CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community.

Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 159,000 CFA® charterholders in 162 countries and regions. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide, including one in Abu Dhabi serving the MENA region. There are 151 local member societies globally, eight of which are in the MENA region. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org.