Sustainable investing industry grows during COVID-19

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A new study survey by CFA Institute, the global association of investment management professionals, reveals sustainable investing has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, though improved standards around ESG products

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CFA Institute publishes consultation paper on ESG disclosure standards   

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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announced today the publication of a Consultation Paper seeking feedback on its proposed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosure Standards for Investment

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CFA Institute to transition to computer-based testing for all levels of the CFA® Program in 2021

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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that it will transition to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for all three levels of the CFA Program in 2021. Level II and

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Significant opportunity to professionalise financial advice in the post-Hayne era say CFA Societies Australia and CFA Institute

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CFA Societies Australia and CFA Institute today released policy recommendations in response to the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry in Australia. The report,

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Industry must provide ‘value to society’ to regain trust

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“Our industry is at a crossroads, largely because investors no longer see the value the industry brings to society and only meaningful change can restore that trust.” These are the

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Survival of the fittest in financial services employment market

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Australian investment professionals are among the most pessimistic in the world when it comes to expectations of future employment, and nearly a quarter say the situation is getting worse. This

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Financial services employers urged to address confidence issue with ethical leadership

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The financial services industry in Australia is at a turning point and the crisis of trust must be addressed now, with leadership from the top. So says CFA Institute, the

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Investment leaders cite interest rates, emerging markets as key in 2015

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Australian investment leaders and their global colleagues are united when it comes to expectations about oil prices and the most favourable global equity markets in 2015, but are at odds

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Paul Smith Appointed President and CEO of CFA Institute

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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals that sets the highest standards for education, ethics and professionalism, has named Paul Smith, CFA, currently managing director, APAC and global head,

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CFA Program 2014 Pass Rates Released – 46% overall

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46% of candidates enrolled in CFA examinations this year passed the exam. Globally this equated to 54,768 candidates. 54% of Level III candidates were successful. Pending experience and membership requirements,

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