CFA Institute To Open Office In Middle East

Robbie Lawther

14 September 2017

(ADGM), the international financial centre, to establish its new presence within the region, CFA said in a statement.

The office opening will be marked by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony, between CFA Institute and ADGM, in Abu Dhabi in October 2017. This MoU will look to improve education within the region.

“By establishing a permanent presence in Abu Dhabi, the opening of this new office signifies our commitment to the Middle East and North Africa," said Gary Baker, managing director for CFA Institute in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. "We are excited at the prospect of partnering with our local member societies that already achieve fantastic results for CFA Program candidates, members, and charterholders across the MENA region. By supporting local societies, we can intensify our efforts to build market integrity, enhance market transparency, and embed professionalism and excellence in the regional investment management industry.”

Last month, this publication reported on the CFA Institute's third-level exams, where Mainland China led the way for the number of financial professionals sitting the exams, ahead of the US.