Upcoming Events


  • Tuesday
    9
    April

    Fifth Annual Alternatives Forum at Drexel University A State of the Union: Private Capital Edition

    Apr 9, 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM (ET)
    Private markets have grown rapidly over the past decade, fueled by changes in capital formation, regulatory and lending requirements, unprecedented low interest rates, and investor preferences. Today, many of the factors that led to past performance have changed or reversed, yet investors continue to make commitments to the private markets.  Join us on the campus of Drexel University for a dynamic discussion and debate around the current opportunities and challenges found within private equity, private credit, and real estate. This event is co-hosted with CAIA Pennsylvania and Drexel University.  We are excited to announce our panel of experts:    Liz Foo, Senior Private Investment Director Vanguard     Jimmy Gallagher, CFA, Portfolio Strategist - Private Credit Blue Owl Capital     Phillip Shankweiler, CFA, CAIA, Managing Director Starwood  Lite bites and refreshments will be served.  Registration:  CFAP Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $35.00 Students: No Charge Click here to register.
    Philadelphia, PA, United States

  • Thursday
    11
    April

    CFAP Webinar: The Future of Emerging Markets and The Rise of a Digital India

    Apr 11, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (ET)
    The Third Wave of global digitization has reached an inflection point. The conditions and technologies born in Silicon Valley have now spread, evolved, and matured worldwide, creating billions of digital natives and numerous unicorns in all corners of the globe. This confluence of forces has become most powerful in India. A thriving economy and favorable demographics are creating a digital golden age that’s expected to propel the country to the third largest economy by 2027.  The webinar will cover:      What makes India the ideal emerging market     Is India like China 15 years ago?     Drastically declining tech costs ($12 smartphones)     Understanding the power of the India Stack     How to invest in India's digital transformation     The next Wave of the Digital Revolution: Latin America and Southeast Asia Our presenter is Kevin T. Carter. Kevin is the Founder & Chief Investment Officer of EMQQ Global. While he principally considers himself an active “value” investor, he has collaborated with Princeton economist and indexing legend, Dr. Burton G. Malkiel, for more than 20 years. Together Malkiel and Carter founded eInvesting in 1999, a pioneer firm in fractional share brokerage acquired by ETRADE in 2000, and Active Index Advisors, a pioneer in “direct indexing” acquired by Natixis Asset Management in 2005. In 2006, their efforts turned to China and emerging markets. They launched several China focused ETFs on the NYSE with Guggenheim Partners. EMQQ Global is a San Francisco based investment management and research firm focused on the emerging and Frontier Markets Technology Sector. Its Indexes include publicly traded internet and ecommerce companies operating in 50+ countries including India, China, Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria, Egypt, Mexico, Vietnam and Turkey. Its Indexes help investors identify the opportunities driven by the digital consumer revolution in the markets with ETFs listed on stock exchanges in the U.S., Europe and Asia. 

  • Tuesday
    16
    April

    Suburban Happy Hour Hosted By the CFAP Women’s Leadership Initiative

    Apr 16, 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM (ET)
    Enjoy Springtime in the suburbs at our April Happy Hour! Mingle with friends and colleagues in a relaxed setting.  La Cabra is a large, local watering hole with great food and drink. It is conveniently located in downtown Berwyn, close to public transportation and major highways.   The Happy Hour is hosted by CFAP’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI). The WLI is a special interest group of the Society. Its mission is to lead and maintain a community among financial industry women professionals in the Philadelphia region by promoting the highest standard of ethics, education and professional excellence for the benefit of CFAP members and society.    Both female and male CFAP members are invited to attend. As with all CFAP Happy Hours, members are encouraged to bring along a guest. You can sign up your guest when you register.   Lite bites and refreshments will be served. Click here to register.
    Berwyn, PA, United States

  • Thursday
    6
    June

    Wilmington Special Event: Pickleball Outing

    Jun 6, 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM (ET)
    Join CFAP for an exciting evening event in Wilmington. We will visit the newly installed Pickleball courts at the prestigious DuPont Country Club . Pickleball is fun, social and friendly! The rules are simple, and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game.   We have reserved several courts for our outing. An instructor will also be available at the event to guide new players.   Registration includes court and instruction time, and equipment rental. Lite bites and refreshments will be served on the club patio.   CFAP members can invite one guest to the event. Guests can be signed up when you register.   Registration: $50.00 per person. Register here.
    Wilmington, DE, United States

  • Tuesday
    25
    June

    Members-Only Special Event: Annual Golf Outing

    Jun 25, 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM (ET)
    CFAP and Women in Investing Network (WIN) Philadelphia invite you to experience an afternoon of golf and socializing at White Manor , a beautiful private club in Chester County. You have the choice of participating in a nine-hole team scramble format with a 3pm shotgun start. Or join a golf clinic followed by a four-hole team scramble format. You can choose your option when you register.   After golf, we will head to the White Manor clubhouse for appetizers, drinks, dinner and dessert.   Price includes range balls, golf with cart and 19th hole reception.   This event welcomes the first 48 people who register.   Registration: $95.00 Click here to register. 
    Malvern, PA, United States