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On October 29, 2012, Chinese Finance Association of America (CFAA) successfully hosted Dr. Zhao Yue, Chief Economist of Chief Securities Limited, Hong Kong and a China macro economy expert for a CFAA Distinguished Speaker Series on the China economy outlook. Dr. Zhao shared with the audience his highly insightful views on the current challenges and opportunities of the Chinese economy and the potential solutions to the issues from both economic and policy standpoints. The feedback from the audience on Dr. Zhao’s speech was positive. Some of them viewed Dr. Zhao’s speech as one of the most interesting and insightful speeches of the year.(See more details here …) (Chinese Version Report)
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In a financial World that is seeing a large amount of investments, there is no doubt that the need exists for individuals and companies who possess the skills needed to make sound investments decisions. Being able to calculate an accurate intrinsic value for a company must consist of a deeper analysis through an advanced DCF model. HOLT Co-Founder and President of LifeCycle Returns, Inc. (LCRT), Mr. Thomas is an expert at valuation techniques and the use of value management principles. Three key areas that Mr. Thomas covered in his presentation to the CFAA audience on September 18th 20120 were the methodology of creating advanced automated DCF valuation models, DCF intrinsic value accuracy, and measuring the fat-tailed risk of the price formation process.(See more details here …)
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On August 2, 2012, Mr. Tiejun Shi, Partner of a top-tier law firm (Beijing Jun He Law offices 北京君合律师事务所) in China gave Chinese Finance Association of America (CFAA) an informative and interesting speech. Mr. Shi started his practice in law after he graduated from Peking University in 1992 and is one of the most respected corporate law veterans of the Chinese capital market including being a former member of China NASDAQ IPOs Audit Committee at China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).(See more details here …)
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With a PhD in Theoretical Physics, Dr. Alex Tartakovsky has expanded his horizons from researching the physics of stochastic processes and superconductivity to becoming a Financial Engineer Manager at Spot Trading, LLC. Such a unique background had everyone in attendance for the CFAA’s July 18th event, gravitating towards Dr. Tartakovsky’s every word as he focused the discussion on pricing and risk management related to volatility trading. (See more details here …)
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On June 28, 2012, Chinese Finance Association of America (CFAA) and all in attendance gained valuable insight to the struggles the Euro has placed on its participating members. The guest speaker for the evening was Deputy Chief Economist and Managing Director of Mesirow Financial, Adolfo Laurenti. Mr. Laurenti is a leading expert in European economics and graciously shared his views on the history and cause of the European debt crisis, as well as the possible future for the Euro to all in attendance. (See more details here …)
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美国华人金融协会（CFAA）日前在芝加哥市中心举办“中国期货市场的监管与发展趋势”专题讲座，正在芝加哥访问交流的中国证券监督管理委员会期货监管一部副主任彭俊衡博士，就中国期货市场的发展历史、监管、现状等相关问题等大家进行了热烈交流。 (See more details here …)
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On May 17, 2012, Chinese Finance Association of America (CFAA) hosted a workshop for those who are interested in pursuing the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charter and taking the respective exams. The exam dates, which are quickly approaching, for Level I, II, and III will be held on June 2-3. CFAA’s Pre-CFA workshop allowed all in attendance the opportunity to learn as well as talk with financial professionals from various fields who have been long time holders of the CFA charter. (See more details here …)
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On April 25, 2012, Chinese Finance Association of America (CFAA) co-hosted an event in the Colonial Room at the Union League Club of Chicago on the topic of “Strategic Valuation Applied: Real-time Stock Ideas and Market Outlook” together with the Institute of Strategy and Valuation. Attendees were privileged to have featured speaker at the event, Professor Joel Litman, Managing Director of Equity Analysis & Strategy and Senior Fellow of the Institute of Strategy & Valuation. (See more details here …)
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On March 28th, 2012, Chinese Finance Association of America (CFAA) co-hosted an event on the topic of Private Equity Secondary Sales and its Fast Growth in Asia together with DePaul University Kellstadt Finance Community (KFC). Mr. Troy Barnett, CFA, Partner at a prominent Chicago private equity firm, Adams Street Partners, and Mr. Howard Cohen, CFA, Research Advisor at Blaige & Company were speaking at the event. (See more details here …)
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Chinese Finance Association of America (CFAA) once again successfully hosted its annual Chinese New Year Reception on February 7th, 2012 at The Union League Club of Chicago. The event was well attended and received very positive feedback from the audience. (See more details here …)
