Jürgen Stark, Ian Bremmer and Martin Wolf Join Line-Up of More Than 40 Speakers at 68th CFA Institute Annual Conference: “Investing With Purpose”, 26-29 April 2015, Frankfurt
CFA Institute and CFA Society Germany today announce that the 68thCFA Institute Annual Conference will be held in Germany for the first time. The conference will take place from 26-29 April 2015 at the Congress Center Messe Frankfurt, bringing together more than 1000 eminent investment professionals to debate how to shape the future of the finance industry at a time of uncertain geopolitical, inflation and currency trends.
The conference will feature a line-up of more than 40 speakers including:
- Jürgen Stark, former member of the executive board of the European Central Bank
- Hans-Werner Sinn, Professor of Economics and Public Finance at the University of Munich
- Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times
- Ian Bremmer, founder and president at Eurasia Group
- Moritz Kraemer, managing director and chief rating officer at Standard & Poor’s Rating Service’s Sovereign Ratings Group
In addition to the broader thematic discussions around the future of the finance industry in Europe and its impact on society, the conference agenda will feature:
- A vision for the future of the investment management profession, by Paul Smith, CFA, the new president and CEO of CFA Institute
- Over 20 sessions examining market trends, new investment opportunities, and practical advice for investment professionals
- The launch of a timely new paper, Shadow Banking: Policy Frameworks and Investor Perspectives on Markets-Based Finance.
MEDIA ATTENDANCE
Journalists are invited to register for a complimentary press pass, please contact Nicole Haroutunian, PR Manager (EMEA) to request a press pass and to place interview requests for speakers and Paul Smith. A press pass provides the following benefits:
- Attendance throughout the whole conference, networking receptions, meals
- Access to investment industry resources, content, the press room and interview facilities.
Visit the Annual Conference microsite for the complete conference schedule, list of speakers and biographies, blog and travel details.
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CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion for ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The end goal: to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow.