Standards, Ethics, and Regulations (SER)

Pre-Disclosure Accumulations by Activist Investors: Evidence and Policy

Social Science Research Network

The authors examine regulatory disclosures by activist investors to determine if an acceleration of the timing of disclosures of large blocks of stock is warranted due to changes in trading technology. [Registration required]

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An Update on the Banking Industry with Michael L. Mayo, CFA

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Michael L. Mayo, CFA, discusses the state of corporate governance in the financial industry, whether he expects to see more shareholder activism when it comes to the big banks, and how breaking up the mega-banks would unlock value for shareholders.

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Trusting the Stock Market

The National Bureau of Economic Research

A 2005 paper that separates out signal from noise demonstrating that trust is an important factor driving investor behavior in stock markets.

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Best Practices in Alternative Investing: Managing Complexity

Greenwich Roundtable

This white paper gives a thorough overview of the difficulties of investing in alternative investments, especially hedge funds and private equity.

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CFA Institute Magazine (May/June 2013)

Just Released: CFA Institute Magazine (May/June 2013)

Jennifer Curry 21 May 2013

The cost of financial illiteracy is high. From distorted markets to mangled individual retirement plans, some of the consequences have become all too familiar for investment professionals. Can efforts to raise financial literacy change behaviors and promote better outcomes? The May/June issue of "CFA Institute Magazine" examines the scope and scale of financial illiteracy and initiatives designed to address the problem, including efforts by local CFA Institute member societies. Read more

CFA Institute CEO John Rogers, CFA: “The Future of Finance Starts With You” (Video)

Heda Bayron 20 May 2013

Finance professionals must take the lead in restoring trust in the global finance industry, says the CFA Institute President and CEO. Read more

Challenges and Opportunities for Arab Securities Regulators (Video)

Jamie Underwood 20 May 2013

Jalil Tarif, secretary general at the Union for Arab Securities Authority, explains the challenges and opportunities facing securities regulators in Arab countries. Read more

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