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CFA Institute offers a diverse range of programs and certificates designed to meet the needs of finance professionals across various career stages and specializations.
CFA® Program
Achieve the highest distinction in investment management
The CFA Program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete and excel in today’s complex and evolving investment industry.
190k+ Charterholders - the biggest network of investment professionals in the world
$267k Average total compensation across all job functions
90% Of hiring managers prefer CFA® Charterholders for executive positions
Enhanced educational experience
Global recognition
Leverage the international reputation of CFA Institute to unlock career opportunities around the world.
Enhanced professional profile
Earn an easily shareable digital badge to display your achievement in your online networks.
Expert insight
Learn from established practitioners to build the practical skills required for investment decision-making.
Professional networking
Connect with a global community of finance professionals and uncover new opportunities.
Personalized learning
Study using our digital tool, designed to adapt to your learning style and help you prepare for exams more effectively.
Career advancement
Stand out by developing expertise in sought-after skills in the global financial industry.
Voices of our community
Hear from CFA Institute alumni across the world.
Empowering the investment industry to realize the world’s greatest possibilities
CFA Institute is a global not-for-profit organization that provides finance education for investment professionals. By promoting the highest standards of ethics, education and excellence, we help shape the future of the industry for the ultimate benefit of society.
190k+ Active CFA Charterholders
155+ Worldwide CFA Societies
1.7k Organizations claim compliance with the GIPS® standards
830 Affiliated Universities
CFA Institute LIVE 2025
Chicago, 4-7 May 2025
Co-hosted with CFA Society® Chicago, our highly anticipated global conference returns in 2025, uniting investment professionals worldwide to explore the future of finance.
In-depth insight from Research and Policy Center
Research report
Green and transition finance on the municipal level: Case of Huzhou City
The paper highlights Huzhou’s strategies for achieving net zero using digital platforms, localized taxonomies, policy incentives, and transition finance frameworks to decarbonize industries, promote sustainable growth, and ensure social equity.
Research report
Attribution of portfolios with climate-related signals
This paper explores the attribution of portfolio returns driven by climate-related signals, a critical factor for investment professionals navigating the transition to net zero.
Financial Analysts Journal
Influence and predictive value of seeking alpha articles
Recommendations of Seeking Alpha authors can affect trading activity, with the degree of influence driven by accessibility and article characteristics. Tentative evidence suggests that profitable strategies can be based on these factors.
In Brief articles
24 Jan 2025
The long boom in data infrastructure
20 Jan 2025
What is sustainable investing?
Newsfeed
23 January 2025 New CFA Institute Research on Tokenization, a New Frontier for Capital Markets? 17 December 2024 AI and machine learning to enhance pension plan governance and the investor experience: new CFA institute research 10 Dec 2024 CFA Institute Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate Secures Exemptions Under HKMA Enhanced Competency Framework