Upcoming Events


  • Thursday
    1
    February

    CFA Society Vancouver Events

    Feb 1 - Dec 31, (PT)
    CFA Society Vancouver hosts a variety of webinars and in-person events to support its members' professional development and networking opportunities. Many events are open to the public and qualify for member pricing through the Global Passport Program.  

  • Tuesday
    9
    April

    Python 1: Core Data Analysis

    Apr 9, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM (PT)
    During this hands-on course, participants will gain the skills needed to develop Python Programs to solve typical Finance problems, cutting through the noise of generic “Data Science” courses. Participants will be introduced to best practices programming in Python to clean, analyze and visualize financial data. Prerequisites A general understanding of programming principles is recommended but not required. Participants should also understand finance concepts, but in-depth analytical understanding is not necessary. You will be required to download and install Anaconda or an equivalent Python distribution – links provided in advance of the course.

  • Tuesday
    16
    April

    The Ins and Outs of Sustainability Standards in Canada

    Apr 16, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (PT)
    One of the keys to helping companies and investors adopt stronger sustainability and ESG-related measures is gaining a better understanding of Canada’s rapidly evolving sustainability standards. CFA Society Vancouver and CFA Society Calgary invite you to join us to learn more about the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) and its role in shaping sustainability standards in Canada. CCSB member Adelaide Chiu, CFA will provide insights into how the CSSB operates within the context of international standard-setting and domestic regulations. Additionally, you will learn about upcoming activities and opportunities for involvement. Background:  The ISSB issued its inaugural standards IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 in June 2023 as part of its ongoing effort to enhance investor-focused sustainability disclosures globally. The CSSB, part of Financial Reporting and Assurance Standards (FRAS) Canada, collaborates with the ISSB to support the uptake of ISSB standards in Canada, highlight key issues relevant to the Canadian context, and facilitate interoperability between ISSB standards and future CSSB standards. The CSSB, with its 12 members including the Chair, was established in 2023.

  • Monday
    22
    April

    A Conversation on What Never Changes

    Apr 22, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM (PT)
    Want to understand a rapidly changing world? Start with understanding what stays the same. Life is unpredictable, but human behavior isn’t. The things that surprise us are what matter the most, but they can’t be predicted. Instead, we should strive to be prepared. Plan like a pessimist and dream like an optimist. Following his best seller “ The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness ”, we are excited to welcome back award-winning author Morgan Housel to our virtual stage on April 22 for a conversation on his new book “ Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes ”.

  • Tuesday
    14
    May

    Python 2: Visualization and Analysis

    May 14, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM (PT)
    This hands-on course is intended for anyone who uses Python and who is already comfortable with the skills that were taught in “Python 1: Core Data Analysis”. This course continues to build the skills needed to develop Python programs to solve typical finance problems, cutting through the noise of generic “Data Science” courses. Participants will be introduced to best practices programming in Python to analyze and visualize financial data. Prerequisites Participants require basic prior programming knowledge in Python and an understanding of the pandas package. Participants should also understand finance and statistical concepts, but in-depth analytical understanding is not necessary. It is recommended that participants take “Python 1: Core Data Analysis” before this course. You will be required to download and install Anaconda or an equivalent Python distribution – links provided in advance of the course.

  • Tuesday
    11
    June

    Python 3: Web Scraping and Dashboarding

    Jun 11, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM (PT)
    During this hands-on course, participants will work with Python and several popular packages to create programs that acquire, consolidate, analyze and present large data sets. Whether originated from websites or internal databases, this course will demonstrate core techniques to efficiently manage and explore business data through interactive dashboards. Prerequisites A general understanding of programming principles and Python is recommended for this course. The course material will build on the content of “Python 1: Core Data Analysis”. Although not required, participants will benefit from having taken “Python 2: Visualization and Analysis”. Participants should be familiar with Python packages and their installation. You will be required to download and install Anaconda or an equivalent Python distribution – links provided in advance of the course.

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