the highest ethical standards and offer a range of educational opportunities online and around the world. This channel will broadcast a collection of video podcasts recorded at our conferences and special events around the world.</itunes:summary>
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<title>Urbanization: Driver for Domestic Consumption and Key to China's Economic Re-balancing?
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<description>Samuel Lum, CFA, interviews Zheng Xiaoping, director of BAZO Group and founder of the China City Development Foundation, about issues in China's gigantic urbanization movement and urbanization's role in rebalancing China's economy.
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

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<itunes:summary>Samuel Lum, CFA, interviews Zheng Xiaoping, director of BAZO Group and founder of the China City Development Foundation, about issues in China's gigantic urbanization movement and urbanization's role in rebalancing China's economy.
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<itunes:duration>00:14:47</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>How the Business News Shapes Your Understanding of Events</title>
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<description>David Brancaccio, host and senior editor for The Marketplace Morning Report, discusses the creation of business news is created and how news shapes one's understanding of global events.
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

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<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>

<itunes:summary>David Brancaccio, host and senior editor for The Marketplace Morning Report, discusses the creation of business news is created and how news shapes one's understanding of global events.
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<itunes:duration>00:19:13</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Cultural Diversity and Networking</title>
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<description>Nick French explains how awareness and mindfulness of cultural diversity can make a difference to your networking and relationship building efforts, especially at conferences and similar gatherings.
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>

<itunes:summary>Nick French explains how awareness and mindfulness of cultural diversity can make a difference to your networking and relationship building efforts, especially at conferences and similar gatherings.
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<itunes:duration>00:05:23</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>How Personal Branding Changes as Careers Progress</title>
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<description>Brenda Bence discusses key principles of personal branding and explains how personal branding is different at different career stages. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>

<itunes:summary>Brenda Bence discusses key principles of personal branding and explains how personal branding is different at different career stages.
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<itunes:duration>00:08:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Hedge Funds: The Next Generation</title>
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<description>Professor Narayan Y. Naik cites studies displaying the increasing amounts of capital concentrated in the hands of the biggest firms. These firms, together with emerging firms, seem to be most successful at generating positive alpha. Investors can utilize hedge fund clones to replicate superior returns without incurring the onerous fees charged by active managers. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 July 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>

<itunes:summary>Professor Narayan Y. Naik cites studies displaying the increasing amounts of capital concentrated in the hands of the biggest firms. These firms, together with emerging firms, seem to be most successful at generating positive alpha. Investors can utilize hedge fund clones to replicate superior returns without incurring the onerous fees charged by active managers. 
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<itunes:duration>00:23:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>MENA and the Arab Spring: Seven Ideas for Economic Progress</title>
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<description>Michael O'Sullivan explains seven ideas for spurring the revival of the economies of countries in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region following the Arab Spring. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 June 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>

<itunes:summary>Michael O�Sullivan explains seven ideas for spurring the revival of the economies of countries in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region following the Arab Spring. 
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:12:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Three Big Uncertainties in the World</title>
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<description>Peter Fisher addresses key issues facing investors and policymakers alike, including the changing nature of global growth, bank systems, and central banks.
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 March 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>

<itunes:summary>Peter Fisher addresses key issues facing investors and policymakers alike, including the changing nature of global growth, bank systems, and central banks.
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:30:12</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Euro (Stability) Bonds: Views of CFA Institute Members</title>
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<description>Agnes Le Thiec, CFA, presents the results of a CFA Institute member poll on Euro (Stability) Bonds and possible ways forward. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 March 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>

<itunes:summary>Agnes Le Thiec, CFA, presents the results of a CFA Institute member poll on Euro (Stability) Bonds and possible ways forward.  
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:09:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Career Conversations: Can Your Career Benefit from a Mentor? </title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/EMEA_videos/VOD_019S.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/EMEA_videos/VOD_019S.mp4</guid>
<description>Sarah Dudney explains why having a mentor can benefit one's professional career, describes how to go about finding a mentor, and discusses deriving maximum benefit from the mentor-mentee relationship.
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>

