CFA Society Germany
ETHICS, EDUCATION, STANDARDS
THE LARGEST ASSOCIATION OF INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS IN GERMANY
The mission of the CFA Society Germany and CFA Institute is to set the highest standards of ethics and professional excellence for the investment industry in Germany. The CFA Society Germany is the largest association of investment professionals in Germany. With over 2,300 members, the society represents a broad base within the investment sector and advocates initiatives that focus on investment standards, financial education and ethics in the capital markets. The CFA Society Germany is a local member society of CFA Institute, the global association of CFA Charterholders and financial experts with more than 130,000 members in 147 countries. The CFA Institute administers the Chartered Financial Analyst Program (CFA), the leading professional qualification of the financial industry globally.
“With its focus on ethics, the CFA Charter contributes to an improved reputation of the investment industry and the sustainable trust of investors.� Andreas Mittler, CFA
Today the CFA Program is considered the “Gold Standard” (Financial Times) among the graduate level curriculums of the financial industry.
THE CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST (CFA) PROGRAM Transparency, education and a clear commitment to ethical and professional standards: these values form the basis for creating trust in the financial industry.
The CFA Program is a graduate-level self-study program that combines a broad curriculum with professional conduct requirements, culminating in three sequential exams. Each level consists of a six hour exam in English and requires about 300 hours of preparation. Most candidates need bet ween 3 to 5 years to complete the program. The self-study format allows you to continue working full-time as you progress towards earning the CFA Charter. The curriculum is adapted annually to the complex chal lenges and latest developments of the global capital markets. The aim of the program is an education that provides investment professionals with the tools that they need for their daily work. Investment professionals holding the CFA Charter demonstrate to clients, employers, regulating authorities and other financial market stakeholders that they: 1. passed a demanding education program with a broad range of investment topics, 2. adhere to ethical and professional standards, 3. have at least four years of professional experience in the investment industry, 4. commit to continuing education beyond the CFA Cur riculum.
“The seminars and workshops of the CFA Society Germany provide an opportunity to learn from established experts in the field about the most current topics in the financial industry.� Volker Resch, CFA, CIPM
SERVICES FOR MEMBERS AND CFA CANDIDATES The CFA Society Germany was founded in 2000 as the association of CFA Charterholders and investment professionals in Germany. Currently our 2,300 plus members are spread across the country. Our most active communities are in Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin.
The CFA Society Germany offers its members many services, including: • Regular lectures, panel discussions, seminars, workshops and networking events • Regular discourse with key stakeholders to increase awareness of the CFA Charter in Germany • Newsletter, online job board “CFA JobMarkt” and webstreaming of events • Representing the interests of capital market experts and providing guidelines in a dynamic and fast changing environment • Representation at career fairs To support candidates, the CFA Society Germany cooperates with providers of CFA Program prep courses and study materials. Even before finishing the CFA Program, candidates are able to become members of the CFA Society Germany and receive similar benefits to our regular members. Additionally they can take advantage of rebates for exam preparation materials and mock exams. Please find more information at: www.cfa-germany.de/candidates/candidate-membership
CFA Society Germany e. V. Kaiserstraße 23 60311 Frankfurt am Main Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 69 2444 582 80 Fax: +49 (0) 69 2444 582 66 info@cfa-germany.de www.cfa-germany.de