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This series provides a guide to the economic and policy developments within the European Union (EU) and is a must-listen for any student, policy maker, legislator, economist, or corporate strategist seeking a greater understanding of the opportunities, risks, and emerging policy initiatives that will affect the 330 million consumers living there and the companies doing or seeking to do business there.

These podcasts are delivered by Josina Kamerling, head of regulatory outreach for CFA Institute for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Benefit from Ms. Kamerling’s six-year odyssey of working with the EU commission and the EU parliament, from advocacy to implementation of key economic and regulatory issues. Along the way Ms. Kamerling shares the unique perspectives she’s gained regarding the body politic that is the EU, describing its wonder, in some respects its majesty, and the perils it faces.

CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials and is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. There are more than 163,000 CFA Charterholders worldwide in 163 markets. For more information visit www.cfainstitute.org, follow on social @MarketIntegrity and @JosinaKamerling or connect with Josina on LinkedIn.

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Effect of EU Legislation in Other Geographical Zones - Part Two

Nov 19, 2019

Josina speaks with Mary Leung, Head of Advocacy APAC, CFA Institute and Jim Allen, Head of Capital Markets Policy, Americas, CFA Institute about how the regions differ in their interpretations of EU regulations such as MiFID II and its impact on investment research. While global firms tend to see MiFID II rules as “best practice” the difference in regulatory regimes is stark among the EU, Americas and Asia-Pacific (where there is no pan-APAC regulator).