Upcoming Events


  • Thursday
    15
    May

    Emerging Markets in a New World Order

    May 15, 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM (BE)

    During the past five- and ten-years emerging markets have significantly underperformed developed equities, with emerging bonds remaining a little-known asset class. Enterprising investors are now faced with a number of key questions:

    • Will current geopolitical shifts be a catalyst for a rerating of emerging stocks? 
    • How about the impact of tariffs and reshoring?
    • Will markets benefit from growing demand for commodities for the energy transition?
    • With Chinese stocks 25% of the index, what is the outlook for this important, tech-heavy component?
    • What diversification and return-enhancement opportunities do local and hard currency emerging debt offer today?

    At this event, we will be joined by Jan de Bruijn from Robeco on Emerging Market Equities, as well as our fellow Charterholder Hicham Sabra, CFA on Emerging Market Fixed Income.

    Speaker: Jan de Bruijn - Robeco

    Jan de Bruijn joined Robeco in 2018 and is the Client Portfolio Manager for the Emerging Markets Equity team. He has over 30 years’ investment experience with a focus on emerging markets and Asian equities. Before joining Robeco, Jan co-founded Sephira EM Asia LLP, an Emerging Asia equity fund. Prior to this, he has been the head of the GEM team at Mackenzie Investments (Singapore), the Head of Asian equities at Lion Global Investments (Singapore) and had several roles as the lead portfolio manager of Asian related funds for Gartmore, Threadneedle, Scottish Widows Investment Partnership and Shell Pension Fund. Jan holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the University of Surrey, holds the ASIP designation (UK CFA Qualification) and is a member of the CFA institute.

    Talking Points: The sands of time favor EM

    • Changing global economic and geopolitical landscape - supports the continued economic ascendancy of emerging markets
    • Seismic changes in global trade dynamics – benefit emerging markets
    • Digital transformation – leapfrogging is allowing emerging markets to accelerate growth and innovation


    Speaker: Hicham Sabra, CFA – KBC Asset Management

    • Portfolio Manager KBC AM , Global Emerging Markets Debt
    • Managing several KBC fixed-income portfolios including flagship propositions since 2020 
    • 14 years experience in Finance & Markets a.o. financial forecasting, FX trading and equity research on MENA Financials
    • CFA Charterholder and former CFA Society Belgium Board Member 
    • Bachelor in Business Administration American University of Beirut , Master in Entrepreneurship HEC-Liège

    EM Debt Outlook 

    •  Finger on the pulse : what do the fundamentals tell us ?
    •  Long-term : EM debt's strong risk/return characteristics are difficult to ignore
    •  Short-term : what's in the price, where is the value and how to position
    Brussels, Belgium

  • Monday
    19
    May

    Workshop on Financial Analysis with Alexander Craeymeersch, CFA

    May 19, 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM (BE)
    Join CFA Society Belgium for an exclusive Financial Analysis Masterclass, a three-part workshop series designed to enhance your understanding of how financial professionals—from sell-side analysts to buy-side investors and private equity specialists—analyze companies, process information, and approach valuation.
    Each session features industry experts sharing real-world insights, methodologies, and case studies to equip you with practical tools for financial decision-making.
    Workshop 1: 
    Decoding Financial Data – The Sell-Side Analyst’s Approach
    Speaker: Alexander Craeymeersch, Sell-Side Analyst
    How do sell-side analysts transform financial statements, press releases, and company reports into actionable insights? Alexander Craeymeersch will walk participants through the sell-side’s approach to financial modeling and forecasting, using a practical case study.
    Brussels, Belgium

  • Monday
    26
    May

    Workshop on Financial Analysis with Belfius

    May 26, 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM (BE)
    Join CFA Society Belgium for an exclusive Financial Analysis Masterclass, a three-part workshop series designed to enhance your understanding of how financial professionals—from sell-side analysts to buy-side investors and private equity specialists—analyze companies, process information, and approach valuation.
    Each session features industry experts sharing real-world insights, methodologies, and case studies to equip you with practical tools for financial decision-making.
    Workshop 2: 
    Speakers: Maud Reinalter, CFA, Aurélien De Bauw, CFA & Anne-Catherine Delaye (Belfius Buy-Side Team)
    How do buy-side analysts interpret governance and ESG disclosures in annual reports? The investment team from Belfius will provide an insider’s perspective on how these factors influence decision-making, risk assessment, and portfolio construction. 
    Brussels, Belgium

  • Tuesday
    3
    June

    Workshop on Financial Analysis with Maarten Meijssen, CFA

    Jun 3, 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM (BE)
    Financial Analysis Masterclass: From Data to Valuation
    Join CFA Society Belgium for an exclusive Financial Analysis Masterclass, a three-part workshop series designed to enhance your understanding of how financial professionals—from sell-side analysts to buy-side investors and private equity specialists—analyze companies, process information, and approach valuation.
    Each session features industry experts sharing real-world insights, methodologies, and case studies to equip you with practical tools for financial decision-making.
    Workshop 3: 
    Private Equity Valuation – A Different Perspective
    Speaker: Maarten Meeijssen, CFA (Argos)
    How does valuation in private equity differ from listed equity? This session will explore key differences, including:
    - Why PE investors prioritize multiples over DCF models
    - The role of normalizations in valuation discussions
    - Multiple arbitrage in buy-and-build strategies
    - Deal mechanics (earn-out, put/call) and their impact on valuation
    Brussels, Belgium

  • Tuesday
    10
    June

    Realising the Savings and Investments Union - Event with Marg Franklin, President CFA Institute

    Jun 10, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM (BE)

    Please save the date for an upcoming event—available to attend both in person and online—jointly organized by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), the European Capital Markets Institute (ECMI), and CFA Institute: 
        
    Realising the Savings and Investments Union - Inclusion as a Vector of Integration for EU Capital Markets    
         
    EU capital markets lag behind global peers due to reliance on bank lending, market fragmentation, and complex regulations—challenges that are growing in a knowledge-driven economy. Despite high savings rates, there’s a disconnect between savers and the capital markets needed to meet long-term goals like closing the pension gap.  

