Accelerate your future with the CFA Program

CFA Society Sri Lanka together with CFA Institute is hosting a webinar for students in Sri Lanka, titled  “Start early for a global career passport” on Thursday, 2^nd March 2023 from 4 pm to 5 pm SL Time. During the webinar, participants will learn more about how the CFA Program is designed to equip them with the kind of expertise and real-world skills in investment analysis that will help them advance their careers in the Finance and Investment Industry.   We will share information on the scope and evolvement of the CFA Program, the benefits of the CFA charter, and details on exam administration. Participants will also have a chance to hear from CFA Charterholders, as they share their experiences with the Program and careers in the Finance and investment industry.

The eminent panel of speakers is Aruna Perera, CFA, President of CFA Society Sri Lanka, Chanakya Dissanayake, CFA - Managing Director, Investment Research, Acuity Knowledge Partners and Florence Wong- Director, University Relations for APAC, CFA Institute whilst Nuwan Jayawardena, CFA, Chair University Outreach Committee of CFA Society Sri Lanka will moderate the session. This session is ideal for professionals looking to transition to a new career path and undergraduates seeking to enter the finance and investment industry.

The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) credential has become the most respected and recognized investment designation in the world and enrolling in the CFA Program is the first step towards earning this qualification.

The CFA designation is valued by employers for roles and functions in every sector of global finance, including portfolio management, analysis, private wealth, and consulting. Distinguished by the commitment to set a higher standard of excellence, CFA charterholders are sought after as finance and investment industry professionals and are held by over 190,000 professionals worldwide in 164 markets.

The top employers of CFA charterholders globally include JP Morgan, UBS, Royal Bank of Canada, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs while Acuity Knowledge Partners, NDB Group, Fitch Inc, Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and Uzabase Sri Lanka employ the highest number of charterholders locally.

CFA Society Sri Lanka has produced over 325 CFA charterholders. They occupy positions such as CEO, CFO, portfolio manager, equity analyst, investment advisor, and other senior positions in the finance and investment industry, banking sector, and other fields, both in Sri Lanka and overseas alike. There are over 500 candidates studying for the CFA qualification in Sri Lanka.

CFA Institute and CFA Society Sri Lanka are pleased to extend an invitation to those who are interested in the CFA Program to join this webinar to listen to the latest update and the local insights by an expert panel. Those interested can register for this webinar via https://global.cfainstituteevents.org/d/rlqcxp/

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• Aruna Perera, CFA President - CFA Society Sri Lanka
• Chanakya Dissanayake, CFA Managing Director, Investment Research, Acuity Knowledge Partners
• Florence Wong, Director, University Relations, Asia Pacific, CFA Institute
• Nuwan Jayawardana, Chair, University Outreach Committee, CFA Society Sri Lanka