Who We Are

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economics grow. Our network of more than 160 societies helps carry out our global mission in local markets.

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About CFA Society East Africa


The CFA Society East Africa is an association of investment professionals, affiliated to CFA Institute. The society is governed by the fundamental values of professional excellence, integrity, cooperation, and volunteer service. CFA Society East Africa was chartered in March 2014 to serve CFA Institute members in the East Africa region. 
Our shared mission is to promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, enhance financial and investment knowledge amongst members, heighten financial literacy amongst investors and drive financial market development within the East Africa region.

CFA Society East Africa is an organization directed by volunteers whose members occupy such positions as CEOs, Research Directors, Investment and Portfolio Managers and Analysts, Traders, Dealers and Brokers, Risk Managers, Strategists, Consultants and Educators among many others. 

Our Cultural Values define who we are, what we stand for, and what we aspire to be. They run deeply through the organization, guiding our internal and external behaviors. They bind our colleagues together, across every level of business, in passionate pursuit of our company's mission.

Mission

  • Promote the highest ethical standards amongst financial  market stakeholders.
  • Promote financial market development within East Africa with  particular attention to Capital Market development.
  • Enhance financial knowledge amongst members in order to  heighten financial literacy amongst investors within the East  African region.


Vision 

To be the premier local resource serving its members by providing a regional forum for the discussion of investments and  finance.


Objectives

The Society initiatives are all in an effort to achieve the following  objectives:

  • Promote the CFA Charter in the local market.
  • Promoting Investor education to the general public.
  • Facilitate communication between members, candidates, and  other industry participants by hosting social events.


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