Overseas NGO—CFA Institute—Establishes Representative Office in Beijing

Recently, the Beijing Representative Office of CFA Institute (the United States of America) was officially approved for registration. This milestone marked the establishment of the first overseas non-governmental organization (NGO) in Beijing under the supervision of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Regulation and Supervision.

CFA Institute is a global association that awards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Currently, its professional standards and designation have been recognized by regulators in 40 countries and regions. Over 800 universities and colleges worldwide have incorporated CFA Program curriculum into their degree programs. More than 200,000 CFA charterholders work across over 160 countries and regions, and over 25,000 companies hire them. In China, nearly 9,000 professionals have earned the CFA charter.

The establishment of CFA Institute's Beijing Representative Office is expected to accelerate the promotion of standards about professional knowledge and skills in the financial sector in China, foster the development of financial experts, and further support the high-quality growth of the financial industry.

(Source: Official WeChat Account of Beijing Financial Development Centre)