Arthur Levitt
Director/Board Member at Motif Investing, Inc.
Profile
Arthur Levitt is the founder of The American Business Conference, which was founded in 1981.
He is currently a Director at Motif Investing, Inc. Mr. Levitt's former positions include Chairman of American Stock Exchange LLC from 1978 to 1989, Chairman of New York City Economic Development Corp.
from 1989 to 1993, and Chairman of US Securities & Exchange Commission from 1993 to 2001.
He was also a Director at LB Hercules Holdings LLC, Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America-College, Bloomberg LP, Riskmetrics Group LLC from 2005 to 2009, RiskMetricks Group, Inc. Securities, MSCI ESG Research (US) in 2010 to 2011, and Senior Advisor at M&T Bank Corp.
Mr. Levitt is the owner of Roll Call, Inc. Mr. Levitt received his undergraduate degree from Williams College in 1952.
Arthur Levitt active positions
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Motif Investing, Inc.
Motif Investing, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Motif Investing, Inc. provides investing platform for customers. It offers individuals and investment advisors to invest in stock and bond portfolios built around everyday ideas and broad economic trends and even create brand-new motifs from scratch. The company was founded by Hardeep Walia in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Arthur Levitt
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MSCI ESG Research (US)
MSCI ESG Research (US) Investment ManagersFinance MSCI ESG Research is an investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of MSCI, Inc. (NYSE: MSCI). The firm provides in-depth research, ratings and analysis of the environmental, social and governance-related business practices of thousands of companies worldwide. MSCI ESG Research builds on the expertise and achievements of sustainability pioneers KLD, Innovest and IRRC, acquired through MSCI's acquisition of RiskMetrics. | Director/Board Member | 2011-03-14 |
RiskMetricks Group, Inc. Securities
RiskMetricks Group, Inc. Securities Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1998, MSCI is an investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of MSCI, Inc. (NYSE: MSCI). The firm was originally formed and operated by Morgan Stanley. In 2004, MSCI acquires Barra, a leading provider of portfolio and firm wide investment risk management systems and services. As part of this transaction, MSCI also acquired Financial Engineering Associates (FEA), a firm specializing in energy derivatives modeling. MSCI They became independent of Morgan Stanley in 2009. In 2010, MSCI acquired RiskMetrics and its subsidiary Institutional Shareholder Services, expanding MSCI's risk management offerings and moving into corporate governance and the ESG space. Also in 2010, the firm acquired Measurisk, a leading provider of independent risk transparency and risk measurement tools for hedge fund investors. MSCI provides investment decision support tools to over 5,000 clients worldwide, ranging from large pension plans to boutique hedge funds. They offer a variety of products and services including indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics and governance tools. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-30 |
Riskmetrics Group LLC
Riskmetrics Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Riskmetrics Group LLC provides financial risk management services. The firm provides financial analytics and wealth management solutions to different financial institutions, corporations and central banks. It consists of three primary business units–risk management, governance services and financial research. The company was founded by Ethan M. Berman in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2009-06-15 |
US Securities & Exchange Commission | Chairman | 2001-02-27 |
New York City Economic Development Corp.
