April, 2012

Fairway Market: Private Equity in a Hyper-Competitive Market

Fairway Market: Private Equity in a Hyper-Competitive Market

Private equity has never tasted better! Stamford CFA Society members and guests had the unique opportunity to gather at Fairway Market in Stamford to experience first-hand the shared vision of growth and quality by both Sterling Investment Partners, a middle-market private equity business in Westport, CT and Fairway Market, headquartered in NYC. Attendees heard from the very articulate Fairway...

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June 2012 Mock Exams Available

June 2012 Mock Exams Available

Mock exams are now available for June 2012 candidates. Like last year, we are offering both a live option and a take-home option. Please visit http://www.stamfordcfa.org/education/cfa-mock-exam/ to register and for more details.

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What if risk assets are heading lower, not higher?

What if risk assets are heading lower, not higher?

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve heard much talk about a shallow correction in risk assets following the recent shakeout and associated flare-up in market volatility. Will the prior turmoil prove to be isolated and short lived, or was it a sign of more sinister things to come? Months before his departure from the Fed, Alan Greenspan reminded us that: “Long periods of relative stability...

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What if risk assets are heading lower, not higher?

What if risk assets are heading lower, not higher?

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve heard much talk about a shallow correction in risk assets following the recent shakeout and associated flare-up in market volatility. Will the prior turmoil prove to be isolated and short lived, or was it a sign of more sinister things to come? Months before his departure from the Fed, Alan Greenspan reminded us that: “Long periods of relative stability...

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CFA Program Identification Policy Change

CFA Program Identification Policy Change

CFA Institute requires an international travel passport* from every candidate. This policy sets forth one global standard, in the form of a single document that is both internationally obtainable and recognizable, that allows us to confirm the identity of our candidates, and to ensure that all candidates receive identical treatment during the exam day admissions process. This policy applies to...

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