Expert-Led Financial Sessions
Join industry professionals as they share advanced insights and practical approaches to financial analysis. Each session brings years of real-world experience to your learning journey.
Featured Expert Sessions
Our expert practitioners deliver focused sessions that bridge academic theory with practical application. These aren't your typical webinars – expect deep dives into methodologies that professionals actually use in today's markets.
August 15, 2025
Advanced Financial Modeling Techniques
Dr. Alistair Cromwell
Former Goldman Sachs Quantitative Analyst
Dr. Cromwell spent fifteen years developing pricing models for complex derivatives at Goldman Sachs before transitioning to academia. His approach combines institutional-grade techniques with accessible explanations.
- Monte Carlo simulation applications in risk assessment
- Building robust sensitivity analysis frameworks
- Handling model uncertainty in volatile markets
September 22, 2025
Emerging Market Valuation Challenges
Priya Venkatesan
Senior Portfolio Manager, Aberdeen Standard
Having managed over £2 billion in emerging market investments, Priya brings practical insights from navigating currency volatility, political risk, and liquidity constraints across developing economies.
- Currency hedging strategies for volatile environments
- Political risk assessment frameworks
- Liquidity considerations in frontier markets
October 18, 2025
Credit Analysis in Post-Pandemic Markets
Marcus Thornfield
Head of Credit Research, Barclays Investment Bank
Marcus leads a team of analysts covering European credit markets. His session focuses on how traditional credit metrics have evolved since 2020 and what indicators matter most now.
- Updated covenant analysis methodologies
- ESG integration in credit decisions
- Stress testing for unprecedented scenarios
Upcoming Session Calendar
Each expert session runs for approximately 90 minutes, including time for detailed Q&A. Sessions are deliberately kept small to encourage interaction and practical discussion.
November 12, 2025 | 2:00 PM GMT
Private Equity Valuation Methodologies
Explore how private equity firms actually value portfolio companies, including the adjustments and assumptions that textbooks don't cover. Real case studies from recent transactions.
Led by Sarah Chen, Former Partner at KKR
December 8, 2025 | 1:30 PM GMT
Fixed Income Analytics in Rising Rate Environments
Duration risk, convexity adjustments, and yield curve positioning strategies. Learn how bond portfolio managers adapt their models when central bank policies shift unexpectedly.
Presented by James Morrison, Head of Fixed Income, M&G
Investments
January 24, 2026 | 3:00 PM GMT
Technology Sector Analysis: Beyond Traditional Metrics
When P/E ratios don't tell the whole story – alternative valuation approaches for high-growth tech companies, including network effects valuation and platform economics.
With Elena Rodriguez, Technology Analyst at Baillie Gifford