The Covid-19 pandemic has inflicted a serious wound on the US economy. It will necessitate that a choice be made between a continued shelter-in-place lockdown and the re-opening of economic activity. There is little doubt that shelter-in-place has slowed the spread of Covid-19, however the cost to businesses of not...
With the impact of the Coronavirus, the CFA Society Chicago office will be closed through June 30, 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow the guidance of local government officials. All CFA Society Chicago events through May 31, 2020 will be virtual. Please visit the events calendar for additional information and registration. Staff will continue to take calls and respond to emails during normal business hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Please contact the CFA Society Chicago with any questions at info@cfachicago.org or 312-251-1301.
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The Path to Recovery in a Covid-19 World
Distinguished Speaker Series: Rocky Wirtz, Chicago Blackhawks and Wirtz Corporation
On March 11, 2020, a full house gathered at the Palmer House Hilton to hear a discussion between Rocky Wirtz, CEO of Wirtz Corporation—a holding company engaged in the real estate, beverage, banking, media and sports entertainment sectors—and CFA Society Chicago’s Daniel Kastholm, CFA, of Fitch Ratings. The two began...
Modern Monetary Theory
Historic Monetary and Fiscal Stimulus: Savior or Destroyer? The very current topic of Modern Monetary Theory--and especially it’s application to the present economic environment related to the COVID-19 pandemic--was the topic of discussion on April 22, 2020, at CFA Society Chicago’s first member event conducted by...
Bad Axe Throwing: Round 2
On February 13th, twenty plus adventurous CFA Society Chicago members gathered at Bad Axe Throwing in the West Loop to enjoy an evening of axe throwing, fun and competition. Despite the unlucky date, everyone walked away intact! We received instruction from our fantastic hosts and axe thrower extraordinaire coaches,...
Progressive Networking Luncheon at Petterino’s
On May 22nd, thirty-six members of CFA Society Chicago gathered at Petterino’s to enjoy a progressive networking luncheon. Participants mingled casually prior to taking their seats for the salad course and first round of networking. The sound level rose as individuals each introduced themselves and conversations...
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Christopher T. Vincent, CFA, Appointed CEO of CFA Society Chicago
CFA Society Chicago's Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has appointed Christopher T. Vincent, CFA, as the new chief executive officer of CFA Society Chicago effective May 4, 2020. Mr. Vincent is a former partner and head of William Blair’s Fixed Income...
CFA Society Chicago extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Priscilla Perry.
CFA Society Chicago recently received the sad news of the passing of Priscilla Alkire Perry at the age of 84. A well-known member of the Chicago-area investment community, Priscilla was awarded CFA Society Chicago’s Hortense Friedman, CFA, Award for Excellence at the...
CFA Society Chicago Board Member Dhvani Shah, CFA, named to CIO Magazine’s 2019 Power 100!
Congratulations to Dhvani Shah, CFA, IMRF Chief Investment Officer and member of CFA Society Chicago Board of Directors, for being named to CIO Magazine’s 2019 Power 100. Read more via IMRF