<itunes:summary>Sarah Dudney explains why having a mentor can benefit one's professional career, describes how to go about finding a mentor, and discusses deriving maximum benefit from the mentor-mentee relationship.  
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:10:48</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Reforming Transparency in Bond Markets</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/EMEA_videos/VOD_018_Reforming_transparency_in_bond_markets.mp4</link>
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<description>In the context of An Examination of Transparency in European Bond Markets Rhodri Preece, CFA, and James Allen, CFA, discuss the state of transparency in bond markets and the potential for increased transparency in Europe under revisions to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive. The American implementation of the TRACE system for public reporting of fixed income transactions is reviewed, along with the experience of Italy, Europe's largest bond market. The growth of electronic bond trading platforms is also discussed, along with possible policy approaches to bring more transparency to bond markets. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>

<itunes:summary>In the context of An Examination of Transparency in European Bond Markets Rhodri Preece, CFA, and James Allen, CFA, discuss the state of transparency in bond markets and the potential for increased transparency in Europe under revisions to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive. The American implementation of the TRACE system for public reporting of fixed income transactions is reviewed, along with the experience of Italy, Europe's largest bond market. The growth of electronic bond trading platforms is also discussed, along with possible policy approaches to bring more transparency to bond markets.  
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:09:30</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Emotions, Investing, and Financial Stability</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/CFA_UK/CFA_Institute_VOD_014.mp4</link>
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<description>Professor David Tuckett explains what emotional finance is and shares his insights on the role emotions play in the investment decision-making process and their implications for the stability of financial markets. He is the author of Minding the Markets: An Emotional Finance View of Financial Instability. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 July 2011 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Recorded at a CFA Society of the UK event </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Professor David Tuckett explains what emotional finance is and shares his insights on the role emotions play in the investment decision-making process and their implications for the stability of financial markets. He is the author of Minding the Markets: An Emotional Finance View of Financial Instability. 
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<itunes:duration>00:24:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Islamic Finance and Narrow Banking</title>
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<description>Dr. Volker Nienhaus explains the concept of narrow banking and its relevance to Islamic finance.</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Volker Nienhaus</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Dr. Volker Nienhaus explains the concept of narrow banking and its relevance to Islamic finance.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:10:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Opportunities and Challenges for Islamic Finance</title>
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<description>Dr. Volker Nienhaus shares what he sees as the most significant opportunities and challenges facing Islamic finance after the financial crisis.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Volker Nienhaus</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Dr. Volker Nienhaus shares what he sees as the most significant opportunities and challenges facing Islamic finance after the financial crisis.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:18:23</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Introduction to Takaful (Islamic Insurance)</title>
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<description>Iqbal Asaria explains the concept of takaful and how it differs from conventional proprietary and mutual insurance. </description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Iqbal Asaria   </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Iqbal Asaria explains the concept of takaful and how it differs from conventional proprietary and mutual insurance. </itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:10:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Discounting and Ecological Sustainability: Is There a Conflict?</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/Diwany/Diwany_Podcast.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/Diwany/Diwany_Podcast.mp4</guid>
<description>Tarek El Diwany shares his views on why there is a conflict between discounting and ecological sustainability and how this conflict is can be addressed via equity financing, as opposed to debt financing.</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 7 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Tarek El Diwany</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Tarek El Diwany shares his views on why there is a conflict between discounting and ecological sustainability and how this conflict is can be addressed via equity financing, as opposed to debt financing.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:13:09</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Corporate Governance Issues in Islamic Collective Investment Schemes</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/archer/Archer_4_Podcast.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/archer/Archer_4_Podcast.mp4</guid>
<description>Professor Simon Archer shares his insights on corporate governance issues in Islamic Collective Investment Schemes.</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Simon Archer</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Professor Simon Archer shares his insights on corporate governance issues in Islamic Collective Investment Schemes.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:09:52</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Corporate Governance Issues in Takaful</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/archer/Archer_3_Podcast.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/archer/Archer_3_Podcast.mp4</guid>
<description>Simon Archer shares his insights on the corporate governance issues involved in Takaful.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Simon Archer</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Simon Archer shares his insights on the corporate governance issues involved in Takaful.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:23:38</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Ethics and Integrity in the Investment Profession: Where It Stands and What Is Needed</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/SLC2010/SFMI_Panel_Podcast.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/SLC2010/SFMI_Panel_Podcast.mp4</guid>
