Member Benefits

CFA Society Malaysia and CFA Institute strive to provide exceptional local and global member services to current and future CFA® charterholders and investment professionals. 

CFA® membership connects you with our global association of investment professionals and gives you access to benefits that help you pursue professional knowledge, advance in your career, and lead with ethics. Check out our membership offerings and benefits:

Events, Webinars & Workshops

Provides a platform to gain knowledge, sharpen skills, and connect with professionals across various industries in Malaysia, be it via online or physical events. 

  • Networking events
  • Collaboration webinars with other Socoeities within the Asia-Pacific region to provide broader insights and updates of other marketplaces in the industry
  • Premium Masterclass series and webinars where members can gain insightful views and experiences from industry leaders and experts

Waiver / Exemption

CFA Institute educational programs may enable you to waive certain requirements for other financial credentialing products, services, or organizations. CFA charterholders will be eligible to bypass the Level I CIPM exam.

Locally, three (3) organizations or professional bodies offer waivers and exemptions to CFA charterholders on the following professional certifications:

  • Securities Commission Malaysia - Capital Markets Services Representative's License (CMSRL)
  • FPAM - CFP
  • AICB - Chartered Banker

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Volunteering Opportunities

Be a volunteer by becoming a mentor, career counselor, or speaker at our events or webinars:

  • Future Leaders Mentoring Program
  • Career Day
  • Learning Instructors

Members can be featured as subject-matter experts in the finance and investment community. 

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Networking Opportunities

Network with fellow CFA charterholders and financial insiders to stay abreast of local industry trends through events organized by CFA Society Malaysia, such as:

  • CSR activities 
  • Go-Kart
  • Festive gatherings
  • Durian Party

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CFA Institute Asia-Pacific Research Exchange (ARX)

CFA Society Malaysia has become an official institutional contributor to the research content, publications, and recorded webinar materials on the CFA Institute Asia-Pacific Research Exchange (ARX) platform. 

This platform provides opportunities to:

  • Explore content from the Society and other contributors;
  • Free access to more than 3,000 research articles from industry professionals, financial institutions, scholars, regulators, and CFA charterholders to share, learn, and engage with peers in the industry; and
  • Earn Professional Learning (PL) credits.

CFA Institute Global Passport Program

This program aims to facilitate networking and connectivity amongst the members of participating CFA Societies and brings benefits and opportunities including:

  • Attend local events of participating CFA Societies worldwide to achieve greater members outreach across the global professional network
  • Greater members' access to global professional development opportunities
  • Improve understanding and keep abreast of trends and developments in other markets
  • Earn Professional Learning (PL) credits

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Professional Learning Program & Personal Development

A voluntary program that enables you to earn credit for participating in professional development activities to improve your technical expertise, build on your foundations, and stay up to date on industry changes. 

You may choose activities that are:

  • Educational;
  • Geared towards increasing your knowledge, skills, and abilities as an investment professional;
  • Related to Global Body of Investment Knowledge (GBIK®); or
  • Customizable according to your interests/roles.

In recognition of our members' commitment to continuing professional development pursuing lifelong learning, we award their dedication and hard work the following:

  • Digital Badges
  • Milestone Certificate
  • Participation Certificate
  • Achievement Notification

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Members' Lifestyle Benefits

Exclusive to CFA Society Malaysia's Members, we are partnering with different stakeholders to offer special perks and benefits to each of our Members: 

  • #1 Gym Membership (Evolution Wellness)

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  • #2 Accommodation (St. Regis Kuala Lumpur)

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  • #3 Newspaper (The Edge)

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  • #4 Cars (BYD, Hyundai)

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  • #5 Exclusive Discount (ZUS Coffee)

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  • #6 Exclusive Partnership (Fitokio)

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    Refresher Readings & Access to SBBI Dataset

    Refresher Readings equip CFA® members with the highest level of knowledge and skills they need to achieve their career goals and help them adapt in an ever-changing investment landscape. 

    Stay current on what's important in the investment management industry with exclusive access to the Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) dataset, licensed for decades as a highly valuable source of data for financial analysts. 

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      Useful Links

      Access the PL Guidebook

      CFA Institute Asia-Pacific Research Exchange (ARX)