News

SVB and Beyond
Jul/19/2023

We share this document from NYU Stern Business School.

The essay discusses the banking stress that occurred in 2023, its underlying causes, provides insights into the consequences of the banking stress and offers suggestions for preventing similar situations in the future.

Some banks faced trouble due to a combination of large capital shortages and a significant share of uninsured deposits, leading to potential losses for uninsured depositors and a system-wide run risk. The macroeconomic causes, including fiscal and monetary policies after the pandemic, contributed to increased risk-taking by banks. The failure of certain banks highlights the need for regulatory reforms, including strengthening supervision, revising deposit insurance, and enhancing banks’ capacity to absorb losses. 

SVB and Beyond Book Final Version Online

Keys to Accessing International Capital Markets
Jun/21/2023

We held the event “Keys to Access International Capital Markets”.

During the gathering, we had the honor of hosting prominent professionals, Cecilia Carriquiry and Ignacio Temerlin, who shared their extensive experience in the field of securities issuance and provided valuable insights into the structuring of public offerings of bonds and stocks.

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Staying the course in times of uncertainty
Apr/21/2023

In line with its mission to promote the development of financial practices guided by the highest ethical and quality standards, CFA Society Uruguay organized together with Vanguard the event “Staying the course in times of uncertainty”, presented by Ignacio Saralegui, Senior Investment Strategist from Vanguard Latin America, who emphasized the importance of maintaining a long-term investment strategy and avoiding making impulsive decisions during times of uncertainty in the financial market.

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Are we facing a new international financial crisis?
Mar/30/2023

On March 29th we held the event “Are we facing a new international financial crisis?” organized together with the National Academy of Economics where we had the valuable presentations of Fernando Barrán, Julio de Brun and Arturo Porzecanski.

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CFA Institute Announces Significant Enhancements to the CFA Program to Meet the Needs of Candidates and Employers
Mar/21/2023

Global designation evolves to shape today’s investment profession and the professionals who operate within it

Charlottesville, United States 20 Mar 2023
CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces significant enhancements to the CFA Program as part of its continual efforts to evolve the Program. These changes address the way today’s candidates learn and prepare them for successful careers as investment professionals, while also supplying the industry with the well-trained, ethical professionals it so requires.

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Unlocking value in bonds and Currencies
Mar/16/2023

On the 14th March we held the event  “Unlocking value in bonds and currencies” where Joanna David, Investment Officer of Colchester Global Investors discussed current valuations in sovereign bonds and currencies in developed and emerging markets, emphasizing long-term deviations and highlighting attractive opportunities.

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Inflation: Situation and Perspectives
Mar/01/2023

Yesterday we co organized with Academia Nacional de Economía our first event of the year with the participation of Ec. Adolfo Sarmiento, Manager of Economic Policy and Markets of the Central Bank of Uruguay.

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New Sponsorship Agreement
Feb/28/2023

We are very pleased to share with you a new sponsorship agreement with the firm Vanguard.

As a sponsor of the CFA Society Uruguay, Vanguard will support the organization’s events, initiatives and programs aimed at promoting professional development and best practices in the investment management industry.

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CFA Institute Investment Foundations® Certificate Relaunch
Feb/14/2023

We are pleased to announce the return of the CFA Institute Investment Foundations® Certificate which will be open for enrollment starting today.

The recently updated Certificate covers the essentials of finance, ethics and investment functions, and provides a clear understanding of the global investment industry. It is designed for those aspiring to (or currently working in) support roles in the financial industry, such as marketing, human resources, IT, operations, and legal, so that all industry colleagues speak the same language.

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CIO Summit – Latam Edition
Feb/10/2023

Yesterday, the “CIO Summit – Latam Edition” event was held,  organized by the CFA Institute and Moody’s, where the rating agency ratified the Baa2 long-term rating with a stable outlook for Uruguay.