Nature Risk… Climate Risk
Nature risk, or the loss of natural assets, affects humans in a wide range of ways, but it is poorly understood, and its economic impact is not adequately measured. Yet it is gaining prominence during a time of concern about climate risk. The natural world helps mitigate climate change because it provides many natural sinks that absorb carbon dioxide, such as mangrove swamps. “Nature is critical for us to get to net zero,” said Jo Paisley, president of GARP Risk Institute, referring to a fundamental goal of the 2016 Paris Agreement. “And climate change is one of the drivers of […]
Global Energy Transition
What’s changing in relation to global energy supply and production? What are the latest trends in demand? And what do the changes mean for investment opportunity and risk? These and other questions were addressed by David von Eiff, Director, Global Industry Standards at CFA Institute during a webinar on April 22, 2025, titled “Global Energy Transition: Investment Opportunity and Risks.” Since the day marked the 55th anniversary of Earth Day celebrations, he began with a review of the goals of the zero emissions agreement. “There are health benefits to renewable energy and economic benefits.” “In the U.S., renewables-based electrical generation […]
The Future of Financial Advisors
How have investor expectations and behaviors evolved under the new U.S. administration? With recent strides in artificial intelligence, how is the role of the financial advisor changing? These and other questions were discussed by experts in behavioral finance during a webinar on April 16, 2025, titled “The Future of the Investment Professional: Mastering the Psychology of Investor Behavior.” The panelists touched on issues that will be discussed more fully at the upcoming conference, CFA Institute LIVE 2025 to be held in Chicago, 4-7 May, 2025. The panel moderator, Peter Lazaroff [Photo, RHS], is Chief Investment Officer at Plancorp Private Wealth […]