CFA Society East Africa

CFA Society East Africa The CFA Society East Africa serves its members by providing a regional forum for the discussion of i

A strong understanding of financial markets begins with the right foundation.The Investment Foundationsยฎ Certificate fro...
04/05/2026

A strong understanding of financial markets begins with the right foundation.

The Investment Foundationsยฎ Certificate from CFA Institute introduces the core principles of the investment industry, covering market structure, investment concepts, and the ethical standards that guide professional practice.

Designed for those starting their finance journey or professionals seeking broader industry knowledge, the certificate builds practical insight and credibility aligned with global investment standards.

Candidates in eligible African countries can currently access the certificate at a discounted fee of USD 79.

Register: https://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/investment-foundations-certificate

Happy Labour Day to our members and partners across East Africa. ๐ŸŒToday, we recognize the workers, professionals, and le...
01/05/2026

Happy Labour Day to our members and partners across East Africa. ๐ŸŒ

Today, we recognize the workers, professionals, and leaders who show up every day to build something better in their organizations, their industries, and their communities.

To every investment professional across the region: your work matters.

Speaker Lineup | AIC 2026 Pre-Event Webinar SeriesJoin us this evening at 5:00 PM EAT for our first AIC 2026 webinar, โ€œB...
30/04/2026

Speaker Lineup | AIC 2026 Pre-Event Webinar Series

Join us this evening at 5:00 PM EAT for our first AIC 2026 webinar, โ€œBeyond Bonds and Equities: Why East African Institutional Investors Are Looking at Alternatives Now.โ€

Bringing together institutional, regulatory, and asset management perspectives, this conversation will explore how East African investors are approaching diversification beyond traditional asset classes.

Speakers:
โ€ข Linda Tsarwe, CFA โ€“ Senior Investment Officer, Trade and Development Bank
โ€ข Mugalya Mubbale, CFA โ€“ General Manager, Sanlam Allianz Investments Uganda

Moderator:
โ€ข Alan Lwetabe, CFA, CAIA โ€“ Director, Investments, Deposit Protection Fund

๐Ÿ”— Register: https://shorturl.at/5gaTc

Speaker Spotlight | AIC 2026 Pre-Event Webinar SeriesMeet Mugalya Mubbale, CFA, General Manager at Sanlam Allianz Invest...
30/04/2026

Speaker Spotlight | AIC 2026 Pre-Event Webinar Series

Meet Mugalya Mubbale, CFA, General Manager at Sanlam Allianz Investments Uganda.

Mubbale leads the management of over UGX 2.8 trillion in assets, overseeing investment strategy, client relationships, and regulatory engagement. With more than 15 years of experience in investment management across Africa, he previously held senior leadership roles at ICEA LION Asset Management. He also serves as Chairman of the Fund Managers Association of Uganda and Secretary of the Pan-African Fund Managers Association (PAFMA).

Join us this evening for our first AIC 2026 webinar, โ€œBeyond Bonds and Equities: Why East African Institutional Investors Are Looking at Alternatives Now.โ€

๐Ÿ“… Today, 30 April 2026
๐Ÿ•” 5:00 PM EAT | 2:00 PM GMT
๐Ÿ”— Register: https://shorturl.at/5gaTc

Last chance to apply!Applications for the Accelerate Scholarship close tomorrow. If you are an eligible CFA Program Leve...
29/04/2026

Last chance to apply!

Applications for the Accelerate Scholarship close tomorrow. If you are an eligible CFA Program Level II candidate facing financial constraints, this is your opportunity to continue your CFA journey with support.

Apply now before it closes: https://shorturl.at/DKCwf

Speaker Spotlight | AIC 2026 Pre-Event Webinar SeriesMeet Linda Tsarwe, CFA, Senior Investment Officer at Trade and Deve...
29/04/2026

Speaker Spotlight | AIC 2026 Pre-Event Webinar Series

Meet Linda Tsarwe, CFA, Senior Investment Officer at Trade and Development Bank.