<description>A panel of leading thinkers from the investment management profession engaged in an open and creative dialogue on the topic of ethics and integrity in the investment profession.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Paul Schott Stevens, David Tittsworth, John Rogers, CFA, and Francesco Guerrera</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>A panel of leading thinkers from the investment management profession engaged in an open and creative dialogue on the topic of ethics and integrity in the investment profession.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:35:08</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Why the Credit Crunch Is Good for Emerging Markets</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/FAS2010/FAS10_Booth_Podcast.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/FAS2010/FAS10_Booth_Podcast.mp4</guid>
<description>Jerome Booth describes in this webcast the investment opportunities in emerging markets and why investors should broaden their view of investments to include the higher growth countries in their portfolios.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Jerome Booth</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Jerome Booth describes in this webcast the investment opportunities in emerging markets and why investors should broaden their view of investments to include the higher growth countries in their portfolios.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:59:33</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Not a Failure of Capitalism: A Failure of Government</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/Annual10/podcasts/AC10_Wallison.mp4</link>
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<description>In this presentation, Peter Wallison discusses what factors set the stage for the financial crisis.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Peter J. Wallison</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this presentation, Peter Wallison discusses what factors set the stage for the financial crisis.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:38:05</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Impact of Fragmentation of Trading in European Equities</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/usman_interviews/Preece_vodcast_iPod_Lg.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/usman_interviews/Preece_vodcast_iPod_Lg.mp4</guid>
<description>In this video podcast, Rhodri Preece discusses the fragmentation of secondary market trading in equities in Europe and the subsequent policy implications.</description>
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<pubDate>Fir, 23 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Usman Hayat, CFA, interviews Rhodri Preece.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this video podcast, Rhodri Preece discusses the fragmentation of secondary market trading in equities in Europe and the subsequent policy implications.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:09:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>An Overview of the UN's Principles for Responsible Investment</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/Gifford/Giffordpod-iPod_Lg.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/Gifford/Giffordpod-iPod_Lg.mp4</guid>
<description>In this video podcast, James Gifford discusses the following: The objective of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) initiative and an overview of the six principles  -- Expected value from integrating ESG considerations in investment decision-making and ownership practices -- Resources required to implement the PRI.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Usman Hayat, CFA, interviews James Gifford.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this video podcast, James Gifford discusses the following: The objective of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) initiative and an overview of the six principles  -- Expected value from integrating ESG considerations in investment decision-making and ownership practices -- Resources required to implement the PRI.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:26:52</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Islamic finance, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Perspective of Signatories to Principles for Responsible Investment</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/PRI_Panel/PRI_Panel_vpodcast_iPod_Lg.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/PRI_Panel/PRI_Panel_vpodcast_iPod_Lg.mp4</guid>
<description>In this video podcast, representatives of three signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment discuss the following: Why did their firm choose to be a signatory to the PRI? -- How did their firm go about implementing the PRI? -- What has been their firm's experience with the PRI? </description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Usman Hayat, CFA, interviews three signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this video podcast, representatives of three signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment discuss the following: Why did their firm choose to be a signatory to the PRI? -- How did their firm go about implementing the PRI? -- What has been their firm's experience with the PRI?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:13:00</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Islamic finance, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Design and Use of Islamic Equity Indexes</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/Siddqui/Siddiqui_pod_final_iPod_Lg.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/Siddqui/Siddiqui_pod_final_iPod_Lg.mp4</guid>
<description>In this video podcast, Rushdi A. Siddiqui  discusses the following: Impact of negative screening on the composition of Islamic equity indexes -- Investable products that have been developed based on Islamic equity indexes -- Risk-return experience of Islamic equity indexes. </description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Usman Hayat, CFA, interviews Rushdi A. Siddiqui.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this video podcast, Rushdi A. Siddiqui  discusses the following: Impact of negative screening on the composition of Islamic equity indexes -- Investable products that have been developed based on Islamic equity indexes -- Risk-return experience of Islamic equity indexes.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:13:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Islamic finance, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Role of the Islamic Financial Services Board in Islamic Finance</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/Karim/Karim_pod_final_iPod_Lg.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/Karim/Karim_pod_final_iPod_Lg.mp4</guid>
