Quarterly Economic and Financial Market Review
Zoom
CPE: 1 Credit Hour
Intended Audience: Geared for Electric Cooperatives
CFC industry experts are here to ensure cooperative staff and directors are knowledgeable about the latest developments affecting the economy, financial markets and the utility sector. High interest rates, continued inflation concerns and ongoing market volatility make it a great time to join CFC’s Sam Kem for the third update of 2024.
This Economic and Financial Market Review, in association with CFC and National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives, will help cooperative leaders assess important external economic developments and monitor emerging risks in order to make the best strategic financial decisions for their cooperative.
This one-hour webinar will cover a range of topics, including:
- The global market environment.
- Important economic developments.
- Financial market trends.
Presenter and Moderator Bios
Presenter: Sam Kem, Senior Economic Research Analyst, CFC
Sam Kem joined CFC as senior economic research analyst in February 2022. She is responsible for managing and developing economic research, writing and presentations for internal and external audiences. Her focuses include monetary policy, economic growth, financial markets and current economic events. Kem seeks to learn more about CFC’s members in order to develop economic research products tailored for their needs.
Prior to her career at CFC, Kem was an economic and investment research consultant serving clients such as BlackRock, Julius Baer, Capital One and venture capital firms looking to understand economic landscapes for investment purposes. Kem also previously held positions with Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, the World Bank and the American Enterprise Institute.
Kem holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and public affairs from American University. She graduated from Columbia University with a master’s degree in international finance and economic policy.