Rick Rieder 83B is the chief investment officer of global fixed income at BlackRock and one of the nation's leading minds in finance and economics. He received his BBA from Emory's Goizueta Business School and is a current member of the university's Board of Trustees. For his accomplishments in investment management, Rieder has received numerous accolades, including being named the 2023 Outstanding Portfolio Manager by Morningstar.

Aside from his immense responsibilities at BlackRock, leadership roles on investment advisory boards, and many philanthropic engagements, Rieder is also an in-demand commentator for financial media networks, shows, podcasts, and publications including CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, and Barron's.

In this episode, Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves talks with Rick about recent economic events such as volatility in the banking sector as well as his views on the importance of financial literacy and education.

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Related Resources

• BlackRock: Rick Rieder
• Rick Rieder on Twitter