<description>In this video podcast, Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim discusses the following: The role and objectives of Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) -- Process followed by IFSB in preparing a standard -- Standards issued by the IFSB.  </description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Usman Hayat, CFA, interviews Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this video podcast, Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim discusses the following: The role and objectives of Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) -- Process followed by IFSB in preparing a standard -- Standards issued by the IFSB.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:14:28</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Islamic finance, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Corporate Governance for Islamic Banks</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/archer/Archerpod_p2_iPod_Lg.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/archer/Archerpod_p2_iPod_Lg.mp4</guid>
<description>In this video podcast, Simon Archer discusses the following: What is the difference between corporate governance for Islamic banks compared to conventional banks? -- What are the corporate governance issues pertaining to Shari'a Boards in Islamic banks and how are they being addressed? -- What are the corporate governance issues pertaining to investment accounts in Islamic banks and how are they being addressed? </description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Usman Hayat, CFA, interviews Simon Archer.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this video podcast, Simon Archer discusses the following: What is the difference between corporate governance for Islamic banks compared to conventional banks? -- What are the corporate governance issues pertaining to Shari'a Boards in Islamic banks and how are they being addressed? -- What are the corporate governance issues pertaining to investment accounts in Islamic banks and how are they being addressed?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:14:12</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Islamic finance, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Capital Adequacy for Islamic Banks</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/archer/Archerpod_p1_iPod_Lg.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/archer/Archerpod_p1_iPod_Lg.mp4</guid>
<description>In this video podcast, Simon Archer discusses the following: Does the rationale for regulating capital adequacy for conventional banks also apply to Islamic banks? -- What is the displaced commercial risk arising out of Profit Sharing Investment Accounts used by Islamic banks? -- How are banking supervisors in different jurisdictions dealing with capital adequacy for Islamic banks?</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Usman Hayat, CFA, interviews Simon Archer.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this video podcast, Simon Archer discusses the following: Does the rationale for regulating capital adequacy for conventional banks also apply to Islamic banks? -- What is the displaced commercial risk arising out of Profit Sharing Investment Accounts used by Islamic banks? -- How are banking supervisors in different jurisdictions dealing with capital adequacy for Islamic banks? </itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:13:23</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Islamic finance, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>The Hedge Fund Standards Board One Year On</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/LBS/LBS_Thomas_ Deinet_CFA.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/LBS/LBS_Thomas_ Deinet_CFA.mp4</guid>
<description>In this podcast, Thomas Deinet, CFA, discusses the following: Managing the liquidity of hedge funds -- Banks, not hedge funds pose a much greater systematic risk to the financial markets -- Hedge funds can avoid heavy regulation through more transparency -- Regulation must be predicated with thorough research. </description>
<enclosure url="http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/LBS/LBS_Thomas_ Deinet_CFA.mp4" length="37396480" type="video/mp4"/>
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<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>In this podcast, Thomas Deinet, CFA, discusses the following: Managing the liquidity of hedge funds -- Banks, not hedge funds pose a much greater systematic risk to the financial markets -- Hedge funds can avoid heavy regulation through more transparency -- Regulation must be predicated with thorough research. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this podcast, Thomas Deinet, CFA, discusses the following: Managing the liquidity of hedge funds -- Banks, not hedge funds pose a much greater systematic risk to the financial markets -- Hedge funds can avoid heavy regulation through more transparency -- Regulation must be predicated with thorough research. </itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:09:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, HSBS Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Firm Management: A Key to Selecting Managers</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/Alt09/firm_management_panel_09.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/standalone/Alt09/firm_management_panel_09.mp4</guid>
<description>In this podcast, a panel of experts discuss the following: Managing the liquidity of hedge funds -- Ensuring continuity of investor capital for short term and long term -- Using best practices for the management of an alternative investment firm. </description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>In this podcast, a panel of experts discuss the following: Managing the liquidity of hedge funds -- Ensuring continuity of investor capital for short term and long term -- Using best practices for the management of an alternative investment firm.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this podcast, a panel of experts discuss the following: Managing the liquidity of hedge funds -- Ensuring continuity of investor capital for short term and long term -- Using best practices for the management of an alternative investment firm.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:55:50</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>CFA, CFA Institute, Firm Management Alternative Investments, Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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<title>CFA Institute Annual Conference 2009 Promo Video</title>
<link>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/Annual09/CFA_Institute_Annual_Promo_2009.mp4</link>
<guid>http://cfapodcast.smartpros.com/Annual09/CFA_Institute_Annual_Promo_2009.mp4</guid>
<description>CFA Institute Annual Conference 2009 promo video</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

<itunes:author>CFA Institute</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>CFA Institute Annual Conference 2009 Promo Video</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>CFA Institute Annual Conference 2009 Promo Video </itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:03:00</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Orlando, Florida, CFA, CFA Institute, Alternative Investments, Economics, Risk Measurement and management, Derivative Instruments, business, real estate, money, Fixed Income Investments, Environmental, Social, Governance Factors</itunes:keywords>

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