# CFA Institute

- **Website:** <https://cfasociety.org>
- **Primary alias:** `cfasociety.org`
- **Employees:** 1,001+
- **Location:** Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

## Description

The CFA Institute is a global association of investment professionals headquartered in the United States. It was established in 1947 as the Financial Analysts Federation (FAF) and later changed its name to the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR) in 1990. The organization adopted its current name, CFA Institute, in 2004. The CFA Institute is best known for its flagship program, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential. The CFA program is highly regarded in the finance industry and provides a rigorous education and examination process to become a CFA charterholder. The program covers a wide range of investment topics, including ethics, investment tools, portfolio management, and financial analysis. Operating on a global scale, CFA Institute has offices in major financial centers around the world, including London, Hong Kong, and Mumbai. It also has a number of noteworthy subsidiaries and partnerships. Notably, the CFA Society, a network of local member societies, is a key component of the organization's global presence and provides professional development, networking, and advocacy opportunities to members. CFA Institute's market position is distinguished by its commitment to promoting the highest ethical and professional standards in the investment industry. It sets and enforces a strict code of conduct and ethics for its members and charterholders. This dedication to professionalism has helped establish CFA Institute as a global leader in the investment industry. One significant event in CFA Institute's history was the expansion of its offerings beyond the CFA program. In recent years, it has introduced additional educational programs, such as the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) and the Investment Foundations Program, which cater to different segments of the investment profession. Currently, the CFA Institute continues to expand globally, with a focus on emerging markets. It actively engages with regulatory authorities, academics, and industry professionals to advocate for ethical conduct and market integrity. The organization remains committed to providing high-quality education and resources to investment professionals, further solidifying its position as a respected authority in the financial industry.

## Industries

- 💰 Finance
- 💰 Investing _(under Finance)_
- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Business Training _(under Science and Education)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idPixWV7hd/w/464/h/101/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1737033898524)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stratos | #06005a | dark |
| Melrose | #a1baff | light |
| Mariner | #3559d6 | accent |

## Fonts

- Roboto — asset _(google)_
- Segoe UI Light — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idPixWV7hd/w/1500/h/500/idNYYS3GXS.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1737033898825)

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