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April is Volunteer Recognition Month

By Eva Swan posted 3 days ago

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What makes CFA Society Winnipeg special? It's the people — specifically, the incredible volunteers who support and uplift our local finance community. Our volunteers are the friendly faces greeting you at events, the wise voices sharing insights, and the helping hands there to lend support. They are mentors, advocates, educators, connectors, and so much more. Volunteers, thank you for being at the heart of what we do at CFA Society Winnipeg. Want to experience the rewards of volunteering? See how you can get involved, email us [email protected]

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CFA Institute - Member Portal - Supporting your growth at every stage

By Eva Swan posted 3 days ago

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The reimagined CFA Institute Member Portal is now live! Featuring the all-new Career Library, member-exclusive webinar series, and practical tools to keep you current, everything across the membership ecosystem now lives in one streamlined experience designed around you. Explore now: https://my.cfainstitute.org/

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CareerFest 2026

By Hafsa Khalid posted 10 days ago

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CFA Society Pakistan hosted CareerFest 2026—an engaging platform for learning and career growth. 🔹 Voices from the Field Panelists: M. Ghazanfar Sakrani, CFA, FMVA, Misbah Pervaiz, CFA, Syeda Sharmeen Ahmed, CFA, Saroash Saleem, CFA, Shahmeer Masud CFA, Shoaib Khalid, CFA Moderator: Dr. Sana Tauseef 🔹 Career Glow-Up Speaker: Raheela Narejo 🔹 The Hiring Lens Panelists: Pouru Sidhwa, Syed Wajahat Hashmi - CHRP, CHRM, CIR, Rukhsana Narejo, CFA Moderator: Sarwat Ahson Find the complete album link here: https://tinyurl.com/542jvsrs ...

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CFA Society Slovakia, Index ekonomického sentimentu – March 2026

By Dominik Cisar posted 12 days ago

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PERZSKÝ ZÁLIV V PLAMEŇOCH, SENTIMENT OSLABUJE Index ekonomického sentimentu po februárovom poklese pokračoval v prepade aj v marci, konkrétne o 18b na úroveň -74b. Vojnový konflikt na Blízkom Východe výrazne zasiahol aj ekonomický sentiment. Medzi faktormi stojacimi za očakávaným spomalením ekonomiky dominovali eskalácia geopolitického napätia, ktorú značilo 95% respondentov, a spomalenie zahraničného dopytu (80%). Zvýšenie inflácie (70%) a s tým súvisiaci rast úročenia (38%) sa s vojnovým konfliktom opäť dostali do popredia. Aktuálny vývoj domácej ekonomiky je vnímaný naďalej negatívne, index poklesol o 2b na -71b. Respondenti prudko korigovali ...

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Certified Advisor (CAd)

By Mohamed Soliman posted 13 days ago

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The Certified Advisor (CAd) Certificate is issued by CFA Society Spain. It is recognized by Spain’s national securities regulator, the CNMV, as meeting the requirements of the European Union’s MiFID II directive for investment professionals who provide any type of client advisory services. More information https://www.cfasociety.org/spain/certificates-courses/certificates/cad

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New CFA Level 1 Online preparation course

By Mohamed Soliman posted 13 days ago

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Sign up now! Includes Kaplan Schweser Live Package Schweser Notes, Qbank with +4,000 questions, Secret Sauce, and much more. More information https://cfaspain.com/online-courses/solicita-informacion-curso-de-preparacion-cfa-nivel-1/

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PSUT wins the regional CFA Institute Research Challenge & advances to the Global Final!

By Rita Shanti posted 15 days ago

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Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Jordanian university to reach the Global Final of the CFA Institute Research Challenge and only the second Arab university to do so in the competition’s 20-year history. Recognized as one of the most prestigious global finance competitions, the CFA Research Challenge tests the highest levels of analytical rigor and investment expertise. PSUT’s journey reflects exceptional performance, beginning with a first-place win at the national level, followed by leading the EMEA region—outperforming more than 400 universities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. ...

