connexions_apr09 - local CFA Societies

society relationsLevel 2 Funding Report:EMEA Society ProjectsResults from the first applicationround for the new CFA Institute Level2 funding were announced in February2009. There was a strong showing fromthe EMEA region: all 18 societies thatsubmitted proposals by the deadlinewere awarded all or part of the fundsthey requested.Here is a summary of the projects thesesocieties will be developing over thecoming months. We hope this will helpsocieties develop proposals for 2010.The Level 2 funding process will beexamined over the coming monthswith the intention of improving theprogramme. Details are expected to beavailable in June or July 2009 and willbe posted online at the Society LeaderResource Centre.Society Project Objective(s)BahrainBermudaParticipation in a Career Fairconducted by the University ofBahrainSociety’s 20th Anniversary Project(reception and investor educationadvertising insert in Bermudadaily newspaper)To target students of the Banking and Financegraduation course to pursue the CFA Program.To provide impetus to raise public awareness andeducate investors.Bulgaria Career Development Event To create further awareness and influence amongstemployers in the local financial industry.CzechRepublicEgyptFinlandGermanyItalyForecast DinnerSeminars with prominentinvestment professionals fromthe local investment communitySpeaker event (three foreignspeakers) focussing on a timelytopic and targeting members,students, universities andmembers of the local investmentprofessionSpeaker and networking eventsin multiple financial centresPrize for the best post-graduatedissertationTo generate significant brand awareness of theCFA Program and the CFA designation in the CzechRepublic.To build awareness of the importance to theinvestment community of having a local, professionalsociety.To build awareness of CFA Institute and the CFAdesignation and to launch employer outreach efforts.To build on progress in becoming a countrywidesociety.To gain visibility with universities, graduates andpotential CFA candidates, media and members. Toprovide an opportunity for professors to engage withthe society as part of the judging panel.Kuwait Society launch event To introduce CFA Institute and its mission to thepublic in Kuwait, and to promote the CFA Programand charter.Mauritius Awareness and Governance Event To re-establish the value of the CFA charter asone of the most visible standards in the investingprofession.NetherlandsRomaniaA high-profile event featuringprominent Dutch speakers andhigh-level representatives fromthe top credit houses“Investments Day” as part of theFIAR (international insurance /reinsurance forum)To increase CFA Institute brand awareness and putthe society on the map as a provider of high-quality,relevant events.To give the society maximum exposure to theinsurance, reinsurance and private pensionsindustries.6South Africa “JobForum” To provide a sophisticated electronic platformfor members of the local society to connect withemployers.SpainEmployment and ProfessionalDevelopment Outreach EventTo raise awareness with employers, candidates,universities and other investment professionals. Toprovide an opportunity for networking and mediaexposure.Sweden Ethics Seminar To build awareness of the CFA charter, including theCode of Ethics and the Standards of ProfessionalConduct, with key audiences (e.g., universities,employers, and potential members).Switzerland Financial Innovation Prize To foster relationships between practitioners andacademics and increase overall awareness of therole of the society in encouraging the highest levelof knowledge, professionalism, and integrity in theinvestment business.United ArabEmiratesUnitedKingdomCorporate Governance Award forListed Companies (in partnershipwith Hawkamah)Live webcasting of the society’sContinuing Education andCareers programmingTo demonstrate the importance of corporategovernance and to encourage its implementation inthe UAE.To fulfil our mission to provide continuing educationand career support to our members.