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Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2023 published on 17th October
See this year’s results in the pension sphere with the release of Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2023. This 15th edition of the pension index takes a special look into AI and its potential to improve retirement outcomes.
CFA Institute has launched a Private Markets and Alternative Investments Certificate
The Private Markets and Alternative Investments Certificate is designed to give you a foundational understanding of these growing investment classes with content from practicing subject matter experts around the globe. By earning this certificate, you will learn practical application of leading private markets and alternative investments concepts.
CFA Society Finland Annual General Meeting was held August 24th in Espoo
Our Society celebrated charter awards in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting this year. The membership gathered at Lucy in the Sky restaurant and enjoyed some amazing views.
New report released: "Financing the transition is not only about investing in green"
Read a fresh report on the transition to a more sustainable future written by our previous board vice president Niina Arkko, CFA (Ilmarinen) and Hilde Veelaert (Cardano), who have been working together as part of CFA Institute EMEA working group on ESG Investing.
June networking event was spent on the sea
CFA Society Finland organized traditional June networking event inviting members and candidates along. A beautiful scenic cruise in Helsinki crowned the event calendar for this operational year.
CFA program changes start with the registrations for February 2024 exam round
THE CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST (CFA®) Program is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete and excel in today’s complex and evolving investment industry. Explore the exciting new changes in the program starting to affect exam rounds in 2024.
CFA Society Finland organized a wonderful Ladies event on 19th April
We were happy to be able to invite female members and candidate to an event concentrating on what it is like to be a woman in the finance industry, what drives us, what are the challenges and how to better empower both ourselves as well as each other.
Private equity -themed event was held on 14th April at Hotel Kämp
We hosted a terrific “Private equity investments - the institutional approach” event at the beautiful Hotel Kämp in Helsinki, bringing together well over 30 members. on 14 April 2023. The event included an insightful and thought-provoking panel discussion, together with networking opportunities.
CFA Institute launches new Data Science Certificate in April
CFA Institute’s Date Science Certificate is coming soon. Learn more on the contents of the certificate and how to get specialist knowledge in machine learning and data visualization.
A recap from this year's Research Challenge
Read a review of this year’s Research Challenge local competition from CFA Society Finland board member Markku Leppälä.
CFA Society Finland’s "Forest Investments as a Financial Asset Class" event gathered members and candidates on 23.3.2023
Our forest investments-themed breakfast event gathered members and candidates to listen experts on Finnish forestry market, carbon sinks, using forests for energy generation and more
What’s Next for the CFA Program
CFA Institute has announced significant enhancements to the CFA Program as part of its continual efforts to evolve the Program. These changes address the way today’s candidates learn and prepare them for successful careers as investment professionals, while also supplying the industry with the well-trained, ethical professionals it so requires.
University of Turku won the Finnish local Research Challenge 2023
CFA Society Finland was able to organize a terrific Research Challenge local final at Nasdaq Helsinki. See the excellent photos and happenings at the event.
CFA Insitute is relaunching the Investment Foundations Certificate®
The newly refreshed Investment Foundations Certificate covers the essentials of finance, ethics, and investment roles, providing a clear understanding of the global investment industry.
In memoriam: Matti Kuhakoski, CFA (1961-2023)
CFA Society Finland is honoring the memory of Matti Kuhakoski, CFA.
Forecast Dinner 2023 was celebrated on February 9th
We were happy to gather almost 50 of our members for traditional forecasts and quality presentations. Read what went on during the evening.
New research from CFA Institute "Cryptoassets: Beyond the hype"
Read this new report on cryptoassets and the three key emerging issues that the market will need to clarify: valuation, fiduciary duty, and the custody of assets.
CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing is being updated for 2023
The Certificate in ESG Investing is being renewed for 2023. Learn about the changes in the Certificate and administration. These changes will apply to examinations taken from February 2023.
CFA Society Finland Christmas Dinner and Charter Awards was held at Restaurant Sipuli
CFA Society Finland annual Christmas Dinner was held December 8th. We were happy to welcome eight new charterholders to our Society. Evening’s presentation was offered by Niklas Kaskeala, Compensate.
Ethical Decision-Making Workshop was held with CFA Institute
CFA Institute’s Brad Jealous and Julia McDonough gave a really interesting workshop on ethical decision-making at the end of November. The workshop was organized for our Affiliate University students here in Finland.