Stephen Horan is the Managing Director of Credentialing at the CFA Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance and Economics, and is a former stock broker, portfolio manager, and finance professor.
In this episode, Stephen and I discuss:
– What made the CFA Institute realize Blockchain and Cryptocurrency are here to stay
– What type of material related to Blockchain will be included in the CFA curriculum
– What type of impact Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies will have on the enterprise world
SHOW NOTES
[01:11] – Who is Stephen Horan and what is the CFA Institute? Introduction and overview
[05:48] – The 3 things the CFA Institute does
[7:43] – The CFA introduces Blockchain and FinTech into their curriculum
[11:27] – What factors led to this curriculum update?
[15:16] – How deep does the CFA Institute delve into Blockchain with its new curriculum?
[20:34] – Will AI replace CFAs?
[26:22] – John Maynard Keynes’ erroneous 1930 prediction on the impact of technology and automation on employment rates – The 15-Hour Work Week
[28:25] – Stephen Horan’s take on “life after blockchain hype”
[33:00] – DTCC and Axoni using blockchain to revamp the traditional clearing and settlement process?
[34:03] – What is the Blockchain Killer App?
[35:53] – Stephen’s prediction of where Bitcoin and Ethereum will be in 10 years
[37:46] – His advice to enterprises interested in innovating with Blockchain
[40:12] – How to get in touch with Stephen Horan and the CFA Institute
[42:11] – Conclusion
RESOURCES DISCUSSED
– Bloomberg Article
– Numerai
– Paper on technology, automation, and job loss – Bessen, J. (2017). How Computer Automation Affects Occupations: Technology, Jobs, and Skills
– John Maynard Keynes: The 15-Hour Work Week
– DTCC (Depository Trust Clearing Company)
– Axoni
– CDS (Canadian Depository for Securities)
– Abra
– Ripple
– Aion
CONTACT INFORMATION
– CFA Institute website
– Stephen Horan’s Twitter profile @StephenHoran
– Stephen Horan’s email address – Stephen.Horan [at] cfainstitute.org
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