Linda is a seasoned investment professional with 14 years of experience across asset management and private equity in Zimbabwe and the broader region. A CFA Charterholder and CIPM certificate holder, she brings deep expertise in investment management and institutional capital deployment. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Finance and is currently an MBA candidate at Saรฏd Business School, University of Oxford.

Hear her insights at our first AIC 2026 webinar, โ€œBeyond Bonds and Equities: Why East African Institutional Investors Are Looking at Alternatives Now.โ€

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, 30 April 2026
๐Ÿ•” 5:00 PM EAT | 2:00 PM GMT
๐Ÿ”— Register: https://shorturl.at/5gaTc

Moderator Spotlight | AIC 2026 Pre-Event Webinar SeriesMeet Alan Lwetabe, CFA, CAIA, Director, Investments at Deposit Pr...
28/04/2026

Moderator Spotlight | AIC 2026 Pre-Event Webinar Series
Meet Alan Lwetabe, CFA, CAIA, Director, Investments at Deposit Protection Fund.

With more than 20 years of experience across banking, sovereign fund management, and pension advisory, Alan has overseen institutional investments exceeding $3 billion and contributed to strategic asset allocation decisions for major pension funds, endowments, and investment institutions across East Africa.

He will moderate our first AIC 2026 webinar, โ€œBeyond Bonds and Equities: Why East African Institutional Investors Are Looking at Alternatives Now.โ€

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, 30 April 2026
๐Ÿ•” 5:00 PM EAT | 2:00 PM GMT
๐Ÿ”— Register: https://shorturl.at/5gaTc

Wishing our members and partners in Tanzania a happy Union Day. ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ
26/04/2026

Wishing our members and partners in Tanzania a happy Union Day. ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Excited to be part of the JKUAFE (JKUAT Association of Financial Engineers) Industry & Career Day 2026!Our President, Jo...
24/04/2026

Excited to be part of the JKUAFE (JKUAT Association of Financial Engineers) Industry & Career Day 2026!

Our President, John Okumu, CFAยฎ, CA(SA), will be taking the stage as the keynote speaker at "Beyond the Numbers: Building Careers in Quantitative Finance."

Join us on May 8th, 2026 at the Assembly Hall, JKUAT | 8 AM โ€“ 4 PM

Come connect with the next generation of financial engineers and discover what the future of finance looks like.

Passing the CFA exam takes more than studying hard. It takes strategy, support, and access to people who've done it.Join...
21/04/2026

Passing the CFA exam takes more than studying hard. It takes strategy, support, and access to people who've done it.

Join CFA Society East Africa for an evening designed to give you exactly that: last-minute exam strategies from a Charterholder, a mentorship panel with Level 2 and 3 candidates, and a free calculator lending program for Ethiopian candidates who need one.

Open to all candidates sitting in May, August, or November 2026.

๐Ÿ“… 22 April 2026 | 5:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ ECMA Office, 15th Floor, Addis Ababa + Virtual

Register now ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://shorturl.at/sA5Y1

We're back! ๐ŸŽ‰The Alternative Investments Conference returns for its 4th edition, and we're bringing East Africa's invest...
10/04/2026

We're back! ๐ŸŽ‰

The Alternative Investments Conference returns for its 4th edition, and we're bringing East Africa's investment community back to the table for another year of high-level dialogue on private capital, alternative assets, and the future of the region's financial markets.

๐Ÿ“… 15th July 2026
๐Ÿ“ Sheraton Hotel, Kampala

Whether you're a fund manager, institutional investor, regulator, or finance professional, this is the room you want to be in.
Secure your spot early:
https://app.glueup.com/event/alternative-investments-conference-2026-176338/

Happy Easter Monday to our members and partners across East Africa. ๐ŸŒ…Wishing you a season of renewal and new beginnings....
06/04/2026

Happy Easter Monday to our members and partners across East Africa. ๐ŸŒ…
Wishing you a season of renewal and new beginnings.

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