Scientific Beta

On 16 September, 2015, Eric Shirbini, Global Product Specialist at ERI Scientific Beta, will be participating in a panel discussion on the theme of Factor-Based Investing organised by the CFA Society Jacksonville in order to examine the next wave in indexing for institutional investors.

On 16 September, 2015, Eric Shirbini, Global Product Specialist at ERI Scientific Beta, will be participating in a panel discussion on the theme of Factor-Based Investing organised by the CFA Society Jacksonville in order to examine the next wave in indexing for institutional investors.

The panel will present a discussion of factor-based investing (smart beta, alternative indexing), including a brief history, what sets it apart from traditional indexing, strategy research and ways investors are incorporating factor-based strategies.

Prior to joining EDHEC-Risk Institute, Eric Shirbini was a quantitative analyst at UBS, BNP Paribas and Nomura International. During this time he worked on a diverse range of topics including multi-factor models, fundamental stock valuation, equity market indices, portfolio construction and portfolio trading. At BNP Paribas Eric managed a team of analysts who were responsible for the Global Equity Research Database. Mr. Shirbini holds a BSc and PhD from University College London and an MBA from CASS Business School.