On 10 February 2019, CFA Society Saudi Arabia hosted an impressive Charter Award Ceremony, with over 120 attendees, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Riyadh. The Society welcomed 51 new CFA charterholders and two CIPM certificants this year.
The event opened with Mr. Ghanem AlGhanem, CFA, President, CFA Society Saudi Arabia, and was followed by a panel discussion and presentation of the CFA charters and CIPM certificates.
Mr. Yazeed AlNafjan, CFA, Programs Chair, CFA Society Saudi Arabia said: “It was an incredible event, with a festive atmosphere and engaging panel discussion. We were delighted that 36 recipients attended the event in Riyadh, despite many living in different parts of Saudi Arabia.”
The panel discussion focused on “Career Development for Local Investment Professionals” and featured prominent, local investment managers: Mr. Abdulatif Al-Seif, CFA, CEO of Al-Raidah Investment Company and Ms. Khlood Al-Dukheil, CFA, Managing Director, Al-Dukheil Financial Group and the first female to gain the CFA charter in Saudi Arabia, in 2003. Their discussion focused on professional development for local investment professionals and how to best use the qualifications in Saudi Arabia.
Mr. Yazeed AlNafjan noted: “The panel discussion was well received and we had so many questions from the audience, that we had to continue the discussion over dinner.”
The Society organised live music and a photo booth for attendees to enjoy. One of the new CFA charterholders helped to design the branding for the event and created “CFA Society Saudi Arabia” branded photo frames for the booth, which proved extremely popular!
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