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Gain ESG Credibility from CFA Institute

Overview

With the growing interest from investors, ESG investing is fast becoming a driving force across the investment management industry.

The Certificate in ESG Investing delivers the new skills, mindsets and strategies that are needed in one industry-respected qualification program.

It can help your firm stay competitive in this new landscape, and help your employees learn to integrate ESG factors into their investment analysis and client conversations.

Building Your Organization's ESG Talent

To assist your organization to reach its ESG potential, the following tools and services are available:

  • Institutional invoicing for bulk registrations
  • Monthly reporting on employee registrations, exam scheduling, and pass/fail status
  • Marketing collateral for internal and external communications
  • LinkedIn badges for employees who have successfully passed the exam
  • Customized ESG introduction course and introduction to the certificate program

To find out more, contact our Global Partnerships and Client Solutions team here.

Eligibility for Hong Kong Government Funding Scheme

The CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing is one of the Eligible Programmes under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme. Upon successful completion of the Certificate, eligible applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 80% of the exam registration fees, where full-time students can apply for a subsidy of up to 100%.

Register for the Certificate in ESG Investing here

For more information and handy tools related to the pilot, please visit the reimbursement scheme website here.

Certificate Testimonials

The curriculum is broad and covers all the key elements. The result is a qualification that starts the journey into ESG investing, a segment that is evolving quickly and will form a key part of our investment future.

Caroline S., Head of Fund and Asset Management

Adoption by Global Firms

  • AXA Investment Managers
  • Fleishman Hillard
  • Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM)
  • HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking
  • Invesco Asset Management
  • Mercer Consulting
  • Natixis
  • Pictet Asset Management
  • UBS Asset Management
  • William Blair Investment Management

Preparatory Course for the Certificate in ESG Investing

The below is a list of preparatory courses offered by external education providers:

About the Author(s)

CFA Institute

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow.

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