CFA Society Malaysia recently hosted its annual Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Charter Award and Employer Recognition Programme (ERP) Award Ceremony. This event celebrated the dedication and perseverance of new CFA Charterholders and honoured Employer Partners committed to talent development through CFA qualifications. Both awards underscore the significance of the CFA® Programme in the global finance industry.
The ceremony featured three keynote speakers:
- Welcoming speech by Chong Jin Yoong, CFA, President of CFA Society Malaysia.
- Opening speech by Guest of Honour, Encik Mohamad Damshal Awang Damit, CFA, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad (PHB).
- Sharing session by Ira Kumar, newly minted CFA Charterholder who has recently passed the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing.
The ceremony's highlight was the recognition of 105 candidates who successfully completed the CFA® Programme and earned their CFA Charters in the past 12 months. These new Charterholders join the esteemed ranks of CFA Society Malaysia, now comprising over 980 distinguished members. Charterholders were proudly presented with their Charter Awards by Damshal and Jin Yoong, marking a significant milestone in their professional journeys. Click HERE to view the list of Charterholders - Class of 2023/2024.
CFA Society Malaysia takes great pride in both its Charterholders and Employer Partners. The 2024 CFA Charter Award and Employer Recognition Program Award Ceremony not only celebrated individual achievements but also highlighted the crucial role of employers in nurturing and supporting their employees' professional development, ultimately contributing to a better world for investing.
This year, CFA Society Malaysia recognized 24 Employer Partners for their support of employees' professional development through CFA qualifications. The Society values its partnerships with these top organizations, which share its mission to promote the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence in the finance and investment sector. The Society would like to thank Jason Lee, CFA, President Council Representative APAC Vice Chair, CFA Institute, for presenting the Employer Partners with their recognition awards at this year’s event. Click HERE to find out more about CFA Society Malaysia's Employer Recognition Program.
As the Society celebrates the achievements of new Charterholders and the contributions of Employer Partners, it remains committed to building a better world for investing. The 2024 CFA Charter Award and Employer Recognition Program Award Ceremony not only celebrated individual accomplishments but also reinforced the collective commitment to ethical leadership and professional excellence in the global finance industry.