CFA

Corporate boards must manage risk

The string of recent news concerning faltering global companies—such as Barclays and JPMorgan Chase—indicates a need to change the corporate culture perpetuated by some professional boards, says a new report from the CFA Institute called Visionary Board Leadership: Stewardship for the Long Term. Rather than focusing on short-term goals, says the CFA, publicly traded companies […]

By Staff |July 12, 2012

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Choose debt over equities

As risk aversion continues to haunt equity markets, corporate credit risk looks reasonably good. Despite deleveraging and a prolonged economic decline that threatens to take down some companies investing in corporate bonds might be a worthwhile alternative to equities.

By Vikram Barhat |May 31, 2012

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Clients come first: CFA Institute

The CFA program requires all charterholders practice the highest level of professional and ethical standards when dealing with clients, says Margaret Franklin, CFA. Investors and clients are in distress, and need to trust their advisors.

May 29, 2012

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Building investor trust starts with advisor: CFA

John D. Rogers, president and CEO of the CFA Institute, issued a call to action today to the global investment community at the CFA’s 65th Annual Conference in Chicago. Rogers wants advisors and money managers to take responsibility and restore investor trust.

May 7, 2012

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