CIIM is pleased to announce the launch of a new programme intended to prepare students for the Level I exams needed for the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. This is a globally recognized standard for measuring the competence and integrity of investment professionals. Given the complexity of the financial markets and the fact that Cyprus is becoming a financial hub of the region, it is becoming imperative for finance professionals to gain a solid understanding of finance theory and practice. This can be achieved by gaining this designation. Once you become a CFA charterholder, you can then enroll in the CFA Society of Cyprus – an organization with around 100 members representing all major banks, including investment valuation, portfolio management, asset allocation, economic and market analysis and ethical practices. Please visit the charter website for Cyprus (www.cfacyprus.com) for further information.
Classes will begin in February 2012 and will conclude by the beginning of May, a month before the exams (first weekend of June). There will be four block session, one every month held on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday as described in schedule below. The total net teaching hours will be 70 (total of 86 hours).
Schedule
Session 1 - 10-12 February
Session 2 - 16-18 March
Session 3 - 20-22 April
Session 4 - 4-6 May
Teaching hours: Friday (18:00 – 22:00), Saturday (9:00 – 17:30), Sunday (9:00 – 17:30)
Curriculum
Ethics
Quantitative
Financial Statement Analysis
Economics
Markets & Instruments
Corporate Finance
Equity
Fixed Income
Derivatives
Portfolio Management
Alternative Investments
Some prior knowledge of finance is highly recommended from the interested participants. The cost of the programme amounts to €1,200 (it does not include the amount needed to pay directly to the CFA Institute for exam registration and book materials – If register before February 15th US $1,125). For more information please contact Dr. George Theocharides at georget@ciim.ac.cy or Marios Siathas at marios@ciim.ac.cy or call 22462246.
Deadline to submit a registration form is by January 31, 2012.
If you need further information about the CFA and benefits of becoming a CFA please visit the international CFA website at www.cfainstitute.org
Direct link to benefits of becoming a CFA http://www.cfainstitute.org/cfaprogram/benefits/Pages/index.aspx
Direct link to CFA programme information http://www.cfainstitute.org/cfaprogram/Pages/index.aspx