Tuesday, June 11, 2024
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
In this provocative discussion, moderator Josh Brown, CNBC Commentator and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management—along with panelists Hema Balasubramanian, VP, Strategy and Innovation, Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT); John Mileham, Chief Technology Officer, Betterment; and Jeremy Olshan, Personal Finance Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal—help us navigate the complex and fast-changing topic of the impact of AI on finance, see how the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and, most importantly, whether we should stop worrying and learn to love the bot. Watch event video.
Event Video Archive
Rob Lalka on "The Venture Alchemists"
Wednesday, September 25, 2024Join us for a lunchtime talk with Tulane professor and author Rob Lalka on his latest book, The Venture Alchemists: How Big Tech Turned Profits Into Power.
2024 "Investing A to Z" Series
Tuesday, September 3, 2024Join the Museum, in partnership with the New York Public Library’s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center, for an eight-part virtual series on investing. Designed to lead you through basic investment concepts, the series aims to provide participants with a greater understanding of what professional investors look for when reviewing stocks, bonds, mutual funds and options.
Museum Finance Academy at NYPL
Wednesday, August 28, 2024The Museum Finance Academy (MFA) at NYPL is a FREE virtual four-session personal finance course for high school and college-age students with the goal of teaching teens to aspire to financial independence through developing an appreciation for savings, establishing financial goals and learning to avoid scams. This course requires no prior knowledge of finance, business or economics.
Paolo Zannoni on "Money and Promises: Seven Deals that Changed the World"
Tuesday, June 18, 2024This virtual event features distinguished banker, executive and historian Paolo Zannoni, as he discusses his new book, Money and Promises, and examines the complex relationship between states and banks that has changed the world. Watch event video.
“Tribute to the Life and Career of Charlie Munger”
Tuesday, June 4, 2024This panel discussion highlights the brilliant career and lasting legacy of Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and long-time business partner of Warren Buffett. The panel features four of the people who knew him best and represent various aspects of Mr. Munger’s life and career. Watch event video.
Michael Gatto on "The Credit Investor's Handbook"
Thursday, May 30, 2024Michael Gatto, partner at Silver Point Capital, speaks about his latest book, The Credit Investor's Handbook: Leveraged Loans, High Yield Bonds and Distressed Debt. Watch event video.
Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba on "Breaking the Mold"
Monday, May 6, 2024Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India Raghuram Rajan and Economics Professor Rohit Lamba discuss their latest book, Breaking the Mold: India's Untraveled Path to Prosperity. Watch event video.
Fareed Zakaria, in Conversation with Ian Bremmer, on "Age of Revolutions"
Tuesday, April 16, 2024This in-person program features Fareed Zakaria, in conversation with Ian Bremmer, on Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present: In this major work, Zakaria masterfully investigates the eras and movements that have shaken norms while shaping the modern world. Watch event video.
Daniel Schulman on "The Money Kings"
Wednesday, April 3, 2024New York Times best-selling author Daniel Schulman discusses his latest book, The Money Kings: The Epic Story of the Jewish Immigrants Who Transformed Wall Street and Shaped Modern America. Watch event video.
Jennifer Burns on "Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative"
Tuesday, March 26, 2024Historian and author Jennifer Burns discusses the first full biography of America’s most renowned economist. Watch event video.
Mark J. Higgins on "Investing in US Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future"
Tuesday, March 19, 2024Author Mark Higgins discusses his new book, Investing in US Financial History. Watch event video.
Gregory Makoff on "Default: The Landmark Court Battle Over Argentina’s $100 Billion Debt Restructuring"
Tuesday, March 12, 2024Harvard fellow, US Treasury adviser and author Gregory Makoff discusses the riveting story of Argentina's sovereign debt drama. Watch event video.
2024 Gala Honoring Richard H. Clarida, Howard Marks, Charles M. Royce and Tina Byles Williams
Thursday, March 7, 2024The Museum of American Finance honored the achievements of four financial leaders with important awards at its 2024 Gala. Watch event video.
"Retirement A to Z" Series
Tuesday, January 23, 2024Join the Museum, in partnership with the New York Public Library’s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center, for a free 10-part series on retirement planning. The series kicks off on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 12 noon and continues each Tuesday at noon through March 26, 2024.
Daron Acemoglu on "Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity"
Friday, December 1, 2023MIT Economics Professor Daron Acemoglu discusses his new book, Power and Progress. Watch event video.
George Athanassakos on "Value vs. Growth Investing and the Future of Stock Prices"
Thursday, November 2, 2023In this virtual event, Dr. George Athanassakos, founder and managing director of The Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing and the Ben Graham Chair in Value Investing at the Ivey Business School, argues that the hefty average nominal and real stock returns experienced over the last 30 years are not going to be repeated in the next 30 years. Watch event video.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser: "Liquid Assets: Wine as an Investment"
Thursday, October 26, 2023Join us for an in-person fundraising event, as we explore the wine market from an investment perspective.
Rob Arnott, In Conversation with Consuelo Mack, on "Myths and Opportunities in Uncertain Markets"
Tuesday, October 24, 2023Financial thought leader and Research Affiliates’ Founder Rob Arnott identifies major market myths—on inflation, value investing and the supposedly passive nature of index funds—and the investment opportunities they are creating, in this wide-ranging discussion with Consuelo Mack, Executive Producer of public television’s Consuelo Mack WealthTrack.
Nobel Laureate Edmund Phelps on “My Journeys in Economic Theory”
Tuesday, October 10, 2023Join us for an in-person event with one of the most important economists of his generation. Please note that space is limited and reservations are required.