New York City Economic Development Corp. General GovernmentGovernment New York City Economic Development Corp. provides economic assistance and financial incentives for large businesses. Its services include financing and incentives, strategic investments group, programs for entrepreneurs, programs for business recovery and resiliency, programs for nonprofits, workforce and local business programs, incubators and workspace resources, international programs, portnyc and central business districts. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chairman | 1992-12-31 |
Training of Arthur Levitt
Williams College | Undergraduate Degree |
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M&T BANK CORPORATION | Finance |
Private companies | 12 |
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LB Hercules Holdings LLC
LB Hercules Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance LB Hercules Holdings LLC provides investment management and broker dealer services. It offers tax and financial planning, fiduciary services, financial advocacy and trust services to individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, banking and thrift institutions, investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, charitable organizations, corporations and state government entities. The company manages separate client focused equity, fixed income, balanced portfolios, no-load equity, fixed income mutual funds, closed-ended municipal bond funds, real estate funds and hybrid funds. Neuberger Berman Holdings was founded by Roy R. Neuberger, Robert Berman and Howard Lipman in 1939 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Bloomberg LP
Bloomberg LP Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Bloomberg LP engages in the provision of business data, news, and financial information services. Its product include Bloomberg terminal, execution and order management, content and data, financial data management, and integration and distribution. The company was founded by Michael Rubens Bloomberg, Charles M. Zegar, Thomas F. Secunda, and Duncan L. MacMillan in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
US Securities & Exchange Commission | Finance |
American Stock Exchange LLC
American Stock Exchange LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance American Stock Exchange LLC operates as stock and securities exchange. It offers trading of equities, options, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and structured products. The exchange provides a floor-based auction market that focuses in stocks, bonds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). AMEX lists primarily small and midsized companies and newer issues. It also has a growing business in listing structured products and closed-end funds. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America-College
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America-College Investment ManagersFinance Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America-College provides financial products and services. It offers retirement plans, mutual funds, annuities, life insurance, brokerage and trading services, managed accounts and education savings. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1918 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
RiskMetricks Group, Inc. Securities
RiskMetricks Group, Inc. Securities Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1998, MSCI is an investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of MSCI, Inc. (NYSE: MSCI). The firm was originally formed and operated by Morgan Stanley. In 2004, MSCI acquires Barra, a leading provider of portfolio and firm wide investment risk management systems and services. As part of this transaction, MSCI also acquired Financial Engineering Associates (FEA), a firm specializing in energy derivatives modeling. MSCI They became independent of Morgan Stanley in 2009. In 2010, MSCI acquired RiskMetrics and its subsidiary Institutional Shareholder Services, expanding MSCI's risk management offerings and moving into corporate governance and the ESG space. Also in 2010, the firm acquired Measurisk, a leading provider of independent risk transparency and risk measurement tools for hedge fund investors. MSCI provides investment decision support tools to over 5,000 clients worldwide, ranging from large pension plans to boutique hedge funds. They offer a variety of products and services including indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics and governance tools. | Finance |
Riskmetrics Group LLC
Riskmetrics Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Riskmetrics Group LLC provides financial risk management services. The firm provides financial analytics and wealth management solutions to different financial institutions, corporations and central banks. It consists of three primary business units–risk management, governance services and financial research. The company was founded by Ethan M. Berman in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Roll Call, Inc.
Roll Call, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Part of The Economist Newspaper Ltd., Roll Call, Inc. publishes newspapers, financial journals, magazines and online publications. The company is based in Washington. | Consumer Services |
New York City Economic Development Corp.
New York City Economic Development Corp. General GovernmentGovernment New York City Economic Development Corp. provides economic assistance and financial incentives for large businesses. Its services include financing and incentives, strategic investments group, programs for entrepreneurs, programs for business recovery and resiliency, programs for nonprofits, workforce and local business programs, incubators and workspace resources, international programs, portnyc and central business districts. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Government |
MSCI ESG Research (US)
MSCI ESG Research (US) Investment ManagersFinance MSCI ESG Research is an investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of MSCI, Inc. (NYSE: MSCI). The firm provides in-depth research, ratings and analysis of the environmental, social and governance-related business practices of thousands of companies worldwide. MSCI ESG Research builds on the expertise and achievements of sustainability pioneers KLD, Innovest and IRRC, acquired through MSCI's acquisition of RiskMetrics. | Finance |
Motif Investing, Inc.
Motif Investing, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Motif Investing, Inc. provides investing platform for customers. It offers individuals and investment advisors to invest in stock and bond portfolios built around everyday ideas and broad economic trends and even create brand-new motifs from scratch. The company was founded by Hardeep Walia in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Finance |
The American Business Conference
The American Business Conference Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Business Conference operates business association. It advocates public policies to promote growth, entrepreneurship, and higher standard of living for all Americans. The firm also publishes reports on international competitiveness, tax reform, capital costs, savings, and consumption. The company was founded by Arthur Levitt, Jr. in 1981 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
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