Become a member of CFA Society Emirates and connect with close to 1,200 investment professionals in the UAE, who are driving change in the local market.
You can either become a regular member – with qualifying work experience in the investment decision-making process – or an affiliate member of CFA Society Emirates.
Regular Membership
Who is this for?
Regular membership is available to investment professionals directly involved in or supporting the investment decision-making process.
How do I become a regular member of CFA Society Emirates?
To become a regular member of CFA Society Emirates, you will need to:
- Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent education or work experience
- Have passed the Level I CFA Exam, or the self-administered Standards of Practice Examination
- Provide three (3) professional references, unless you have a reference from an active CFA Society Emirates regular member – in which case, two (2) professional references are required
- Agree to adhere to and sign the members' agreement and professional conduct statement
What kind of work experience do I need?
You will need to have at least 4,000 hours of relevant experience, completed in a minimum of 36 months.
To find out if your current and past job responsibilities meet the qualifications for regular membership, you can use CFA Institute's self-assessment tool available here.
Applications for regular membership are administered by CFA Institute. Apply now for your CFA Society Emirates Membership.
Affiliate Membership
Who is this for?
Affiliate membership is available to investment professionals who do not meet the eligibility requirements of regular membership or do not intend to participate in the CFA Program.
How do I become an affiliate member of CFA Society Emirates?
To become an affiliate member of CFA Society Emirates, you will need to:
- Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or work experience
- Provide three (3) professional references, unless you have a reference from an active CFA Society Emirates regular member – in which case, two (2) professional references are required
- Agree to adhere to and sign the members' agreement and professional conduct statement.
What kind of work experience do I need?
You will need to have at least 24 months of experience related to the investment decision-making process or producing a work product that informs or adds value to that process. Or you will need to have at least 5 years of experience in the broader investments field.
Applications for regular membership are reviewed by the Membership Committee of CFA Society Emirates and administered by CFA Institute. Apply now for your CFA Society Emirates Membership.
Membership Fees
Our membership year spans from the 1st of July to the 30th of June. You can pay your CFA Society Emirates membership fee at the same time that you pay your CFA Institute membership fee, in US dollars, via your CFA Institute account.
The current annual membership fees are:
| |
Membership Fee |
| CFA Institute |
$299.00 |
| CFA Society Emirates |
$125.00 |
| Total |
$424.00 |
Irrespective of your date of renewal, the full rate for the year is still applicable. The annual CFA Institute membership fee for first time members can vary depending on the month they decide to join. To find out what your CFA Institute membership will cost, you can use CFA Institute's Prorated Membership Fee Chart available here.