Evolution of the CFA Program. Mastery. Excellence. Transformation

The CFA Program has remained the gold standard for investment professionals seeking to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in the field. As the financial industry continues to evolve, so too will the CFA Program, ensuring that those who hold the designation remain at the forefront of the profession.

The CFA Program has undergone multiple changes over the years, including changes in its curriculum, exam format, and requirements. These changes reflect the program's commitment to staying relevant to the investment industry's current needs and ensuring that candidates have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as investment professionals. The CFA Program will further solidify its role as the premier investment analysis credential. Explore each of these six updates in more detail to learn what the changes mean for you or your candidates and join our online meeting on Wednesday, April 26 at 5 PM CEST.

• Expanded Eligibility
• Self-contained, Practical Skills Modules at each level
• Focused Curriculum
• Practice Pack
• Level III Specialized Pathways
• Digital Badges for Level I and Level II

The evolution of the CFA Program will be discussed:

• Prof. Krzysztof Jajuga, President, CFA Society Poland
• Katie Davison Jenkins, Director, Partnerships and Client Solutions, EMEA, CFA Institute
• Ayesha Silva, Manager, Partnerships and Client Solutions, EMEA, CFA Institute

Our e-meeting is addressed to:

• Students thinking of taking the CFA Program in the second half of 2023 and in 2024
• Candudates in the CFA exam process
• Academic professionals
• Employers funding the CFA exam track

Katie Davison Jenkins is Director, Partnerships & Client Solutions at CFA Institute, responsible for building strategic relationships between CFA Institute, financial institutions, universities and regulators. With 12 years’ experience in Financial Services, Katie leads Business Development and Relationship Management across Central and Eastern Europe. Katie works closely with Senior Management, Human Resources and Learning & Development Professionals; supporting their workforce’s educational needs and identifying initiatives to partner on the advancement of professional standards and market integrity.

Ayesha Silva is Manager, Partnerships and Client Solutions at the CFA Institute, responsible for building strategic and strong collaborative relationships between the CFA Institute and members, Society leaders, investment professionals, human resources professionals, recruiters, practitioners, and other key constituents across our ecosystem. With 10 years of experience in Education, Business Development and Client Relations in different parts of the world, Ayesha is responsible for supporting and maintaining relationships for the Central and Eastern Europe client base, to broaden and increase client participation in CFA Institute programs and initiatives. Ayesha works closely with members of the EMEA Client Partnerships & Solutions team to promote engagement with multiple CFA Institute constituents to execute organizational strategy and deliver on our mission.

Prof. Krzysztof Jajuga is the President of CFA Society Poland. Professor of economic sciences, a lecturer at Wroclaw University of Economics and Business and universities abroad (including Jiao Tong University in Shanghai). In his scientific and research work he focuses on finance as well as on statistics and econometrics. He heads the Department of Financial Investment and Risk Management and is also the Director of the Institute of Financial Management at Wroclaw University of Economics and Business. He is the Chair of the Committee on Statistics and Econometrics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Deputy Chair of the Committee on Economic Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and a member of the presidium of the Committee on Financial Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences. In addition, he is a member of the Central Commission for Degrees and Titles. He cooperates with numerous financial institutions and companies. He has served as a member of the Scientific Council of the National Bank of Poland and as a Member of the Advisory Board of the Warsaw Stock Exchange.