Let's Talk EU

This series provides a guide to the economic and policy developments within the European Union (EU) and is a must-listen for any student, policy maker, legislator, economist, or corporate strategist seeking a greater understanding of the opportunities, risks, and emerging policy initiatives that will affect the 330 million consumers living there and the companies doing or seeking to do business there.

These podcasts are delivered by Josina Kamerling, head of regulatory outreach for CFA Institute for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Benefit from Ms. Kamerling’s six-year odyssey of working with the EU commission and the EU parliament, from advocacy to implementation of key economic and regulatory issues. Along the way Ms. Kamerling shares the unique perspectives she’s gained regarding the body politic that is the EU, describing its wonder, in some respects its majesty, and the perils it faces.

CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials and is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. There are more than 163,000 CFA Charterholders worldwide in 163 markets. For more information visit www.cfainstitute.org, follow on social @MarketIntegrity and @JosinaKamerling or connect with Josina on LinkedIn.

8th Global Ethics & Trust in Finance Prize for Under 35s Focusses on Sustainability and Ethics

Nov 17, 2021

Josina Kamerling, co-president of the Prize Jury discusses with her co-president Prof. Paul Dembinski about this edition’s laureates, what themes are emerging and what needs to change in the financial industry for sustainability to function. Following the high-level commitments at COP26, how can we walk the talk?

Comparing and contrasting EU and US financial services legislation in Covid-19 times - Part 2

Dec 9, 2020

A conversation with Jim Allen, head of Americas capital markets policy at CFA Institute. Looking back at the relationship between EU and US on financial services over the past years.

Comparing and contrasting EU and US financial services legislation in Covid-19 times - Part 1

Dec 9, 2020

A conversation with Jim Allen, head of Americas capital markets policy at CFA Institute. Looking back at the relationship between EU and US on financial services over the past years.

Nonfinancial reporting: A look at the EU revision of the directive and its wider implications globally

Jul 1, 2020

A discussion with Kazim Razvi Director of Financial Reporting the podcast looks at some of the global issues of non-financial reporting and the changes proposed at the EU level. With a particular focus on the problems facing SMEs in the context of enabling their access to investors and markets.

A Guide To EU Financial Politics and Policy Development

Jun 2, 2020

A conversation with Mary Leung head of Advocacy in APAC for CFA institute. Comparing and contrasting the treatment of inducements across key markets in APAC and with relevance for the EU context where consideration is being given whether to ban or not inducements.