Asset Allocation and Alternative Investments

Portfolio Management Topics: Highlights from the 2004 CFA Institute (formerly AIMR) Annual Conference

In this webcast presentation, Brian D. Singer, CFA, discusses:

  • Issues associated with historical data, optimizers, and “optimal” policy mixes.
  • The use of simulations to identify “appropriate” policy mixes.
  • Analysis and recommendation of an appropriate policy mix that includes alternative investments.

Speaker

Photo of Brian D. Singer, CFA

Brian D. Singer, CFA, is Americas chief investment officer at UBS Global Asset Management, where he oversees asset allocation and risk management. His responsibilities include asset allocation and currency strategies, economic research, and the development of integrated risk analysis and management capabilities. Mr. Singer is a member of the UBS Global Asset Management Executive Committee and UBS Group Managing Board and has authored articles on risk management, global asset management, and performance attribution. He was the recipient of a 1991 Graham and Dodd Award of Excellence from the Financial Analysts Journal. Mr. Singer holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

This information is accurate as of the date of recording.

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Topics

  • Portfolio Management
  • Private Wealth Management
  • Economics

Details

Length: 57min
Posted: 8/16/2004
Recorded On: 5/10/2004
CE Credits: 1 CE
Formats:
  • Video Webcast
  • Audio Webcast

Price (USD)

Members: FREE
CFA Program Candidates: $25.00
Standard Rate: $35.00