EDUCATION SESSION #781
2018 Economic Update with Constance Hunter, KPMG’s Chief Economist
|
|
Despite expectations for continued growth in the U.S. and other major markets around the world in the year ahead, the variables in play — U.S. policies on taxes, trade, and labor, along with ongoing geopolitical turbulence — will present a complex mix of risks, opportunities, and unintended consequences. Constance Hunter, KPMG’s Chief Economist, shares her global outlook for 2018. Bring your questions, prepare to share scenarios, and network with fellow 100WF members at the reception following the presentation.
|
|
5:00 PM Registration
6:00 PM Event Begin
s
|
We will begin
promptly
at
6:00 PM
; please arrive early. Since it is disruptive to everyone when latecomers enter the session, those arriving after an education session has begun will only be admitted at the discretion of 100WF and the host. Please note the start time on this invite and plan to arrive early.
|
Networking and cocktails before and after session.
|
KPMG Stamford
Stamford Square
3001 Summer Street, D-Level
Stamford
, CT 06905
|
|
Constance Hunter
KPMG
Hope Cahoon
Moderator,
KPMG
|
You may include a non-member guest with your RSVP.
|
|
If you have any questions about this event, please contact the
CT Education
committee.
Visit your
Member Profile
to confirm your event registration.
If you have no-show fees or access fees due, the system cannot register you for an event. You can view and pay for any outstanding fees on your
Member Profile
. If you have any membership questions, please contact the
Membership Committee
.
|
|
Constance Hunter
Chief Economist, KPMG
Constance Hunter is the Chief Economist of KPMG LLP. She is an economic thought leader focusing on how economic factors impact asset prices and business performance worldwide. In her role at KPMG Constance works closely with the firm’s leadership and clients to identify inflection points, risks and opportunities that arise in the constantly evolving economic landscape. She is known for correctly calling economic indicators that presage market turning points such as the Russian currency devaluation in 1998, the Dotcom bubble in 2001, the real estate and credit crisis in 2007-08, the recovery of the housing market and concurrent low bond yields in 2012 and the continued low bond yields through 2016.
Constance has held high level positions in asset management for nearly two decades. She has held the position of Chief Investment Officer or Chief Economist for the past ten years. Prior to joining KPMG, she served as Deputy Chief Investment Officer at AXA Investment Managers where she helped manage over $500 billion in fixed income assets. She graduated with a BA in Economics and Sociology from New York University and with a Master’s
of International Affairs with a concentration on international economics from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. She holds the Certified Business Economist designation from the National Association for Business Economics.
Constance is a regular speaker at conferences on a wide variety of macroeconomic topics and a frequent guest on all major financial media channels. She is also actively involved with a number of economic and financial market associations including the National Association for Business Economics, New York Association for Business Economics, Money Marketeers, Women’s Bond Club and of 100 Women in Finance. Constance can be followed on twitter at @constancehunter.
Hope Cahoon
Partner, KPMG
Hope Cahoon is a partner in KPMG’s Stamford office providing assurance-based services to clients in the financial services industry. Hope has over 15 years of experience with KPMG. Within the financial services industry, Hope specializes in servicing our real estate and hospitality clients including real estate investment funds, private and public privately held mortgage and equity real estate investment trusts and individual operating properties. Throughout her career Hope has also worked with a variety of sponsors of defined contribution and defined benefit plans.
Hope worked in both of KPMG’s Hartford and New York offices prior to joining the Stamford office in 2010. As a lead engagement partner, Hope is responsible for the overall quality of the audit services provided to her clients. With respect to her clients in the real estate industry, she has assisted them in matters including revenue recognition, asset acquisitions, purchase price allocation, asset impairment, REIT compliance, consolidation and other accounting and reporting matters. Hope also has experience assisting clients perform due diligence on proposed transactions.
Hope’s other roles in the Stamford office include serving as the Co-Chair of KPMG’s Network of Women (KNOW) and the Partner Champion for KPMG’s Family for Literacy (KFFL). She participates in KPMG’s quality review program and served as the lead engagement senior manager on the 2009 and 2012 EY peer reviews. Hope has also assisted in the development of technical training programs and is an instructor for KPMG training programs.
|
|
KPMG
KPMG LLP
operates from more than 90 offices with more than 34,000 employees and partners throughout the United States. KPMG LLP is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (KPMG International), which is a legal entity formed under Swiss law. KPMG International’s member firms have 189,000 professionals in 152 countries, including over 10,000 professionals in 60 international jurisdictions serving investment funds.
KPMG is a proud member of the 100 Women in Finance's
Leadership Council
. 100WF Leadership Council is a select group of international banks, alternative investment firms, asset management firms and others in the industry who support the long run mission of 100 Women in Finance.
|
|
100 Women in Finance
100 Women in Finance
is a global network of professionals in the finance and alternative investment industries working together to empower women at every stage of their careers. Through peer engagement, philanthropic, and educational initiatives, our more than 15,000 members are making connections and creating opportunities that help to advance careers and strengthen our field.
|
|
This event is
NOT FOR ATTRIBUTION
. All 100WF events are private events and we require that no one reports publicly on any aspect of them
.
Admission is free, but there is a $25 charge if you register and do not attend, even if you cancel in advance. Latecomers may also be subject to the fee at the discretion of the event hosts and organizers. No-show proceeds will be donated to the beneficiary of 100WF's most recent US philanthropic initiatives.
Space is limited. No walk-ins will be permitted.
100WF Profile Update
Is your profile up to date? If not, we encourage you to update your
Member Profile
to ensure that you are receiving By Invite Only event invitations and job opportunities, among other targeted and special emails.
100WF Access Fee
Have you paid your access fee? If not please go to
100WF Member Payment
. We appreciate your continued support!
|
|
Please do not reply to this email.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact us at the link shown above or visit our website at
www.100women.org
You received this email because of your interest in 100 Women in Finance. You can update your email preferences and unsubscribe using the SafeUnsubscribe link below. If you are registered as a 100WF Member or Supporter you can update your
registration details
, change your
email preferences
or
unsubscribe
by logging into your
Member Profile
.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
