Larry Cao, CFA, presented from The Forum. The Forum is a place to share, learn, and engage, and connect with CFA Institute, to hear firsthand about current CFA Institute initiatives

Mark W. Yusko covered: Learn why the killer D’s of demographics, debt, and deflation will present a huge tailwind for emerging markets and a huge headwind for developed markets; Discover why now is the time to build a foundation of your portfolios

Deborah Fuhr covers: Discussion and analysis of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs) being used by institutional investors and others; Ways to use ETFs as a part of your investment strategy.

Mark Jeffries covered: Discussion of the link between communication excellence and business success; Focus on innovative communication, networking, and influence tools designed to accelerate your business success.

John Dwyer covers: Digital assets as a new investable asset class, A new, emerging capital market infrastructure, and the digital asset taxonomy and implications for portfolio construction

The largest global asset owners discuss the markets; How sustainability issues are changing investment policies and practices; The changing expectations of investment managers; Time horizons, technology, and the growing role of private markets.