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From Campus to Capital Markets: Building Nigeria’s Finance Talent Pipeline

By Gloria Etetim posted 15 days ago

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Across Nigeria, there is no shortage of ambition. Every year, thousands of young people express interest in careers in finance, investment, and capital markets. The challenge is not interest. The challenge is structure. How do you move someone from curiosity to competence? From theory to real-world application? From potential to professional readiness? This is the question we have been working to answer. 1. Expanding Access Is the Starting Point For many aspiring finance professionals, the journey often stalls early, not due to lack of ability, but limited access. In Q1, we focused on two key levers: The Accelerate Scholarship ...

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Q1 2026 Newsletter: A Quarter That Moved

By Gloria Etetim posted 16 days ago

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The first three months of 2026 covered a lot of ground, and we've captured all of it in the Q1 2026 Newsletter. The CFA Institute Research Challenge wrapped its biggest season yet, with 32 universities competing and the University of Lagos emerging as national champion. Our DEI Committee hosted Give to Gain , a Women's Day event that put early-career women in direct conversation with senior leaders. And the Finance Forward Endowment Fund received its first major contribution of ₦100 million - a meaningful step toward a ₦2 billion vision. We also spent the quarter laying the groundwork for the University Portfolio Management Challenge, a first-of-its-kind ...

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Become A Programming Sponsor!

By Judith Camp posted 18 days ago

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Sign your organization up as a PROGRAMMING SPONSOR for CFA Society Austin and get year-long exposure to industry professionals. Your organization will be promoted at numerous programs throughout the year, which means increased brand visibility, enhanced audience engagement, and the potential to attract key industry job seekers. We'll promote your firm for a full year, with many levels of sponsorship available. Find out more on the SPONSORSHIP PAGE!

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Matching Job Seekers with Employers Daily!

By Judith Camp posted 18 days ago

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Post your job openings or find a new role on the NEWLY REDESIGNED CFA Job Board ! Get up-to-date local job listings, posted daily, on the Job Board. The CFA Institute Job Board is open to students, interns, and professionals across all career stages. Search for local and global job opportunities, apply to jobs, set up job alerts, manage your job seeker profile, explore company profiles, and access resources designed for employers. Visit CFA Society Austin's Job Board NOW!

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祝贺上海交通大学参赛队获得CFA Institute Research Challenge亚太冠军，晋级全球决赛

By ziyi wang posted 19 days ago

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4月3日，2025–2026 CFA Institute Research Challenge（投资分析挑战赛）亚太赛区决赛圆满落幕。经过激烈的角逐，上海交通大学(Shanghai Jiao Tong University)参赛队获得亚太决赛冠军，成功晋级全球总决赛！本次晋级，不仅刷新了历史最好成绩，更实现了里程碑式的突破，中国大陆参赛队首次登上全球决赛的舞台。他们将代表CFA上海协会，更代表中国学子，展现专业实力与金融素养。查看详情

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Introducing the New Management Team for CFA Society Colorado

By Vanessa Cordova posted 19 days ago

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Introducing the New Management Team for CFA Society Colorado As of February 1, 2026, CFA Society Colorado is now supported by a new management team—Better Together Productions. We’re excited to step into this role and support a community that plays such an important part in Colorado’s investment landscape. Who We Are Better Together Productions (BTP) is a Denver-based, full-service event, video, and association management partner. Our work spans everything from large-scale events and content production to ongoing operational support for organizations. Through our association management services, we help groups like CFA Society Colorado manage ...

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Inside the CFA Institute Research Challenge

By Vanessa Cordova posted 19 days ago

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Inside the CFA Institute Research Challenge: Why It Matters Each year, the CFA Institute runs one of the most practical learning experiences in finance—the Research Challenge. It’s straightforward: students do the work of an equity analyst. And they’re judged by people who do that work every day. What is the Research Challenge? The Research Challenge is a global equity research competition where university teams: Analyze a publicly traded company Build a full research report Make a clear investment recommendation Present and defend their thesis to a panel of industry professionals There’s no shortcut through it. The process ...

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Free Webinars Available

By Judith Camp posted 19 days ago

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CFA Society has a variety of free webinars available. Learn from investment industry professionals by following the link below. Please note that these take place on the East coast, so you will need to be available one hour BEFORE the scheduled time. Members can click here for more details.

