CFA Society Finland Annual General Meeting was held 26th August
CFA Society Finland was happy to invite members to Annual General Meeting held this year at Soutupaviljonki, in a beautiful old house, on the seashore of Helsinki center. The meeting was attended by 30 members with a few participating through a virtual connection.
Our president of two years, Miia Hukari, CFA opened the meeting and Kati Eriksson, CFA, was elected as the AGM chair. After beginning formalities, the meeting continued by Miia presenting the Board Report from last year and treasurer Tiina Smolander giving an introduction to the Finance Report. Afterwards, attendees listened to action plan and budget for next year. There was ample feedback from the audience and the conversation was lively.
As central part of the AGM, CFA Society Finland elected the members for the board for FY2021. Antti Raappana, CFA was elected as the President and Tiina Smolander, CFA, Matti Ilmanen, CFA and Niina Arkko, CFA as vice-presidents. As other board members Peter Lindström, CFA, and new members Hanna Savinainen, CFA, Toni Iivonen, CFA, Dan Anttila, CFA and Harri Kojonen, CFA. Kati elaborated that the nomination committee chose the board nominees after careful consideration on the diversity and professionalism aspects as well as the overall shown activity and enthusiasm into the society work.
After an information-filled meeting it was time for dinner. Lively conversations flowed as the evening continued into the twilight of an August evening. Miia is now retiring from board work where she has made a considerable difference in directing the society’s course for the past two years as President, and as a board member prior to that. The audience gave its warmest thanks to Miia for all her efforts and countless hours spent for the benefit of the Finnish Society.
Other retiring members are Lassi Simola, CFA, Miikka Hautamäki, CFA and Jaana Kero, CIPM, who have all contributed greatly to increasing impact and organizing networking and academic events.
The board members introduced themselves shortly and Antti gave some insights into what is in store for CFA Society Finland next term. As the pandemic continues there will surely be some challenges but no lack of enthusiasm to work for member value and advocacy, even in these circumstances. New event possibilities as well as collaborations with Finnish and global companions are looked into and all the available technology will be used to bring as much benefit to the members as possible.
