WE GROW TALENT
CFA UK takes careers to the next level and beyond. Through connecting, educating and inspiring we develop the professional lives of our members. We help you to develop your skills, achieve your goals and make your desired level of impact in the industry and in the world.
JOIN TODAY Benefits of MembershipIGNITE YOUR CAREER
CFA UK is a diverse community with a shared purpose. Together, we grow talent. We are 12,000 dedicated professionals who have a talent for investing. We are one of the largest membership bodies solely dedicated to the investment profession. And, by using our extensive contacts and expertise, we help you take your career forward.
ABOUT US
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Our qualifications are designed to give you a competitive edge in your career. They’re developed by investors, for investors, and built around you. You can study our courses at your own pace and apply what you learn while working in your current role. Start building your knowledge today – so employers will notice tomorrow.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
Imagine where you could go. The Certificate in Investment Management (IMC) has helped investors turn the career they want into the one they have for 30 years - and counting.
IMAGINECERTIFICATE IN IMPACT INVESTING
Make your impact. The Certificate in Impact Investing takes you beyond ESG to build successful, sustainable investment strategies.
MAKE YOUR IMPACTCERTIFICATE IN CLIMATE & INVESTING
Climate change is changing investing. The Certificate in Climate & Investing gives you the knowledge you need to stay ahead of the curve.
GROW YOUR SKILLS
WHAT'S ON
Our programme of events provides experiences that go beyond 9-5. Whether you want to learn or unwind, there's an exciting event to suit everyone. You could spend one night enjoying riveting debate at The Conversation, and another relaxing and meeting new connections at our socials. So, when others clock off, you’ll still be switched on.
EVENTSJOIN US AT OUR INVESTMENT TALENT CONFERENCE
The skills investors need to succeed today are changing. Are you ready to build yours?
Discover the skills you need to stand out in the industry at CFA UK's Investment Talent Conference 2025. Book your place and learn practical skills to implement AI and sustainability in your role from experts doing it every day.
Join us at CodeNode on 5 June from 12:00 - 19:30 for expert talks, recruiter panels and networking with industry leaders and colleagues. And, if you're a CFA UK member, your ticket to the Investment Talent Conference costs just £50!
Tariffs, Trade, and Trepidation: European asset management in Trump's wake
London
15/04/2025
17:00 - 18:00
Helen Thomas, CFA, CEO of BlondeMoney | Alberto Gallo,CFA, Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder at Andromeda Capital Management
Explore the strategic options available to the UK and EU, and whether this new landscape will bring them closer together or push their policies apart.
Join Helen Thomas, CFA,CEO of BlondeMoney and Alberto Gallo,CFA, Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder at Andromeda Capital Management as they delve into the impact of recent US policy changes on the UK and EU.
CFA UK NED pathway networking evening
London
14/05/2025
18:30 - 20:30
This event is part of CFA UK NED Pathway
Whether you're an aspiring or an experienced NED, join us for an exclusive networking event, part of the CFA UK's NED Pathway. Learn from one another the tips and tricks honed over time to build a NED career that works for you.
Summer reception
Lincoln's Inn, London
19/06/2025
18:00 - 21:00
CFA UK is delighted to once again invite members to join us at our annual summer reception!
The Summer Reception brings over 200 CFA UK members together on the grounds of the (hopefully!) sunny grounds of the North Lawn of The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. Catch up with familiar and new faces over drinks and a traditional BBQ.
DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW
Are you ready to expand your knowledge?
CFA UK's Professional Learning platform is the perfect place to learn, explore and understand the world of investing. With expert-led webinars, learning plans and Refreshers, you have everything you need to grow your talent and sharpen your skills, anytime, anywhere.
Impact Refresher Module 1
Online
Matt Ripley, Director, Impact Frontiers
Measuring impact is more complex than reporting profit and loss – it's understanding the real-world value of your decisions. Matt Ripley, Director, Impact Frontiers explains how great impact reporting works to help you win the trust of asset owners by structuring your reports clearly and coherently.
YOUR IMPACT, IMPROVED
Sustainability Skills pathway - How to construct high-performing portfolios - sectors and thematics
Online
Louise Piffaut, Head of ESG, Aviva Investors
As climate risk becomes ever more crucial, integrating sustainability into your portfolio can increase its resilience. Louise Piffaut, Head of ESG, Aviva Investors outlines the best strategies for integrating sectoral and thematic research into your portfolio in the first part of our Sustainability Skills pathway.
SUCCESS THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY
Your Next Career Move pathway - How to get promoted: the simple steps to moving up
Online
Emilie West, Founder, Alchemy Consulting Group Limited
Looking to advance your career or make an internal move? Have recent opportunities not gone your way? Emilie West, an award-winning career coach, shares actionable insights from her client experiences to help you secure promotions in the first part of our Your Next Career Move pathway.
MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE
Next Level Communication Skills pathway - Mastering negotiation skills
Online
Nick Bird, Public Speaking and Presentation Coach, MSB Executive
People often view negotiations as conflicts – but how do you get through them without them feeling like fights? Nick Bird, Public Speaking and Presentation Coach, MSB Executive explains how you can master negotiations in the first part of our Next Level Communication Skills pathway.
NEXT LEVEL NEGOTIATIONSPURSUE YOUR PASSION
Whatever you’re passionate about, we’re here to help you pursue it. Join one of our Special Interest Groups to connect with the people who are shaping the conversation. And, if you are interested in sustainability, then the Sustainability Community is waiting to hear from you. You’ll link up with like-minded investors looking to make a real difference.
SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY
Act sustainably. Connect successfully. Join the Sustainability Community today.
EXPLORE
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Meet peers in your sector and get even more from your CFA UK membership.
EXPLOREREADY TO START?
Create a CFA UK portal account to grow your career, meet new contacts and expand your knowledge.
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