Greetings!
Despite the snowy start to our 2011 programs, I know you'll be excited to see the depth of our speaker line-up this spring. Our current schedule moves our monthly luncheons back to downtown Des Moines. Don't miss these monthly opportunities to hear from industry experts and network with local professionals.
If you are a candidate gearing up for spring exams, you'll find more than ever it pays to be a member of the society. Affiliate members receive the same benefits as charterholders. Now is the time to join.
Remember: Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Laura Beebe,
CFA Society of Iowa, President |
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Upcoming Luncheon Meetings |  Tuesday, February 8th Luncheon: Mr. John Tamny, Senior Economist for H.C. Wainwright and Editor of RealClearMarkets.com
Topic: Irrational Exuberance Is Not Inflationary: Why the Fed's Inflation Assumptions Are Incorrect
From Alan Greenspan to Ben Bernanke, the Fed has operated to varying degrees under the assumption that economic growth is the cause of inflation. As a result, in times of prosperity the Federal Reserve has sought to use its interest rate lever to slow down the economy. In truth, growth is the ultimate inflation cure for soaking up excess dollar liquidity. Rather than using monetary policy to temper stock-market rallies all the while limiting employment growth, the Fed should stay out of the way because growth will help it to achieve inflation-free prosperity.
Register here by noon Friday, February 4th. Cost is $30 for members/$35 for non members. February's Luncheon will be held at The Des Moines Club located at 666 Grand Ave., on the 34th Floor of the Ruan Center. Registration begins at 11:30 with program to begin at 12:00.2011 Spring Programming Line-Up -- Save the dates! Wednesday, March 9th Luncheon
Ms. Laurie Goodman, Senior Managing Director at Amherst Securities Group, L.P. Topic: The US Residential Mortgage Market: Quantifying the Crises, Proposing SolutionsIf you run a mortgage backed portfolio, you know that Laurie is the voice of the mortgage market. Even if you're not an MBS specialist, you've been impacted by the housing meltdown. Come to the luncheon to gain an in-depth understanding of the continued MBS crisis and hear her ideas for solutions. Wednesday, April 13th Luncheon Mr. Steve Murphy, Vice President at S&P Data LLC Steve is a 30 year veteran of the industry and will address the municipal bond fears that keep making headlines. Whether you are an institutional manager who holds BAB bonds or a high net worth manager this speaker will provide a long-term view of the sector and discuss it's current risks. Wednesday, May 11th Luncheon Mr. Marty Klein, Managing Director of Senior Relationship Management at Barclays Capital Marty is the leading strategist for insurance company asset management. With low bond yields and tighter spreads, portfolios are looking for ways to add value in a competitive market. See what insight Marty can provide for your portfolio and insurance company holdings. |
| June 2011 CFA Program Prep Courses | |
It's time to start studying for the June CFA exams! Pass rates were lower across each level last year. The CFA Society of Iowa is working to help you pass the exam with several CFA preparation material options. While the CFA Society of Iowa does not endorse any preferred provider program, we have partnered with these organizations to provide members with information and, in most cases, discounts on their CFA exam preparation materials.
For only $40, candidates are eligible to become affiliate members of the local CFA Society of Iowa chapter. If you are interested in becoming an affiliate member to take advantage of these discounts, as well as receive other member benefits, please contact info@gmail.com to receive more information.
The following programs, though not endorsed by the CFA Society of Iowa, offer significant discounts to our members:
- USC/CFALA CFA Review Streaming Media Program
- Kaplan Schweser CFA Review
- Becker/Stalla CFA Review
Visit the CFA Preparation page of our website to learn more about these and other programs to help you prepare. |
| 2011 Golf Outing - Save the Date! |
 Mark your calendar for the 2011 CFA Society of Iowa Summer Golf Outing. When: Friday afternoon, June 17th Where: The Legacy Golf Club, 400 Legacy Parkway, Norwalk, Iowa Expected cost: $35 per participant; includes range balls, golf cart, GPS and 18 holes of golf Further details to follow. Questions, contact Tom Foster at tcfoster@midamerican.com |
| June 2011 Scholarship Winners |
The CFA Society of Iowa offers congratulations to the following scholarships recipients for the June 2011 exam:
Joel Bennett
Brian Early
Xiang Gao
Govind Kurade
Kyle Larson
Amit Poddar
Kevin Shires
Mark Spurgeon
Best of luck to these scholars as they prepare this spring. |
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