UIC Graduate Finance Interest Network (GFIN)

04/25/2014

If you interested in a Public Finance Banker from B of A Merrill Lynch coming in to speak today, join GFIN in the boardroom in Douglas Hall at 5:00 pm. Also if you want to play a role in shaping GFIN's future, join us in the Douglas Hall lobby at 4:00 pm, prior to the event, to discuss your future in the organization.

04/24/2014

If you interested in a Public Finance Banker from B of A Merrill Lynch coming in to speak tomorrow, join GFIN in the boardroom in Douglas Hall at 5:00 pm. Also if you want to play a role in shaping GFIN's future, join us in the Douglas Hall lobby at 4:00 pm, prior to the event , to discuss your future in the organization.

04/10/2014

Come join GFIN today in the Douglas Hall Board Room to welcome Laura Bordine, a financial adviser from Morgan Stanley, with over 10 years experience in the industry as she speaks about her career and the future of the industry. Also if anyone who is going could provide Ms. Bordine a ride back to the train station, that would be greatly appreciated, as she made this request to me earlier today. Leave a comment below if this is a possibility. Hope to see you there!

02/25/2014

If you're looking for a great opportunity meet a CFO and Senior Manager of one of the world's largest companies come join GFIN and FIG to welcome GE Capital's Stacey Turner and Erin Stieber in SCE Illinois Room B at 5:00 pm today.

02/06/2014

Come join GFIN on the second floor of Douglas today at 4:00 pm to kick off our semester. We have a lot of fun events planned so if you're interested, come by!

02/05/2014

Come join GFIN on the second floor of Douglas this Thursday at 4:00 pm to kick off our semester. We have a lot of fun events planned so if you're interested, come by!

12/10/2013

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-09/the-five-reasons-hedge-funds-underperform.html?cmpid=hpbv

Hedge fund performance -- and underperformance -- is an area of research I have been intrigued about for several years now. It is a complex, nuanced issue which many folks misunderstand.

11/23/2013

Thanks to Robert Forler for a fantastic event about all the quantitative tools and applications of hedge funds. It was extremely informative.

11/22/2013

Interested in learning about Hedge Funds? Robert Forler, a quantitative strategist for Citadel is coming to UIC today 5:00 pm in Douglas 230. Come and bring some questions!

11/05/2013

http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/business_technology/disruptive_technologies

Twelve emerging technologies—including the mobile Internet, autonomous vehicles, and advanced genomics—have the potential to truly reshape the world in which we live and work. Leaders in both government and business must not only know what’s on the horizon but also start preparing for its impact. A…

10/28/2013

http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/engineering_construction/infrastructure_productivity

Just keeping pace with projected global GDP growth will require an estimated $57 trillion in infrastructure investment between now and 2030. Practical steps can reduce infrastructure spending by 40 percent—an annual saving of $1 trillion—by boosting productivity. A McKinsey Global Institute article.

10/28/2013

Interested in GFIN Events? Check out our new calendar for a list of what's to come.