    The European Commission’s 2024 mission statement prioritizes advancing the Single Investment Union (SIU) by simplifying access and promoting retail participation through investor-friendly products and protections.  
         
      This high-level seminar, will explore the role that financial services and investment management should play in providing individuals with the products they need, the impact of inclusive policies on financial stability, market performance and investor confidence, and offer industry solutions such as the CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code, Europe.  
         
      Featured Speakers:  
         
    ✅ Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services, European Commission  
      
    ✅ Marg Franklin, President and CEO, CFA Institute  
      
    ✅ Senior leadership from EIOPA, ESMA, and the asset management sector (TBC)  
      
    ✅ Moderated by Karel Lannoo, CEO, CEPS  
     

    Registration details for this event which can be attended in-person or online will be circulated soon!    

    CFA Institute Members can view further event details here. 

    Brussels, Belgium

  • Thursday
    28
    August

    Impossible negotiations with Chris Lemke

    Aug 28, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM (BE)
    The concept
     
    Life is a series of negotiations. Often it seems impossible to reach an agreement. This session summarizes advice from some of the leading experts and invites you to try out and expand your negotiation skills at the same time.
     
    How it works:
    The first thing we do is put our brains together and collect everything we as a group know about successful negotiations. Then we challenge those rules and principles by testing their limits. In pair work and group scenarios participants gain practical experience and increase awareness regarding what works – and what does not.
     

    What’s different

    We constantly switch between theory and practice, so you can experiment with different concepts and learn from experience. You experience negotiation situations as complex person-to-person interactions and are sure to walk away eager to apply your skills in real life.
    Who is Chris Lemke?
    He is a trilingual Learning Professional based in Luxembourg, with 30 years of experience and a proven track record across industry, academia, and consulting.
    He has observed that while technical skills often get people hired, it is the so-called soft skills that determine whether they are promoted, sidelined, or even dismissed.
    He firmly believes that people skills and managerial skills are both learnable and teachable. His passion lies in making breakthrough learning happen through engaging training sessions and professional coaching.

    As an active member of the Board of CFA Society Luxembourg for over 12 years, he has had the opportunity to design and deliver interactive learning events for members and candidates of around a dozen different CFA Societies to date.
    Brussels, Belgium

  • Thursday
    4
    September

    Women’s-Only Networking Workshop

    Sep 4, 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM (BE)

    Join us on Wednesday, 4 September for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed to empower women through the art of meaningful connection. Whether you're just starting out or expanding an established network, this session will help you unlock the full potential of your professional relationships.

    Led by Veronique Hoex from Expert Academy, this hands-on workshop will show you how to:

    🌟 Build and sustain a high-quality, powerful network
    🚫 Avoid common networking mistakes
    🤝 Connect with ease and confidence
    📣 Promote yourself and your business effectively

    This is your chance to gain practical tools, boost your confidence, and connect with like-minded women in a supportive and inspiring environment.

    🗓 Date: Wednesday, 4 September
    🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
    🗣️ Workshop starts at 6:30 PM
    📍 Location: To be announced (Brussels)

    Please note: this is a women-only event.  

    Brussels, Belgium

  • Tuesday
    23
    September

    Business simulation competition with Chris Lemke

    Sep 23, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM (BE)

    The concept

    Participating in a realistic business simulation, in direct competition with other teams in the same room, is one of the most exciting and insightful ways to learn about business and management. The simulation runs over several rounds, requiring tough decisions and providing immediate feedback at each stage.

    How it works

    The simulation throws you in at the deep end, providing a complex situation and requiring decisions under uncertainty. Each of you has a particular role in the management team, and together you will succeed or fail, based on a set of clearly defined metrics. A rigorous debriefing ensures that we capture the learnings.

    What’s different

    We play a world-class simulation that is run at leading business schools, and take time to debrief what happens in each round. Like in a flight simulator, you get to try out your skills and instincts, and nobody gets hurt. The experience is fun and engaging, but the insights are real. 

    Who is Chris Lemke?

    He is a trilingual Learning Professional based in Luxembourg, with 30 years of experience and a proven track record across industry, academia, and consulting.
    He has observed that while technical skills often get people hired, it is the so-called soft skills that determine whether they are promoted, sidelined, or even dismissed.
    He firmly believes that people skills and managerial skills are both learnable and teachable. His passion lies in making breakthrough learning happen through engaging training sessions and professional coaching.


    As an active member of the Board of CFA Society Luxembourg for over 12 years, he has had the opportunity to design and deliver interactive learning events for members and candidates of around a dozen different CFA Societies to date.

    Brussels, Belgium

  • Tuesday
    25
    November

    CFA Society Annual Forecasting Event

    Nov 25, 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM (BE)
    Brussels, Belgium

Global Society Passport Program 

The CFA Society Belgium has joined the CFA Society Global Passport Program, giving members of any CFA Society worldwide the opportunity to attend local society events and extend their network. This means that members from other CFA Societies are welcome to join any of events at the same conditions as local Belgian members and that our members will be able to do the same. 

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So keep an eye out for it!