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In an ever-changing world, finance is changing, too. Over the past decade, investing, seen as a force for good, has gained some very serious backers.
Finance is now seen as something that can make a positive impact in areas ranging from tackling the climate crisis to improving diversity and equality. It’s now about more than just making money for shareholders.
To understand how that has changed over time read this article from The Guardian: https://ow.ly/twoL50PzZQC

Invest in your future: why a career in finance can make a positive impact on the world The finance sector has long been thought of as problematic when it comes to the impact it has on society. But things are changing – financiers are increasingly starting to tackle pressing problems such as the climate crisis and inequality

"Monopolies are market failures, according to economic theory," Sebastien Canderle writes. "But in reality, they are the natural Darwinian endpoint of a constant battle over finite resources. No enterprise volunteers to restrain its growth."

Debunking the Myth of Perfect Competition Contrary to the orthodoxies of classical and neoliberal economics, free markets do not, and never did, create perfect competition.

What does an 1815 volcanic eruption have to teach investors today? A lot more than you'd think. Mark Higgins, CFA, CFP®, shares some important financial lessons from the Mount Tambora eruption and its aftermath.

The First US Real Estate Bubble and Three Lessons from the Mount Tambora Eruption How can the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora inform investors today?

Find out what investment professionals are really talking about at Asia-Pacific’s leading research hub this week.

1️⃣Recorded Webinar: Markets in Focus: Looking Beyond the Rate Hikes https://cfainst.is/3KA9SOj
2️⃣Market Maps: Performance Insights (USD Edition) July 2023 https://cfainst.is/44FotzJ
3️⃣Consultation Paper on Enhancement of Climate-related Disclosures Under the Environmental, Social and Governance Framework https://cfainst.is/3OauH3s

More on CFA Institute Asia Pacific Research Exchange:
https://cfainst.is/45279oz

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In The Power of Money, Paul Sheard “provides novel explanations related to money, including what it is and how governments, commercial banks, and central banks create it and influence its creation,” Mark K. Bhasin, CFA, FRM, FDP, CMT, ERP, PRM, WELL AP, writes.

Book Review: The Power of Money Paul Sheard explains what money is and how governments, commercial banks, and central banks create it and influence its creation.

Reflecting transformations across the financial sector and society at large, our internationally recognized master’s-comparable qualification - the CFA Program - is now more accessible than ever; offering students from a wide range of educational backgrounds entry to a career in finance.
In partnership with The Guardian, we showcase the evolution of the CFA Program and how we are responding and adapting to changes facing the finance profession:

The toughest qualification in finance? Why it’s now more achievable than ever The CFA charter is considered the gold standard for those seeking to work in finance. But it has long been regarded as notoriously challenging – now, it’s become more accessible and appealing to a broader range of applicants

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In the latest episode of Guiding Assets, Paul Andrews, head of Research, Advocacy, and Standards at CFA Institute, interviews BentallGreenOak co-CEO Sonny Kalsi. Listen in as they discuss the outlook for office real estate and regional banks, as well as the best places to invest in this environment. This episode provides valuable insights for investors looking to navigate the current economic landscape.

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Guiding Assets Guiding Assets [Formerly Take 15] is the flagship podcast of CFA Institute and the definitive program for the investment management industry. As stewards of the investment industry, Guiding Assets will feature intimate conversations with some of the most influential people from the world of finance

In What I Learned about Investing from Darwin, Pulak Prasad reframes the quest for long-term investment success from a focus on the tools we have to a focus on the outcomes we seek, writes reviewer Ian Robertson, CFA.
https://ow.ly/Yy8v50ORWRB

China’s record signifies China’s manufacturing and export prowess. Can US avoid a and how does it affect the of Chinese economy? Learn more from the latest China Market Strategy overview by Hao Hong of GROW Investment Group. https://cfainst.is/43nqfFe

Another of our favorite episodes to share in honor of 500 Episodes of Guiding Assets podcast!

Check out Peter Zeihan and The Next Chapter in the Changing Global Economic Order and Why Geography Matters.
https://cfainst.is/43jtJIV