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A Passport Event PASSPORT PROGRAM
CFA Society of Chicago is pleased to offer members of any CFA society the ability attend many CFA Chicago events at our member rate. This "Passport Program" logo and text will appear on the event detail page if that event is offered under this program. Note: If you are only a member of CFA Institute, you do not qualify for the society member rate.

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Event cancellation policy: Unless otherwise stated in the event description, you may cancel your registration for an event until 5pm on the day before event by contacting our office: 312-251-1301. No exceptions will be made.

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DATE/TIME DESCRIPTION
8/7/2008
4:00 pm
Show Me the Money
Introducing the CFA Institute's Executive Compensation Manual

Concern about executive compensation typically is limited to whether or not reward directly corresponds to results created by management's decisions or actions. There is still little guidance to help investors understand compensation systems...

Speakers: James Allen, CFA, Director, Capital Markets Policy Group - CFA Institute Centre for Financial Market Integrity


8/19/2008
5:00 pm
CFA Study Group Kick-Off Party

Please join us to learn about the CFA Chicago Study Groups, sign up for Study Groups, and hear Charterholders' tips on how to study most efficiently!

Speakers: n/a


8/21/2008
5:00 pm
Summer Architectural Boat Tour and Happy Hour

Take advantage of a great networking opportunity while enjoying an informative and engaging evening exploring Chicago's architecture on an hour-long river cruise.

Speakers: n/a


8/28/2008
5:00 pm
Women's Networking Night

Grab your business cards and unwind with your fellow female professionals, while enjoying sweeping views of the Chicago skyline at the new riverfront restaurant, Flatwater!

Speakers: n/a


9/9/2008
12:00 pm
Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Carl B. Weinberg
Global Deflation? Probably Not! Global Disinflation Seems More Likely

Dr. Weinberg is the author of Notes on the Global Economy, a publication that forecasts and analyzes global market activity. He also authors Weekly Notes on China's Economy, a weekly report on China's key economic indicators and issues...

Speakers: Dr. Carl B. Weinberg - Chief Economist, High Frequency Economics


9/9/2008
2:30 pm
Fundamentals of Investing

CFA Society of Chicago is pleased to announce our annual "Fundamentals of Investing" course. The course will run for six consecutive Tuesdays, beginning September 9.

Speakers: Michael S. Falk, Vice President and the Chief Investment Officer - ProManage LLC; Michele Gambera, Senior Research Consultant and Chief Economist in the Research Group - Ibbotson Associates; Ann Logue, freelance writer, Consulting Analyst, and Instructor - University of Illinois at Chicago; Kevin Vandolder, Principal - Ennis Knupp & Associates; Christopher T. Vincent, Principal - William Blair & Company


9/10/2008
5:00 pm
Branding Yourself for Success and Advancement

Join us for a discussion with Fran Skinner, CFA and Jamie Ziegler, principals with Focus Consulting Group and co-authors of High Performing Investment Teams.

Speakers: Fran Skinner, CFA, and Jamie Ziegler, Principals, Focus Consulting Group


9/23/2008
11:00 am
Sold Out - 4th Annual Golf Outing

Please join CFA Chicago at the 4th Annual Golf Outing at the Medinah Country Club, site of the 1999 PGA Championship, 2006 PGA Championship and 2012 Ryder Cup.

Speakers: n/a


11/6/2008
5:00 pm
CFA Society of Chicago 2008 Annual Dinner

Keynote Speaker Charles Wheelan makes economics accessible, comprehensible and appealing, showing that economic consequences are both global in scope and a fundamental part of everyday life.

Speakers: Charles Wheelan, Ph.D. - Author, Yahoo! Columnist, and Senior Lecturer - University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy


Past Events

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