CFA Institute Video Podcasts

Hedge Funds: The Next Generation

Tue, 03 July 2012 08:00:00 EST

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.

MENA and the Arab Spring: Seven Ideas for Economic Progress

Thu, 07 June 2012 08:00:00 EST

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.

Three Big Uncertainties in the World

Mon, 19 March 2012 08:00:00 EST

Peter Fisher addresses key issues facing investors and policymakers alike, including the changing nature of global growth, bank systems, and central banks.

Euro (Stability) Bonds: Views of CFA Institute Members

Tue, 13 March 2012 08:00:00 EST

Agnes Le Thiec, CFA, presents the results of a CFA Institute member poll on Euro (Stability) Bonds and possible ways forward.

Career Conversations: Can Your Career Benefit from a Mentor?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

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.

Reforming Transparency in Bond Markets

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

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.

Emotions, Investing, and Financial Stability

Fri, 29 July 2011 08:00:00 EST

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.

Islamic Finance and Narrow Banking

Mon, 16 May 2011 08:00:00 EST

Dr. Volker Nienhaus explains the concept of narrow banking and its relevance to Islamic finance.

Opportunities and Challenges for Islamic Finance

Fri, 15 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST

Dr. Volker Nienhaus shares what he sees as the most significant opportunities and challenges facing Islamic finance after the financial crisis.

Introduction to Takaful (Islamic Insurance)

Mon, 11 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST

Iqbal Asaria explains the concept of takaful and how it differs from conventional proprietary and mutual insurance.

Discounting and Ecological Sustainability: Is There a Conflict?

Mon, 7 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

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.

Corporate Governance Issues in Islamic Collective Investment Schemes

Mon, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

Professor Simon Archer shares his insights on corporate governance issues in Islamic Collective Investment Schemes.

Corporate Governance Issues in Takaful

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST

Simon Archer shares his insights on the corporate governance issues involved in Takaful.

Ethics and Integrity in the Investment Profession: Where It Stands and What Is Needed

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EST

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.

Why the Credit Crunch Is Good for Emerging Markets

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST

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.

Not a Failure of Capitalism: A Failure of Government

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST

In this presentation, Peter Wallison discusses what factors set the stage for the financial crisis.

Impact of Fragmentation of Trading in European Equities

Fir, 23 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST

In this video podcast, Rhodri Preece discusses the fragmentation of secondary market trading in equities in Europe and the subsequent policy implications.

An Overview of the UN's Principles for Responsible Investment

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

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.

Perspective of Signatories to Principles for Responsible Investment

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

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?

Design and Use of Islamic Equity Indexes

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

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.

Role of the Islamic Financial Services Board in Islamic Finance

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

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.

Corporate Governance for Islamic Banks

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST

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?

Capital Adequacy for Islamic Banks

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST

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?

The Hedge Fund Standards Board One Year On

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST

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.

Firm Management: A Key to Selecting Managers

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST

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.

CFA Institute Annual Conference 2009 Promo Video

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST

CFA Institute Annual Conference 2009 promo video