Treasury and Investment Management

Best Practices and Strategies for Public Investing

In-Person Training

August 12, 2025

1-4:30 p.m. ET

August 13, 2025

8:30-4:30 p.m. ET

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa
301 South Gulfview Blvd
Clearwater Beach, Florida

  • Field of Study: Management Services
  • Credits: 12
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Status: This event has availability.
Details:

This course offers attendees a comprehensive agenda of the concepts and techniques needed to effectively manage their investment portfolios.

This two-day course highlights the importance for governmental entities to have a robust investment policy and corresponding procedures, and brings attention to GFOA’s best practices related to investing.

Through interactive activities and classroom presentations, attendees will gain a better understanding of the various elements of an investment program, whether the portfolio is managed internally or externally. Topics covered include: cash flow forecasting, hiring and managing external professionals, types of investments commonly used in the public sector, investment strategies for liquidity and core investment funds, managing risks, benchmarking, and reporting.

Who Will Benefit: CFO/Finance Director or Treasurer

Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the key components of an investment policy
  • Develop an approach to cash flow forecasting and understand how that leads to investment decisions
  • Identify the key factors involved in hiring and managing external investment professionals
  • Gain a better understanding of risks related to investing and learn about tools to manage these risks
  • Learn how to approach the multifaceted segments of Investment Strategies
  • Learn how to choose the right benchmarking standard for your portfolios

  • Member Price: $600.00
  • Non-member Price: $825.00
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