Lecture, Barnard's Inn Hall, Monday, 21 Oct 2024 - 18:00

Is Your Money Safe? Unveiling Hidden Conflicts in Finance

Two fencers face each other swords drawn

Think financial decisions are made by cool-headed robots? Think again! This lecture reveals a hidden truth: conflicts of interest between different groups, like CEOs and investors. We dissect how these "agency problems" can lead to risky choices, hidden fees, and even fraud. Learn how to navigate these conflicts and protect your hard-earned cash in the complex world of finance.

Professor Raghavendra Rau

Professor Raghavendra Rau

Mercers’ School Memorial Professor of Business

Professor Rau is the Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Professor of Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School. He is a past president of the European Finance...

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