Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
CFA Society San Francisco
“Financial Perspectives” is a monthly podcast featuring interviews with leaders in the finance and investment industry on current trends, career advancement, and their future outlook. Each episode highlights the guest’s area of expertise and features their unique perspectives through a finance lens.
Discussion topics include asset management, fixed income, private wealth, fintech, AI, treasury, investing practice, insurance, fund management, entrepreneurship, alternative investing, and more! Overall, you'll come away having learned new finance and investment insights.
This podcast, developed by CFA Society San Francisco, is provided for general interest only. Episodes are published on the last Tuesday of the month. The content is not intended to be, nor should be interpreted as recommendations or fiduciary advice. Please consult your own investment professional for information concerning your specific situation.
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Saira Malik, CFA; CIO, Nuveen - Global Equity Division
Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
06/22/21 • 24 min
In this month’s Meet a Member podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Saira Malik, Chief Investment Officer for Nuveen’s $420 billion Global Equity Division. Saira is a CFA charterholder and CFA Society San Francisco member. She is a frequent guest on many financial news programs such as CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox Business and has been ranked as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance” by Barron’s.
Join us for this compelling discussion, where we discuss Saira's thoughts surrounding women in the industry and the importance of mentorship.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email [email protected].
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
AI and MedTech: Innovations Shaping the Future with Kate Jackson Hobbs
Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
01/28/25 • 12 min
Explore the groundbreaking world of medical technology and artificial intelligence with Kate Jackson Hobbs, Vice President at T. Rowe Price. By tuning in to this episode, you'll gain insights into how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, leading to life-saving advancements in robotic-assisted surgeries and disease monitoring. These advancements are not just reshaping patient care but are also setting new benchmarks in medical practices across the globe.
Join us for a compelling conversation that not only examines the current landscape of medical technology but also peeks into the future. Kate Jackson Hobbs shares why, despite these incredible innovations, the healthcare industry remains hesitant to embrace new technologies. From the need for thorough vetting to the divide between those with access to cutting-edge tools and those without, this episode uncovers the realities behind the slow adoption of technology in healthcare. With a focus on economic utility and the evolution of tech-enabled tools, this discussion promises to be an eye-opener for anyone interested in the future of healthcare and AI.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email [email protected].
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
CHATS: Exploring the Digital Mirage: Cryptocurrency's Rise and Fall
Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
12/10/24 • 44 min
On this episode of "Financial Perspectives: Chats", we hear from acclaimed investigative reporter, Zeke Faux, and LinkedIn’s Senior Managing Editor, Devin Banerjee, as they unravel the complex world of crypto, shedding light on its meteoric rise and subsequent challenges. Zeke shares his investigative journey into Tether, a stablecoin cloaked in mystery, and how it led him to question the very substance of the crypto industry. As we explore Bitcoin's symbolic role in El Salvador and the unpredictable fallout from Samuel Bankman-Fried's trial, this conversation underscores the volatile nature of the digital frontier and its implications on global finance.
From the troubling reality of scams to the stagnant value of Bitcoin amidst ambiguous practical applications, Zeke highlights the darker side of digital assets. Despite blockchain technology’s touted potential, skepticism looms large over its revolutionizing promises without clear use cases.
The episode charts a course through the murky waters of crypto, contrasting the speculative nature of these currencies with the enduring stability of traditional monetary systems. Through engaging anecdotes and incisive analysis, we dissect the real-world applications of crypto, offering a critical reflection on past economic crazes while pondering the uncertain future of this volatile industry.
CHATS is a monthly segment, featuring audio recordings from our previous webinars. This month's episode was originally recorded in October 2023.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email [email protected].
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
VC & Tech w/John Ailanjian, CFA - Partner & CIO at Next Play Capital
Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
11/29/22 • 39 min
On this episode of the CFA Society San Francisco Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with John Ailanjian, CFA, General Partner and CIO for Next Play Capital. John has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s quantitative models to screen and perform due diligence on company investments. He also plays an integral role in the programming and education of Next Play Capital’s Fellowship program.
Prior to joining Next Play Capital, John was the CEO and Founder of Aspen Highland Management, an entity that provided investment advisory services to several high-net-worth families. John currently serves as a Board Member at CFA Society San Francisco and as an Alumni Board Member at Serra High School. He also serves as an Advisor for the Special Olympics of Northern California and several startups, including Obivi, Lightbrite, and Lumen Global Investments.
Listen to the full interview, where John discusses tech innovations and their impact on global markets, staying afloat through market shockwaves, and venture as an asset class.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email [email protected].
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
Volunteerism & Alts w/ Octavio Sandoval, CFA, CAIA - Director of Investments; Illumen Capital
Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
08/23/22 • 28 min
On the Season 3 premiere of the CFA Society San Francisco Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Octavio Sandoval, CFA, CAIA, Director of Investments at Illumen Capital. Illumen Capital is an alternative investment firm, working to reduce racial and gender bias and help its managers identify, evaluate, and invest in entrepreneurs who have been overlooked and underestimated.
Prior to Illumen Capital, Octavio was a leader at MassMutual Life Insurance Company in building the emerging fund manager program, which allocated $50 million to a wide variety of BIPOC-led funds that invest in BIPOC-led startups. He earned a BS in Applied Economics & Management at Cornell University and holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. Octavio formerly served on the alumni advisory council of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP).
Listen to the full interview, where Octavio discusses alternative investing and the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This episode discusses alternative investing, diversity and inclusion, professional designations, volunteerism, and education.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email [email protected].
