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Join us for a chat with Vidhu Shekar, CFA, country head-India, CFA Institute today between 3 pm and 4 pm IST.
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program is a professional examination that tests aspirants for their analytical skills and knowledge in the core areas of finance.
The program covers topics on investment management, financial analysis, stocks, bonds and derivatives, which are of interest to finance professionals.
To earn the CFA charter, candidates must pass all three exams, considered to be the most rigorous in the investment profession; meet the work experience requirement of four years in the investment industry; sign a commitment 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.
Over 1,89,760 candidates registered for CFA Level I, II and III in June 2017 exams globally, of which 17,125 were from India.
CFA Charterholders work across diverse sectors in various roles such as investment management, research, portfolio management, wealth advisory, etc.
The next CFA exam will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
If you are appearing for the exam, join us for a chat with Vidhu Shekhar, CFA, country head - India, CFA Institute on Wednesday, June 1 between 3 pm and 4 pm IST.
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About Vidhu Shekhar
Vidhu Shekhar is a seasoned financial and investment professional with over 25 years of industry experience in India and abroad. Previously, he was vice president, new products and business excellence at National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. He completed his postgraduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in 1987 and holds a bachelor’s degree in physics (honours) from the University of Delhi. He is a CFA charterholder and has served as the vice president of the Indian Association of Investment Professionals, the CFA Institute member society in India.