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Events

Global Financial Leaders To Convene at Financial Markets Quality Conference, Nov. 16-18

The Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is hosting its annual Financial Markets Quality conference virtually Nov. 16…

November 9, 2021

In the News

iFit Delays Its Debut As Wobbly Stocks Send A Chill Through The IPO Market

I spoke this week with Reena Aggarwal, who researches markets and IPOs in her work as the director of the Georgetown Center for Financial Markets and Policy. She was quick to…

October 10, 2021

In the News

Coinbase is Going Public Without an IPO. Here’s How Its Direct Listing will Work

With the confluence of a roaring stock market, a crypto market that's hitting all-time highs, and Coinbase's healthy balance sheet itself, "This is a great time to become," …

April 13, 2021

In the News

Are we in a SPAC Investment Bubble Now?

“Investors should always do their homework and not get caught-up in the hype or fad of any particular financial product,” said Reena Aggarwal, director, Center for Financial…

March 31, 2021

In the News

Winners and Losers in the GameStop Stock Tug of War

If the price did fall, those funds would make money, said John Jacobs, director at Georgetown’s Center for Financial Markets and Policy. “A group of investors — hedge funds…

January 28, 2021

Research and Insights

Reena Aggarwal Appointed to Biden-Harris Transition Team

Reena Aggarwal, Robert E. McDonough Professor of Finance and director, Center for Financial Markets and Policy, is serving on the  Biden-Harris Transition Agency Review Team…

January 15, 2021

Rankings

Coindesk Names Georgetown a Top University for Blockchain

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business was named a top school for blockchain by Coindesk, a media platform that focuses on how cryptocurrencies and digital assets…

January 5, 2021

In the News

#TradeTalks: Highlights from #FMQ2020 Including Capital Formation and Active vs. Passive Management

Georgetown Executive Director at the Center for Financial Markets and Policy, John Jacobs joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq #TradeTalks to share highlights from #FMQ2020 including…

November 19, 2020

In the News

#TradeTalks: How #FinTech is Helping Individuals Getting Access to Credit and Financial Services

Georgetown Associate Director at the Center for Financial Markets and Policy Alberto Rossi joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq #TradeTalks to discuss how #FinTech is helping…

November 19, 2020

In the News

Vaccine Distribution Will be an ‘Enormous Logistical Problem’: David Rubenstein

David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman of the Carlyle Group, joins CNBC’s “Squawk Box” team to discuss how the market is anticipating vaccine distribution…

November 16, 2020