In Conversation With

  Monika: Working as an investment professional and backed by engineering/quantitative background from one of India’s most reputed institutions, BITS Pilani, what motivated you to pursue your career in finance and how CFA program helped you in advancing...

  The lending market in India has grown considerably over the last five years. The market is characterized by the introduction of innovative products, digitization and the entry of new participants. We had an interesting conversation with Bama Balakrishnan,...

  CFA Society India had the pleasure to interview Shravan Shankar, founder of Climake for its ESG special newsletter edition. Our expert shared his views on transforming ESG, evolving industries, new technologies, investment opportunities owing to climate...

  Tarun: You’ve been a volunteer with CFA Society India, working on various initiatives in the past. How would you define your volunteering journey and how it has helped you? Shamit: I’ve always considered the CFA Society as a think tank where...

  Climate change and ESG aspects of investing are bound to gain more prominence and it is imperative for all investment professionals to upskill themselves in these areas. We interviewed Namita Vikas, founder of auctusESG and an experienced leader in...

The challenges of climate change are not limited to some countries or businesses. These are universal and impacting everyone across the globe. The investors are increasingly concerned with the emerging risks from ESG factors. They are incorporating these factors...

  Shivani: Congratulations on being elected as a Director of CFA Society India! Talking about diversity in the workplace first, what are your views on women on corporate boards? Jayna: I strongly believe that corporate boards need more women. If you look...

    “Your Network Is Your Net Worth!” If you’ve heard this quote before then you know who we’re talking about. An Investment Banker, Finance Professor, Author, most followed CFA charterholder on LinkedIn, and the Founder of Institute of Life,...

  New alternative funding routes are gaining prominence as founders look for start-up-friendly financial products, away from the traditional methods of equity dilution and debt covenants – financial products that can in some way be linked to their...

  Peer-to-peer lending is a mechanism which connects individuals in need of credit with others willing to lend. The platforms purely acts as an intermediary or marketplace that connects borrowers and lenders. All P2P platforms come under the purview of RBI...