About CMRC
The Capital
Markets Research Center (CMRC) is an integral part of the educational
programs of The McDonough School of Business. CMRC is an academic entity
dedicated to developing and disseminating research and policy analysis on
domestic and global financial issues.
Established in 1988, the Center
pursues this mission by providing programs for the private and public
sectors, as well as for academicians and students. The Center’s programs
focus on relationships among financial decision-making, disclosure, and
capital formation. |
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Executive Policy Seminar
"One Perspective on the Financial Crisis"
Laurence Tosi, CFO of the Blackstone Group
April 16, 2009
The George Town Club, Washington, DC
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FMA: Wall Street 101
Georgetown's
Financial Management Association (FMA) will be hosting a seminar
designed to give underclassman an overview of investment banking and
sales and trading.
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Friedman,
Billings, Ramsey Office Visit
The CMRC will be sponsoring a visit to the headquarters of FBR in
Arlington, VA.
March 2009
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New York Stock Exchange Trip
McDonough School of Business students will visit the New York Stock Exchange and Investment Banks
April 2009
(Additional
information)
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Women on Wall Street
The CMRC and
the Georgetown University Women's Leadership Initiative
co-sponsored a panel discussion with representatives from leading
financial services firms followed by a reception.
January 8, 2009
Georgetown University
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The Blackstone Group, Information
Session
Representatives from Blackstone's Restructuring Division will be on
campus to meet with Georgetown students to discuss this year's
recruiting plans.
December 3, 2008
Georgetown University
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Interview Workshop
Georgetown's Financial
Management Association will be hosting an interview workshop to
prepare members for the spring recruiting season.
December 1,
2008
Georgetown University
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Emerging Markets Network
13th
Annual Conference
Academics, professionals and students will convene to share thoughts
on doing business in emerging markets.
9:00 A.M. on November 7,
2008
Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University
Open to all;
Reservation required
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Distinguished Speaker Series
Bill Richards from UBS will
be at Georgetown to discuss the global financial crisis and life as
a financial professional.
7:00 P.M. on November 3, 2008
Copley
Formal Lounge, Georgetown University
Open to all
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Young Alumni Mentor Program Kickoff Dinner
The Young
Alumni Mentor Program had its inaugural event of the year providing
a chance for participants to network and learn about the transition
to life after graduation.
October 1, 2008
Marriott Conference
Center, Georgetown University
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FMA Chapter Receives National Honors
Georgetown's Chapter
of the Financial Management Association (FMA) was honored as a
Superior Chapter (given to fewer than 5% of FMA chapters nationally)
and given the Silver Membership Development Award (only given to
chapters recruiting over 75 new members annually).
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Careers in Accounting
Representatives from
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, Deloitte and KPMG came to
Georgetown to provide a look at life as a part of a global
accounting firm. A reception followed the event for networking
and casual conversation.
September 22, 2008
Copley Formal
Lounge, Georgetown University
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FMA Meeting
Georgetown's chapter of the Financial
Management Association (FMA) held its first meeting of the year.
Representatives of Navigant Consulting attended to give a
presentation on the firm and the lifestyle of a consultant.
September 17, 2008
Old North 205, Georgetown University
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Careers in Capital Markets
This annual event marks the beginning of the recruiting process.
Representatives for numerous professional services firms presented
their firms' recruiting plans for the year. The event was
followed by a reception.
August 30, 2008
Copley Formal
Lounge, Georgetown University
(Event Photos)
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New York Trip
McDonough School of Business students visited the New York Stock Exchange and Investment Banks
April 3, 2008
(Event
Photos)
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Executive Policy Seminar
"Credit Crunch and
Liquidity Crisis"
William
Longbrake, Vice Chair of Washington Mutual
December 4, 2007
The George Town Club, Washington, D.C.
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Executive Policy Seminar
"Globalization of Financial Markets: The Changing Competitive
Environment"
Reena Aggarwal, PhD., Deputy Dean of Georgetown's
McDonough School of Business
June 21, 2007
The Midtown Executive & Chemists' Club, New York, NY
(Event Photos)
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Executive Policy Seminar
"Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity in International
Business Transactions"
Nancy Boswell, President and CEO,
Transparency International-USA
April 26, 2007
The Midtown Executive & Chemists' Club, New York, NY
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Executive Policy Seminar
"PCAOB: Protecting the Public
Interest"
Christopher D. Mandaleris, Deputy Director of Inspections at the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
May 25, 2006
The Midtown Executive & Chemists' Club, New York, NY
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Executive Policy Seminar
"The Future of Higher Education and the MSB's Role in It"
George
Daly, Dean of Georgetown's McDonough School of Business
April 19,
2006
The George Town Club, Washington, D.C.
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Contact
CMRC |
Dr. Lynn Lanz Doran - Director
Capital Markets Research Center
McDonough School of Business
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057
Phone: (202) 687-2688
Fax: (202) 687-6829
doranl@georgetown.edu
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