Timeline: 2010s - Celebrating 50 years of the CFA Program

About the CFA Charter

The CFA Charter is a distinction granted to those who undertake and pass a rigorous, graduate-level curriculum. The Program links theory and practice with real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills, and emphasizes the highest ethical and professional standards.

Candidates must pass three exam levels and meet requirements of four years of work experience in the investment industry. They also must pledge to abide by the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, apply to a CFA Institute society and become a member of CFA Institute.

Those who meet the requirements benefit from the extensive knowledge attained in pursuit of the Charter. In addition, they also gain the advantages of membership in an active, global community.

A 50-year history of the CFA Program

Learn how the CFA Program has become the “gold standard” of professionalism in the financial and investment communities. This special commemorative book covers the charter’s first 50 years, revealing how the ideas and perseverance of a few visionaries transformed financial analysis and institutionalized its highest ideals and best practices.

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The “Arab Spring”

Beginning in December 2010, revolutionary movements rise up across the Arab world, toppling several regimes. Unrest affects the CFA exam schedule.

2010s
17,194 CFA charters are earned this decade.
2010
First international certification program waiver from an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants exam.
2011
Revision of CBOK Topical Outline.
2012
150,034 candidates are registered in 169 countries at 194 exam areas for the June 2012 examination. 650 graders.

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