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Why the CFA is still relevant, 60 years on

In the 60 years since the first CFA exam, the accreditation has been forced to evolve to meet the modernization of the profession. As the CFA celebrates this big milestone, chief executive Marg Franklin outlines the enhancements to the CFA program and how it can meet the future investment professional.

Amanda WhiteJuly 26, 2023

Sustainability

CFA’s DEI code could be revolutionary

The CFA Institute’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Code could result in a fundamental review of practices in some asset owners and managers according to Sarah Maynard, global head of external inclusion and diversity strategies and programs at the institute.

Amanda WhiteAugust 17, 2021

Governance

Now is the time to professionalise

In this second contribution from the CFA Institute on finance professionals, CEO of CFA Societies Australia, Lisa Carroll, discusses the reform needed in that market.

Lisa CarrollJuly 10, 2019

Organisational Design

Financial professionals should leverage

Financial professionals must learn to leverage disruption so that it can be used to clearly establish our purpose and our value to our clients and our investors. CFA Institute's CEO Paul Smith argues we should not fear it, nor should we fight it.

Paul SmithApril 25, 2019

Uncategorised posts

Investors face unprecedented change

AustralianSuper CIO Mark Delaney and CFSGAM’s Mark Lazberger told the CFA Australian Investment Conference that everything from technology to diversity was evolving to reshape the profession.

Claire StewartJanuary 4, 2018

Asset Classes

Equity risk premium appears intact

The equity risk premium will reflect long-term averages, based in part on a Financial Analysts Journal article that shows buybacks are now top drivers of equity returns, replacing dividends.

SIMON HOYLEJuly 13, 2017

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