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
Blockchain & Crypto w/ Emi Yoshikawa, CFA - VP of Corporate Strategy & Operations, Ripple
Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
11/23/21 • 28 min
On this episode of the CFA Society San Francisco Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Emi Yoshikawa, CFA, VP of Corporate Strategy and Operations at Ripple. Emi is responsible for the company’s corporate strategy and business operations as well as joint venture partnerships. She also serves as a board member of MoneyTap, Inc., which builds a next-gen payments platform by leveraging distributed ledger technology. She is also an adjunct professor at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability (GSAIS) as well as a founding core member of its Blockchain Research Center and is driving blockchain research collaboration between industry and academia.
Listen to the full interview, where Emi shares her insights into the future of Blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and transitioning into Fintech.
This episode discusses Fintech, career transitions, investment management, career development, Blockchain, and cryptocurrency.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email [email protected].
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
Generative AI w/ Don Hejna, CFA, CAIA, FDP - Sr. Principal Data Scientist, Accenture
Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
11/28/23 • 22 min
On this episode of the CFA Society San Francisco Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Don Hejna, CFA, CAIA, FDP, Sr. Principal Data Scientist at Accenture and Managing Director at Stantum LLC. He specializes in quantitative finance, big data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and portfolio optimization.
He is an active member of CFA Society San Francisco and serves as co-chair on the Member Programming Advisory Council (MPAC).
Listen to the full interview, where Don discusses all things generative AI including large language models such as chatGPT and the impact of AI on careers.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email [email protected].
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
Bridging Theoretical & Practical Finance: The Transfer of Knowledge w/ Dr. Matthew Faulkner
Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
06/25/24 • 9 min
Dr. Matthew Faulkner, CFA - Finance Professor at San José State University and Trustee for the City of San José Pension Fund - discusses bridging the gap between financial theory and real-world practice on our latest episode of the CFA Society San Francisco podcast.
Join our show's host, Tanya Suba-Tang - Membership Director at CFA Society San Francisco - as she delves into Dr. Faulkner's compelling journey from academia to practical application. Dr. Faulkner's perspective and experiences highlight the importance of collaboration between academics and practitioners, emphasizing the unique contributions each group can make to the field of finance and paving the way for future financial innovations.
Whether you're an academic, a practitioner, or someone considering a career in finance, this episode is packed with valuable insights on leveraging both theoretical and practical knowledge to make more informed financial decisions.
Meet Dr. Matthew Faulkner
Dr. Matthew Faulkner, CFA is a Finance Professor at San José State University where he teaches undergraduate and graduate students in corporate finance and business valuation. His research interests intersect corporate finance and behavioral finance to understand why and how companies and management make decisions while his private consulting work is in valuation.
In addition to his academics, he is a Trustee for the City of San José pension fund, serves as a FINRA arbitrator, and a volunteer with CFA Institute. Dr. Faulkner holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from UNC-Wilmington, an MBA in international finance and investments from the University of Valencia, Spain, and UNCW, and a doctoral degree from Florida Atlantic University.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email [email protected].
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
Innovative Strategies for Smart Philanthropy and Impact Investing with Sanem Alkan
Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
09/24/24 • 19 min
Discover how to align your charitable intentions with your investment goals as we chat with Sanem Alkan on smart philanthropy and impact investing. Sanem's expertise brings to light the transformative shifts in philanthropy, from the pivotal 1969 Tax Reform Act to today's cutting-edge trends like the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), blended finance, and venture philanthropy. Learn how to merge financial returns with social impact, leveraging strategic philanthropic tools such as program-related and mission-related investments. Sanem also explores the critical role of planning and advisory support for achieving tax-efficient charitable giving.
For business owners, Sanem unveils advanced strategies like charitable remainder trusts, donor-advised funds, and corporate foundations, which not only offer tax benefits but also bolster legacy planning and business reputation. She provides a wealth of resources for those eager to deepen their knowledge in this evolving field, including books, organizations, and certification programs. Tune in and transform your approach to philanthropy and impact investing on this month's Financial Perspectives episode.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email [email protected].
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
Sovereign Wealth Funds w/ Chris Browne, CFA - CIO & Partner; Democracy Investments
Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals
10/25/22 • 31 min
On this month’s episode of the CFA Society San Francisco Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Christopher Browne, CFA, Chief Investment Officer and Partner at Democracy Investments. The Democracy International Fund assesses democratic factors in countries and allocates based on these criteria with the intention of increasing economic growth for democratic countries.
Prior to joining Democracy Investments, Chris was a Solutions Portfolio Manager for Franklin Templeton Investments, where he advised institutions and family offices on multi-asset portfolio construction. Before his employment at Franklin Templeton, Chris was a fixed-income portfolio manager at California Investment Trust (now Shelton Capital), where he managed all fixed income for the firm. He received his MBA in International Business from Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management, and has a BA in English from the University of California – Santa Barbara.
Listen to the full interview, where Chris discusses how capital flow can potentially impact a country’s political environment.
This episode discusses ESG, international equity indexes, impact investing, ETFs, the spread of democracy, and sovereign wealth funds.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email [email protected].
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
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Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals currently has 50 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Forex, Venture Capital, Investments, Investing, Private Equity, Asset Management, Financial Advisor, Cfa, Podcasts, Business, Fixed Income and Careers.
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The episode title 'Sovereign Wealth Funds w/ Chris Browne, CFA - CIO & Partner; Democracy Investments' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals is 24 minutes.
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Episodes of Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals are typically released every 28 days.
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The first episode of Financial Perspectives: Insights from Investment Professionals was released on Apr 26, 2021.
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