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𝐂𝐅𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 2025/2026 – 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐅𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐚

By Marija Pimic posted 20 days ago

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We are delighted to announce that the winner of this year’s local CFA Research Challenge is the team from the Faculty of Economics, University of Niš. Our warmest congratulations go to the winning team members — 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐨 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐢č𝐤𝐨𝐯𝐢ć, 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐯𝐢ć, and 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐮č𝐢ć. These talented young professionals represent the future of our industry, and we are confident they will play an important role in shaping it in the years to come. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to their exceptional mentors, Jelena Z. Stanković and 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢ć, whose dedication and commitment continue to deliver outstanding results year after year. ...

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Pakistan's Strategic Position: Navigating Regional Conflicts and Geopolitical Uncertainties

By Hafsa Khalid posted 21 days ago

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CFA Society Pakistan hosted an exclusive seminar on “Pakistan's Strategic Position: Navigating Regional Conflicts and Geopolitical Uncertainties” in Islamabad, with live Zoom participation in Karachi and Lahore. The session delivered a compelling analysis of regional dynamics and their implications for Pakistan’s future, followed by insightful and forward-looking discussions. The seminar featured Mr. Humza Jilani as the speaker and was moderated by Mr. Asif Ali Qureshi, CFA, Director – CFA Society Pakistan. Find the complete album here: https://lnkd.in/dFezmrWJ

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Global Passport Program

By Judith Camp posted 23 days ago

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CFA Society St. Louis now participates in the Global Passport Program, a collaborative effort with the global network of CFA Societies to enhance local member benefits through shared programming. Benefits to CFA Society St. Louis members CFA Society St. Louis members can attend other CFA Societies’ events (that are also in the Passport Program) at local member prices. If members are traveling or want to attend a virtual webinar in another city, they can still plan for CFA in their weekly calendar. Enjoy a closer connection with other CFA Society activities when travelling, with access to global professional development and networking ...

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2026 羽球大賽圓滿落幕

By Wen-Chi Chang posted 27 days ago

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羽球社團活動自2024年底開始～與籃球社共同租借五常國中場地，集結會員朋友及少數親友同樂。隨後因為2025年籤運不佳，場地無法延續使用，會員朋友則各自安排了活動～而無法再聚集。2026年第一季，羽球社單獨租借博愛場地，出席也不見改善，於是在協會行政支援下，利用3月15-29日的場地，舉辦了第一屆的羽球大賽。羽球社社長同時也是Family #2的家長，Jackie Chen, CFA, 為了讓本次活動能夠順利舉行，找了專業的裁判，購置比賽用球，甚至每天打電話邀約會員朋友們報名活動，忙到頭髮都快要少一半了～～最終讓活動精彩且熱鬧。再次謝謝Jackie Chen, CFA熱心的付出～～本次羽球賽由於場地的關係，分成三週舉行，3月15日及3月22日分成兩天的預賽賽程，各取兩對進入3月29日的決賽。原以為會因為技術落差，形成宰殺的畫面，最終沒有如期發生，會員朋友選擇性的遇強則強、遇弱則弱，彈性調控比賽的節奏，讓大家都能同歡～但是，決賽當天，四強拚戰獎牌，則頻頻出現超級驚恐的殺球技，比賽現場的緊張感，相當精彩～～接下來，羽球社活動將另外租借其他場地繼續活動，可能偶爾會以家族聚會形式邀約會員參加，如果對羽球有興趣的朋友，記得注意家族群的活動訊息喔！～

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International Women’s Day celebrated with rhythm

By Joao Mastbaum posted 28 days ago

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This year, CFA Society Portugal celebrated International Women’s Day in a slightly different way. Our members gathered for a vibrant salsa dancing experience, guided by three professional instructors who led participants through the rhythm, energy, and joy of this iconic dance. No previous experience was needed, just a smile, a bit of curiosity, and the willingness to try something new. Many brought their partners along, turning the event into a shared moment and a lovely surprise to celebrate the day together. We ended the celebration with a relaxed cocktail, where conversations flowed easily and the good mood continued well beyond the last song. Moments ...

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