Enterprising Investor

In episode #135, Steven J. Sherman discusses the role of the International Valuation Standards Council and how it differs from that of the accounting standard setters.

In episode #129, Frances Barney, CFA, reveals the latest trends in risk reporting, which lead to increased transparency and control exposures.

In episode #127, Carl R. Bacon, CIPM, a performance measurement specialist, discusses the evolution of performance attribution, the latest developments in performance measurement, and the issue of ex post risk.

In episode #126, What can the private client advisory arena learn from the institutional business? David B. Smith, CFA, draws on a career straddling the private wealth and institutional worlds to provide important lessons.

In episode #124, Helga Birgden discusses responsible investing practices in Asia Pacific and makes a comparison with those in Europe and North America. She also addresses the latest trends in ESG investing globally and in Asia Pacific and the implications for the investment industry, as well as other pertinent issues.

In episode #123, Roger Ibbotson argues that a liquidity strategy meets the criteria for a legitimate and sustainable style with clear performance advantages.

In episode #121, James Ware, CFA, discusses the importance of leadership skills in the investment industry in light of the recent global financial crisis, how firm culture contributes to (or detracts from) success, and critical skills investment professionals need in today's climate.

In episode #120, Michael Pettis reviews the growth track record of China over the past decades and discusses how rebalancing from an investment and export driven economy to a more consumption focused economy could take place going forward. He also discusses Renminbi internationalization and the impact that China's rebalancing could have on Australia and similar commodity exporting countries.

In episode #122, With much of the developed world in a sovereign debt crisis, what implications will this have on your portfolio risk profile, benchmark, and asset allocation? Having spent his entire career in emerging market and non-U.S. investments, Jeffrey P. Davis, CFA, describes what he believes is a fundamental shift in the global market portfolio.

In episode #119, Maureen O'Hara discusses high-frequency markets, algorithmic trading, flow toxicity, and differential access to price information in Asia, as well as the flash crash and market fragmentation.