Enterprising Investor

In episode #226, Thomas H. Atteberry, CFA, reveals solutions to some of the problems being faced by fixed income investors due to yield curve distortions caused by central banks.

In episode #225, Globally recognized alternative investments expert discusses their importance for portfolio managers.

In episode #224, Cristina Daverio shares her insights into the risk associated with stress at work and what companies can do to help employees manage stress.

In episode #222, CFA Institute Managing director Kurt Schacht, CFA, talks with Greenwich Roundtable President Stephen McMenamin on the current state of the hedge fund industry.

In episode #223, Leigh Drogen, founder and CEO of Estimize, explains how Estimize uses cutting edge technology to improve earnings estimates by ensuring the estimates are based on merit and not pedigree.

In episode #221, Steve Waygood explains European Commission's adoption of a proposal in April 2013 to enhance business transparency on environmental and social issues and the implications for long term investing.

In episode #220, Anthony Neoh, SC, former chief advisor to the China Securities Regulatory Commission and ex-chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, discusses the progress of financial sector reforms and capital market liberalizations in China.

In episode #217, Dr. Joseph P. H. Fan has spent many years studying, researching and consulting with family-controlled business groups in Asia.

In episode #216, Nobel Prize Winner Thomas J. Sargent discusses his views on model ambiguity and how uncertainty over the correct choice of distribution plays a big part in the pricing of risk.

In episode #214, Ng Kok Song, adviser and chair of global investments at the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), discusses one of the most meaningful tools in his investment toolkit: meditation.

In episode #215, Michael Woodford, former president and CEO of Olympus Corporation, is interviewed about his whistleblowing activities while serving at Olympus Corporation.

In episode #212, Christopher Tan talks broadly about the wealth management industry in Singapore, including commission vs. fee-only advisors, establishing and maintaining trust with clients, and retirement planning.

In episode #213, Economist Dambisa Moyo discusses her views on the transformative role emerging markets are playing in the global economy.

In episode #211, The Wall Street Journal's Jason Zweig interviews Duke University's Scott A. Huettel about the emerging field of neuroeconomics.

In episode #210, Jim Leech, president and chief executive officer at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, discusses the state of the pension fund industry.

In episode #208, Carl Richards explores the role that emotions play in financial decisions. He explains the so-called behavior gap -- the distance between what we should do and what we actually do when it comes to decisions involving money -- and discusses how financial advisers can become better advisers to their clients.

In episode #207, Dr. Ibrahim M. Turhan explains why and how Borsa Istanbul has demutualized and the implications for investors.

In episode #209, Professor Harry Hummels explains impact investing and shares his insights on how and why impact investing is similar to and different from traditional investing.

In episode #206, Cate Long provides an overview of the municipal bond market in terms of size and the primary holders of the debt.

In episode #205, Peter Zeihan shares his analysis of economic and political implications of the rise of shale gas production in North America.

In episode #204, Anil Gaba, Professor of Risk Management at INSEAD Business School, describes some of the challenges and solutions for investors of taking investment decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

In episode #203, Jim Coutré explains why supporting clients in their philanthropy can be a triple win, benefiting the client, the financial adviser's practice, and society.

In episode #201, Jalil Tarif, secretary general at the Union for Arab Securities Authority, explains the challenges and opportunities facing the securities regulators in the Arab countries.

In episode #202, Dr. Bassem I. Awadallah provides expert commentary on some of the findings of CFA Institute survey of investment professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region which was done in Feb-Mar, 2013.

In episode #199, Robert Johnston addresses the prospects for the U.S. becoming a natural gas superpower and the global geopolitical and investment implications of the U.S. shale energy boom.