Upcoming Events

Monthly Luncheon: Macroeconomic Outlook for 2026

Register NOW! Join us for lunch and an engaging and insightful discussion with Ron Temple, Lazard Chief Market Strategist, as he provides his macroeconomic outlook for the year ahead. Attendees will benefit from Ron’s perspectives across key global economies and markets and will leave with a deeper understanding of the forces driving market volatility, the potential risks and opportunities ahead, and key themes to watch for in 2026. Ron will address key investor questions including: ·       Will the Federal Reserve deliver on dovish market expectations, or will economic data take an unexpected turn that derails rate cuts? ·       Is China finally going to implement fiscal stimulus and structural reforms to sustainably accelerate economic growth? ·       Could Europe be at the beginning of a brighter future where higher defense and infrastructure investment drive a meaningful productivity acceleration? ·       Does Japan have what it takes to drive the next leg of corporate governance reforms that drive returns on capital higher? ·       Where are markets missing the mark in terms of expectations versus the potential reality of 2026? CFA members: free,  Guests: $40 Register NOW!

University Social Hour

Register NOW! Kick off the new semester and network, eat, drink and socialize with students and CFA Society Austin financial professionals and board members. Learn more about the CFA charter and the many ways it can boost your financial knowledge and future career prospects. CFA Members: FREE   Students and Faculty: FREE Sponsors: FREE   CFA Test Taker 2025: FREE Register NOW!

Book Club: Sapiens: History of Humankind

Register NOW! Join colleagues to discuss  Yuval Harari's book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind . From this renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution - a number one international best seller - that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". Amazon link Members: Free Register NOW!

Annual Dinner: Federal Reserve and Financial Markets

Register NOW! Plan to attend one of our biggest events of the year, CFA Society Austin's Annual Dinner!  Goldman Sachs Vice Chair and Former Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan will discuss “Navigating the Cross Currents – A Discussion of Economics and Implications for Financial Markets and the Fed” . He will give an overview of the structural changes affecting the U.S. economy: fiscal policy, trade, deregulation, energy, and immigration. These changes individually are substantial but collectively create a foundational shift in the economy and have profound implications for financial markets and Federal Reserve policy. Pricing: Early Bird Pricing of $125 through 12/31/25 Pricing: $135 after 1/1/26 Register NOW!

Book Club

Save the Date! Plan to join fellow members for an interesting book club discussion.

Monthly Luncheon: Insurance-Linked Securities

Register NOW! Join us for lunch and an engaging discussion with Andrew Poreda, CFA, Vice President and Senior Research Analyst for Sage Advisory, as he provides insights on Insurance-Linked Securities and a Catastrophe Bonds Market Overview. CFA members: free,  Guests: $40 Register NOW!

Book Club

Save the Date! Plan to join fellow members for an interesting book club discussion.

Monthly Luncheon

Save the Date! Graham Capital’s President and CIO Jens Foehrenbach, CFA, will present an overview of the discretionary and systematic macro investing landscape. Jens Foehrenbach, CFA, is the President and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Graham Capital Management, L.P. (“Graham”), an alternative investment manager with approximately $21B AUM as of January 1, 2025. Mr. Foehrenbach jointly oversees and supervises Graham’s discretionary and systematic portfolio manager teams, trading, and research. CFA members: free,  Guests: $40

Cinco De Mayo Social

Plan to attend the fifth annual Cinco De Mayo Social! Hosted by Alliance Bernstein Private Credit Investors. Taco bar, beer, wine, margaritas.