CFA Institute

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Formerly known as the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR), the CFA Institute is an international organization comprised of more than 70,000 members who hold the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or are otherwise bound by its rules. Its primary mandate is to specify and maintain a high standard for the investment industry.
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The CFA Institute has active members in most countries of the world. It is guided by a board of governors comprised of 20 board members, most of which are elected by the institute's members for three-year terms. The institute has major offices in the U.S., Hong Kong and the U.K. and produces industry guidelines such as the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS).
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  • How do I become a CFA charterholder?

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    The CFA Institute requires individuals to satisfy a number of steps to become CFA
    charterholders.The most widely known requirement is that all three. ...

  • A Look At CFA Job Opportunities

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-careers/08/cfa-job-oppurtunity.asp
    ... According to the CFA Institute, the following is the amount of time needed
    to obtain the CFA designation: ... Source: CFA Institute. ...

  • Does Study End After The CFA?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/professionaleducation/08/CFA-continuing-education.asp
    ... Guess again. In an attempt to support the charter, the CFA Institute encourages
    and expects charterholders to stay abreast of market initiatives. ...

  • An Introduction To The CFA Designation

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    ... designation is given to investment professionals who have successfully completed
    the requirements set by the globally recognized CFA Institute (formerly the ...

  • How do I become a CFA charterholder?

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/FAQs/CFA/090904_2.asp
    The CFA Institute requires individuals to satisfy a number of steps to become CFA
    charterholders.The most widely known requirement is that all three. ...

  • How do I register for the CFA program for the first time?

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/FAQs/cfa/290305.asp
    CFA Institute provides prospective CFA candidates with a couple registration
    options.1) Online Registration: This is the quickest and easiest method. ...

  • So, You Want To Earn Your CFA?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/professionaleducation/07/CFA-charter.asp
    ... decision process. What it Takes to Earn the Charter The CFA Institute requires
    three steps to become a CFA charter holder. They include ...

  • The Best Designation For Your Financial Education: CFA, MBA Or ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/professionaleducation/08/cfa-or-mba.asp
    ... a career in investments, the great debate has been whether to obtain a Master of
    Business Administration (MBA) or The CFA Institute's Chartered Financial ...

  • What careers are popular among CFA charterholders?

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/FAQs/CFA/260405.asp
    CFA Institute indicates on its website that CFA charterholders represent all
    investment professional careers within all types of investment. ...

  • On This Day In Finance: June 11 - CFA Day - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0609/Today-In-Finance-June-11---CFA-Day.aspx
    ... On this day in 1947, the association of investment professionals known
    as the CFA Institute was formed. On June 11, Boston, New ...

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