Advances in Asset Allocation Seminar - Blended Learning Programme

The Investment Solutions course is designed to be an introduction to the technical and conceptual challenges involved in the design of innovative forms of welfare-improving investment solutions, building upon the expertise developed within EDHEC-Risk Institute over the last 15 years. Emphasis will be made on real-world examples of application and on the development of problem solving skills using dedicated portfolio simulation/construction tools.

Time commitment: 9 weeks / 3 flexible hours per week

Format: Self-paced with live faculty
At the end of the three modules, one entire day will be dedicated to case studies to engage in concepts and a variety of real-world case study applications with the guidance of the instructor. This on-site day will be held at the EDHECRisk Institute campus in London.

Faculty: Professor Lionel Martellini, Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School and Director of EDHEC-Risk Institute, PhD Berkeley
A seasoned instructor who combines academic expertise and industry experience

Output: An EDHEC-Risk Institute Certification

SCHEDULE

Participants will get access to the e-learning material 3 months prior to the day at our London campus.
They will have 12 weeks to cover the course topics at their own pace, which will enable them to explore the concepts and tools through case studies during the on-site day in London.
A typical programme day lasts from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The two on-site class sessions in each half-day period are separated by 30-minute refreshment breaks. Lunch is included.

EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL

To Explore: Videos from EDHEC-Risk Institute introducing the concepts
To Understand: An exclusive textbook from EDHEC-Risk Institute provides insight
To Validate: Periodic quizzes to ensure a grasp of the concepts
To Transform: Case studies during the live session

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understanding the value of financial risk management in the investment management process
Defining the three possible approaches to risk management: diversification, hedging and insurance
Introducing liability-driven investing and goal-based investing
Understanding the benefits of risk allocation, factor investing and smart betas
Understanding improved forms of target-date funds and retirement solutions

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Date

Wednesday 13/03/2019 - Wednesday 13/03/2019

Place

EDHEC Campus London

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Contact us

Caroline Prévost
Manager, Executive Education
EDHEC-Risk Institute
393 promenade des Anglais
06202 Nice Cedex 3 - France
Tel. +33 (0)4 93 18 34 96
Email: [email protected]

About EDHEC

Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC is one of the world’s top 15 business schools. Fully international and directly connected to the business world, EDHEC commands a strong reputation for research excellence and the ability to train entrepreneurs and managers capable of breaking new ground. EDHEC functions as a genuine laboratory of ideas and produces innovative solutions valued by businesses. The School’s teaching is inspired by its research work and a focus on “learning by doing”, all with the aim of equipping people with the skills to succeed in business.

About EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute

Marking the priority assigned by the School to sustainability issues and building on its research programmes exploring the relationships between climate change and finance, EDHEC-Risk Institute became EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute in October 2022. The Institute's mission is to help private and public decision-makers manage climate-related financial risks and make the best use of the financial tools available to transition to low-emission and climate-resilient economies. The Institute’s research programmes explore the relationships between climate change and finance and our key ambition is to become a leading academic reference point for long-term investors, helping them to manage the asset-pricing implications of climate change as well as mitigation and adaptation efforts.