The Chartered Financial Analyst CFA

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification is administered by the CFA INSTITUTE in the USA and is promoted as the industry standard for professionals working in the financial services industry.

The CFA qualification is one of the most highly respected and valued qualifications available internationally. It is recognized in the USA, all member states of the European Union and the Middle East and many other countries in the world. In both developed and emerging markets, the CFA designation is recognized as a symbol of professional excellence.

the CFA qualification takes the candidate to advanced levels in a variety of subjects such as:

• Investment analysis
• Portfolio management
• Assets valuation
• Securities evaluation
• Fund management
• Investment advice
• Regulation of investment management services.

Gaining such a professional qualification is evidence that the holder possesses skills and knowledge that are in high demand by employers in the securities markets, banking, corporate finance, fund management, insurance and investment advice, international accounting standards.