

Enterprising Investor
CFA Institute
Enterprising Investor is the flagship podcast of CFA Institute and the definitive program for the investment management industry. As stewards of the investment industry, Enterprising Investor will feature intimate conversations with some of the most influential people from the world of finance about the topics that matter most to investment professionals.
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Mar 27, 2013 • 6min
An Update on the Banking Industry with Michael L. Mayo, CFA
In episode #197, Michael L. Mayo, CFA, discusses the state of corporate governance, whether he expects to see more shareholder activism, and how breaking up the mega-banks would unlock value for shareholders.

Mar 20, 2013 • 10min
Equity Market Outlook with Strategas' Jason Trennert
In episode #195, Jason Trennert of Strategas offers his sometimes contrarian outlook for equity markets while sharing insights on the European currency crisis and the prospects for inflation.

Mar 13, 2013 • 18min
Bank Credit Quality after the Great Recession: An Interview with an Insider's Outsider
In episode #194, Kamal Mustafa discusses how best to examine and understand bank credit quality.

Mar 7, 2013 • 9min
Dodd Frank Act: A New Paradigm for Family Offices
In episode #193, David Guin, a partner at Withers Bergman LLP, discusses the implications of the SEC's new definition of family offices and explains what a good compliance policy should look like.

Feb 27, 2013 • 12min
Economics of the Arab Spring: Is Regional Integration MENA's Best Option?
In episode #192, Dr. Adeel Malik explains why he thinks regional economic integration and a strong private sector are essential to address the economic challenges, such as youth unemployment, facing the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Feb 20, 2013 • 10min
The Future of the MBA: Financial Professionals in a Changing World
In episode #190, Robert F. Bruner, Dean of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, discusses the evolution of the MBA program.

Feb 13, 2013 • 16min
The Church of England as an Institutional Investor
In episode #191, Edward Mason shares his views on how the Church of England reflects its moral values in its investments as an institutional investor.

Feb 6, 2013 • 11min
The Importance of Financial Crises: Past and Present
In episode #189, Robert F. Bruner discusses the importance of financial crises. He focuses on the importance of studying past crises in order to better understand and mitigate future crises.

Jan 30, 2013 • 13min
Understanding India's Economy and Capital Markets: Past, Present, and Future
In episode #188, Satyajit Das, former banker and author of Traders, Guns, and Money, and Extreme Money, discusses and assesses India's recent reform efforts.

Jan 23, 2013 • 9min
Making the Case for Equities
In episode #186, Jeremy J. Siegel asserts that historical asset class returns, the prospect for continued strength in corporate earnings, and current valuation levels all support the case for investment in equities.


